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Dr. Katja Pinker is a distinguished leader in the field of breast imaging. Currently, she serves as the Director of Breast MRI and Director of Breast Imaging Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, while also holding a Professorship in Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Pinker was recently appointed as the Chief of the Division of Breast Imaging at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S), where she will begin her tenure this fall.

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Dr. Pinker’s remarkable career, starting with her extensive training in Europe before making a successful transition to the United States. We explore her active involvement in various committees dedicated to mentoring and advancing the careers of young women in the field of imaging. Moreover, we discuss her pioneering work in advanced imaging techniques, particularly her contributions to multiparametric breast MRI.

Additionally, Dr. Pinker shares her insights on the growing role of artificial intelligence in radiology, including its current applications, ethical considerations surrounding consent practices, and ways to stay informed about this evolving technology. Join us as we uncover the stories behind her journey, her influential work, and the profound impact she continues to have on the field of radiology.

Follow/connect with Dr. Pinker through her socials!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-pinker-domenig-9b40b23a/

https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fpinkerdk

EUSOBI and EUSOBI Young Club links:

https://www.eusobi.org/

https://www.eusobi.org/young-club/

Link to journal mentioned in the episode:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15222586

Dr. Elizabeth K. Arleo is a Board-Certified radiologist specializing in Breast and Body Imaging, and a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR), the Society of Breast Imaging (FSBI), and the American Association for Women in Radiology (FAAWIR). She is a Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Attending Radiologist at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Arleo also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the radiology journal Clinical Imaging and was the 2019 American Association for Women in Radiology (AAWR) President. A graduate of Yale College and Yale University Medical School, Dr. Arleo brings many experiences and accolades to the table, including the Distinguished Educator Award from the 2018 New York Roentgen Society and the 2022 Alice Ettinger Distinguished Achievement Award. In this podcast, Dr. Arleo shares her insights on reframing one’s relationship with time to align with one’s priorities, the strategic importance of pre-meeting meetings to gain support for ideas, and the bidirectional benefits of mentorship. Tune in to learn more about her distinguished career, her leadership roles, and her practical advice for aspiring radiologists and professionals aiming to make an impact in the field.

Follow Dr. Arleo through her website!

https://www.drelizabethkaganarleo.com

Check out Dr. Arleo’s book, First Eat Your Frog: And Other Pearls for Professional Working Mothers.

https://www.amazon.com/First-Eat-Your-Frog-Professional/dp/1956450580/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2X6B0JLTYR8V8&keywords=first+eat+your+frog&qid=1675302680&sprefix=first+eat+your%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-

Link to the introduction to Clinical Imaging’s ‘I saw the sign’ column:

https://www-sciencedirect-com.uab.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0899707122000286

Dr. Geraldine B. McGinty is a Diagnostic Radiologist and Professor of Clinical Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, New York. Dr. McGinty also serves as the Senior Associate Dean for clinical affairs at Weill Cornell and is an internationally recognized expert in imaging economics. She currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Contracting Officer for the Weill Cornell Physician Organization in New York City. With a rich background in radiology, she has held prominent positions such as Chair of the ACR's Board of Chancellors and has contributed significantly to the American College of Radiology and AMA’s Relative Value Update Committee. Dr. McGinty has a unique perspective on healthcare, combining her medical expertise with an MBA from Columbia University. In this podcast, Dr. McGinty shares insights from her extensive career, her pioneering work in payment models for imaging, and her recent focus on AI in healthcare. Tune in to learn more about her journey, her leadership roles, and her advice for those aspiring to make an impact in radiology.

To contact Dr. McGinty, please reach out to her via email:

[email protected]

Follow Dr. McGinty through her website and newsletter!

http://drgeraldinemcginty.com/

Dr. McGinty’s lectures on imaging economics and leadership!

https://youtu.be/_p35RgqpRzA?si=4OCXthWVTzCsCEUB

https://youtu.be/cQ0fFUMj4Us?si=PuidpDpYQS1CB8uG

RADequal (formerly RADxx) information:

https://radxx.ambrahealth.com/about/

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Dr. Erin Cooke is a Diagnostic Radiologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cooke serves as the Diagnostic Radiology Program Director and Director of Arts at Vanderbilt. She is also a member of numerous organizations, including the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, the American Association of Women Radiologists, and the Association of Program Directors in Radiology, among others. In this podcast, Dr. Cooke discusses her unconventional path to radiology, her passion for art and how she has been able to integrate art into her work as a radiologist, her views on mentorship, and her advice to those considering a career in radiology. Thank you, Dr. Cooke, for taking the time to speak with us.

To contact Dr. Cooke, please reach out to her via email:

[email protected] 

Follow Dr. Cooke (@ErinCookeMD) on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/ErinCookeMD

Dr. Cooke’s Art

http://www.erincookeart.com/

Vanderbilt Radiology Art Gallery

https://www.vumc.org/radiology/art 

American College of Radiology (ACR) Q&A Session with Dr. Cooke

https://www.acr.org/Practice-Management-Quality-Informatics/Imaging-3/Case-Studies/Strategic-Planning/Combining-Art-and-Medicine

Dr. Cooke’s Book Recommendation

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiet:_The_Power_of_Introverts_in_a_World_That_Can%27t_Stop_Talking

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Dr. Michael F. DeVenny is a recently-retired radiologist who practiced for the majority of his career in Tuscaloosa, AL at The Radiology Clinic. During this podcast, we discuss Dr. DeVenny’s exposure to healthcare as a nurse prior to medical school, the differences between being a doctor and being a physician, and Dr. DeVenny’s thoughts and experiences with women in the field of radiology.

To contact Dr. DeVenny, please reach out to her via her email:

[email protected]

Dr. DeVenny’s Most Recent Read:

https://www.amazon.com/Question-God-Sigmund-Debate-Meaning/dp/074324785X

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Dr. Alexa O. Levey is an Interventional Radiologist at UT Health Houston in Houston, Texas. 

During this podcast, we discuss Dr. Levey’s path to medicine, why she changed course during her fourth year of medical school from surgery to radiology, her thoughts on work-life balance, and how she and her husband navigate life in a dual-physician household. 

Dr. Levey also shares her thoughts on the challenges that women and minorities face in medicine, and she discusses her recommendations for women considering radiology as a career.

To contact Dr. Levey, please reach out to her via her email: [email protected]

Dr. Levey’s Most Recent Read: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Great_Things

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Dr. Amy K. Patel is a Board-Certified Radiologist who specializes in Breast Imaging. She is a Breast Radiologist, Medical Director of the Women’s Imaging Center at Liberty Hospital and Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

Dr. Lucy B. Spalluto, M.D., MPH, is a graduate of University of Virginia and earned her medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Brown University and a fellowship in Women’s Imaging at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Spalluto joined the Vanderbilt faculty in 2014 as Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2019. Her clinical work focuses on breast imaging, including mammography, ultrasound, MRI and image-guided procedures.

Join us in talking with Dr. Kristin K. Porter, M.D., Ph.D. during the inaugural episode of The WIRED Podcast! Dr. Porter completed her Diagnostic Radiology Residency in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Science at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2014 and the Body and Cardiovascular MRI Fellowship at Johns Hopkins in 2015. After training, she joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in the Body Imaging Division. In 2016, she joined the Abdominal Imaging faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham, where she serves as the MR Modality Chief. She is proud to serve as the President of the American Association for Women in Radiology and is a member of the American College of Radiology Commission for Women and Diversity.