How can academic radiologists break into the entrepreneurial world? Greg Zaharchuk, MD, PhD, speaks with host Sid Dogra, MD, about his journey from academic neuroradiology to co-founding Subtle Medical, sharing insights into the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned in building an artificial intelligence startup from within academic medicine.

Uncover the diverse scope of practice available in pediatric radiology. Shannon Farmakis, MD, speaks with host Raisa Amiruddin, MBBS, on the often unseen professional opportunities in pediatric imaging, including insights into the routines and realities of private practice and approaches for navigating a fulfilling career in the specialty.

https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33521

Full article: Artificial Intelligence for Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening: Comparison of Utilization Scenarios

Shailin Thomas, MD, PhD, discusses the AJR article by Lee et al. comparing four utilization scenarios for the application of artificial intelligence to CT lung cancer screening.

Full article: Pericardial Fat and Primary Tumor Radiomics for Predicting Occult N2 Disease and Survival in Clinical Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Multicenter Study With Biologic Correlation

Kamyar Ghabili, MD, discusses the AJR article by Huang et al. exploring a predictive radiomics model in non-small cell lung cancer.

Co-hosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD, interview guests Mark Mullins, MD, PhD, and Judy Gadde, DO, on Radiology Trailblazers. This episode highlights techniques to enhance trainee education, feedback, mentoring, and social media teaching files. Listen to learn what it takes to lead, innovate, and succeed in radiology.

https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.25.33479 

What if the hardest part of becoming a radiologist comes after training ends? Surbhi Raichandani, MD, introduces the series and explores the emotional and logistical challenges that new attendings face during the leap from training to independent practice.

Full article: LI-RADS CT/MRI Radiation Treatment Response Algorithm Version 2024: Category Redistribution and Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Y-90 Radioembolization for HCC

Antonino Andrea Blandino, MD, discusses the AJR article by Chiu et al. evaluating implications of LI-RADS CT/MRI Radiation Treatment Response Version 2024.

Full article: Head-to-Head Comparison of 68Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT and FDG PET/CT for Detecting Hematologic and Solid Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Aiasha Alam, MD, discusses the systematic review and meta-analysis by Wang et al. comparing 68Ga-PentixaFor PET/CT and FDG PET/CT for oncologic evaluation.

Radiology Trailblazers is a new AJR podcast spotlighting the bold ideas, breakthrough innovations, and transformative mindsets shaping the future of radiology. Hosted by best friends and academic radiologists Lindsey Negrete, MD (Stanford University), and Amy Maduram, MD (Northwestern University), this monthly series dives into what it really takes to lead and innovate in the field, whether it’s pioneering new techniques, challenging the status quo, or learning from the giants who came before us.