Conferences

Every year a large cohort of Penn Radiology residents attend national radiology meetings including the RSNA and SIR Annual meetings, as well as numerous subspecialty annual meetings, such as ASNR, AUR, CIO, SAR, SIO, and SIIM. The program fully supports residents to attend essentially an unlimited number of conferences at which they present abstracts and/or posters. In 2023-2024, 35 residents presented abstracts or posters at 43 different meetings!

Penn Radiology at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting 2024

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) hosts an annual convention during the early winter months. This year RSNA was held from December 1 – December 5th, 2024. Penn Radiology continues to demonstrate a strong presence with more than ten residents presenting at the 2024 convention. Of course, our residents displayed an impressive array of interests. Exhibiting presentations from all residency cohorts, Penn radiology could not be prouder to facilitate their journeys to becoming lifelong learners, educators, and experts. 

Pictured Left to Right: Peter Makhoul (R2), Lev Barinov (R2), Harsha Voleti (R2), Kari Williams (R3), Mitch Schnall (Former Radiology Chair), Mary Scanlon (PD), Bahram Mohajer (R1), Michael Corbin (R3), Chantal Chahine (R4), Tessa Cook (Faculty), Bahar Aetaeina (R1), Alvaro Ordonez (R2), Jack Karp (R2), Hossein Nejadnik (Fellow), and Azfar Basunia (R3)

Jack Karp, presenting on complications on the musculoskeletal imaging complications of recreationally injected xylazine.

Kari Williams, presenting “A Resident’s Guide to Physician Reimbursement”.

Michael Corbin, presenting on “Large Language Models, the Future Replacement of Radiology Retrospective Research”.

Alvaro Ordoñez presenting “Collagen-Specific PET imaging for Tuberculosis Patients”.

Peter Makhoul, presenting on matrix size and spatial resolution in Cardiac CT using ultra-high-resolution photon counting CT.

Lev Barinov, presenting on improving the diagnostic risk stratification of Bethesda indeterminate thyroid nodules using a learning based inference.

Our residents and fellows also connected with people from other programs, recruiters and companies at networking events hosted by the RSNA itself and sponsoring companies. Have no doubt–the convention was not only radiology, business and seriousness.

In an incredible display of athleticism, several residents participated in the 5K “Fun Run” in the freezing, early-morning hours. 

Pictured: Bahram Mohajer, Harsha Voleti, Jack Karp, and Alvaro Ordonez. 

Our program strives to connect the past with the present at the annual Penn Alumni Reception dinner at the Chicago Club. The night hosts current residents and Penn Alumni for a night of catching-up, networking, and all around fun.

Pictured here (left to right): Bahram, Azfar, Jack, Harsha, Peter, Alvaro, Kari, Michael, and Bahar at the annual Penn social. 

FOCUS 2024 

The FOCUS conference was an inspiring event highlighting the achievements of women in medicine and providing an opportunity for growth, networking, and community.  We heard from Dr. Neill Epperson about her career path and research on stress hormones and psychiatric disease. Dr. Kimberly Manning shared her advice on identifying and developing your unique talents and remaining mission-driven. Radiology had one of the largest departmental showings, with twelve trainees and four faculty members in attendance!

International Skeletal Society (ISS) 2024

The 50th International Skeletal Society's Annual Meeting was held in Montreal, Canada this past September 2024. Penn residents Dr. Jack Karp (R2) and Dr. Jacy Lundberg (R4) attended along with several Penn faculty. Jack Karp worked on an educational exhibit alongside MSK attendings Dr. Barzin Behzad and Dr. Hamza Alizai titled "The ABCs about Aneurysmal Bone Cysts" which was presented as a e-poster.

Dr. Jacy Lundberg, one of Penn’s R4s delivered an amazing oral presentation on Morel Lavallée lesions. Penn Faculty Dr. Elena Taratuta presented on deep learning for fracture detection on chest radiographs. 

ISS offered a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, listen to novel research presentations and network with likeminded individuals. Resident Jack Karp had this to say about his experience at ISS “As an R2 interested in pursuing Musculoskeletal Radiology, it was a great introduction into that world. I look forward to having the opportunity to return in the future! “

Pictured above Jacy Lundberg (R4) and Jack Karp (R2) with Penn Faculty at ISS 2024. 

SABI 2024

The Society for Advanced Body Imaging (SABI) Annual Meeting 2024 was held in Washington, DC from October 10-14th.  Diagnostic resident Bahar Ataeinia (R1) attended SABI and had this to say about her experience. “SABI was a great opportunity to meet and learn from brilliant minds in body imaging in an inclusive environment for trainees like me.”

Bahar Ataeinia (R1) co-presented a workshop entitled "Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Radiology: A New Frontier in Patient Care" with one of Penn's radiology post-doctoral research fellows, Fereshteh Yazdanpanah.

As part of SABI's early career committee, the committee hosted a networking happy hour that was well attended by early career members and was a great success.

Penn Radiology at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) Annual Meeting 2024

Penn had another strong showing at the 2024 SIIM annual meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference was spearheaded by our very own Dr. Tessa Cook, MD, PhD, who serves as SIIM chair and runs Penn's Radiology Informatics fellowship.

Oral presentations were given by our informatics fellows Satyam Ghodasara and Shawn Lyo on using large language models to improve radiology protocolling and providing educational feedback respectively. R2 resident Vineeth Gangaram presented on using websockets to create realtime multi-user interaction for viewing dicoms to improve radiology education. Numerous Penn attendings and alumni were also present at the conference including Ali Dhanaliwala and Woojin Kim. 

Pictured: Shawn Lyo, MD Neuroradiology Fellow (2024)

Pictured: Satyam Ghodasara, MD R4 Diagnostic Resident 

Penn Radiology at ARRS 2024

2024 ARRS was held in Boston and offered the perfect opportunity for Penn Residents learn about the current job market, meet other professionals from across the country, and develop relationships in a large conference, while still feeling well connected. This year multiple sessions highlighted the future of Radiology and the challenges we all face. 
One resident, Michael Corbin, MD had the following to say about his experience at the conference, 

“2024 ARRS was a fantastic experience, and I feel blessed to be able present my research, meet new people and learn from some of our profession's experts.

Pictured: Michael Corbin (R3) and Peter Makhoul (R2) with Penn faculty at ARRS Boston 2024.

Association of Academic Radiologists (AAR) Annual Meeting 2025

The Association of Academic Radiology (AAR) held their annual meeting in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA, with the theme of Radiology at the Nexus: Bridging Expertise and Cultivating Change. Several Penn residents, faculty members, and staff were in attendance, which included the chief residents and members of the TEACH track

Penn radiology residents, faculty, and alumni reuniting at the AAR conference.

With a location like Los Angeles, attendees were able to take advantage of the beautiful weather and nearby sites. The annual networking reception was held at Universal Studios Hollywood, which included a backstage tour!

Becky Zhang (R3) presenting her educational abstract titled "Ride the Wave: Diagnosing Vascular Complications After Renal Transplantation."

ENRS 2025

The Eastern Neuradiological Society (ENRS) is a reagional society founded in 1989 compromising both private practice and academic neuroradiologists in the northeastern US and Canada. This year ENRS was held in Stowe, Vermont from August 21st-24th. Penn had a strong showing this year, with multiple faculty members including Suyash Mohan, Alvand Hassankhani, Vivek Patel, Colbey Freeman, and Robert Kurtz. Trainee attendance included Arun Venkataraman (R2), who won the Norman E. Leeds award for best presentation. 

Pictured: Robert Kurtz (neuroradiology attending) and Arun Venkataraman (R2) after completing one of Vermont’s beautiful hikes.

ISCT 2025 

Dr. Quincy Hathaway (R2) attended the 25th Annual International Society for Computed Tomography Symposium (ISCT 25) in Brussels, Belgium, at the Université Catholique de Louvain. He participated in the opening lightning talk session on Thursday, September 4th, and presented his work, “Paraspinal Muscle Composition as an Opportunistic Screening Tool for Non-Obese Diabetic Participants Using Noncontrast Chest CT: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis.” Delivering this research in a concise, 5-minute format to an audience of international experts. Dr. Hathaway highlighted the growing role of CT-based body composition analysis in expanding preventive and opportunistic screening strategies. His session invoked valuable, thought provoking questions regarding his research.

The breadth and depth of the three-day scientific program stood out as truly exceptional experience. The meeting opened with state-of-the-art discussions on photon-counting CT technology, setting the stage for a forward-looking exploration of how innovation is reshaping practice. Sessions on lung cancer screening, CT workforce optimization, and sustainability in radiology showcased how technological progress must be paired with thoughtful implementation strategies. On Saturday, the focus on AI, including talks on deep learning for image formation, large language models in radiology, and AI-driven workflow management, captured the excitement and challenges of integrating advanced computation into clinical practice. Overall, ISCT 2025 was a dynamic blend of cutting-edge science, practical problem-solving, and international collaboration. 

Dr. Hathaway states, "I left Brussels not only proud to have shared my work, but also inspired by the momentum across the field and eager to integrate these insights into my ongoing research and clinical practice.”

Society of Pediatric Radiology 2025 Annual Meeting

Penn radiology residents had a wonderful time in Honolulu, Hawaii for the Society of Pediatric Radiology 2025 Annual Meeting. A highlighted talk was one from our very own Abass Noor, MD, discussing the growing issue of increasing birth rates in Africa and lack of adequate pediatric radiology services. Residents presented a variety of different cases, highlighting our exposure to vast pathology at CHOP, ranging from rare cases such as Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome to congenital heart disease.

Pictured: Sarah Berg (R3), Abass Noor (Faculty), Maria Alejandra Bedoya-Velez (former chief resident) and Jose Rodriguez (R3)

Residents also enjoyed spending time with many research colleagues from our neighboring institution, CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia). Outside of conference time, the team enjoyed delicious Hawaiian cuisine and taking in the beautiful views. 

Pictured: Rohan Savoor (R2), Jose Rodriguez (R3), Alvaro Ordonez (R2), Becky Zhang (R3), Sarah Berg (R3), Alexey Gurevich (R3), and Priscilla Stecher (R2)

Pictured: Alexey Gurevich (R3), Priscilla Stecher (R2) and Alvaro Ordonez (R2

Pictured: Jose Rodriguez (R3), Becky Zhang (R3) and Alexey Gurevich (R3)

Penn Radiology at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Meeting 2025

The Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting was held in Nashville in March 2025, and Penn Radiology had another successful year with seven residents and three independent IR residents attending. 

IR2 Srin Shanmugasundaram presented two different oral presentations, one on senior IR resident perspectives on the training process and one on rapid sequence bland embolization of metastatic neuroendocrine tumor in the liver.

IR5 Julia D’Souza presented pilot data from a randomized controlled trial on use of pressure-enabled catheters for chemoembolization of neuroendocrine liver metastases.

IR2 Rohan Savoor presented pilot data from a randomized controlled trial of chemoembolization plus or minus stereotactic radiation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma.

ESIR5 Xin Li, IR4 Monica Matsumoto, and ESIR4 Jacy Lundberg also gave oral presentations, and IR4 Elise Seyferth presented a poster; among the independent IR residents, George Fu and Karan Rao gave oral presentations and Joe Kus presented a poster. While the group spent a lot of time learning about the latest science in IR, trying out devices at the industry expo, and meeting new people who work in IR across the country, they also got to enjoy exploring the city and its great music and food scene together (ask them about the mechanical bull!).

ESIR4 Jacy Lundberg, IR4 Monica Matsumoto, IR program director Susan Shamimi-Noori, and IR5 Julia D’Souza attended the annual Women in IR lunch for some inspiring talks and a chance to network with other women in the field. 

From left to right: IR4 Elise Seyferth, IR2 Rohan Savoor, ESIR4 Jacy Lundberg, independent IR resident George Fu, IR5 Julia D’Souza, ESIR5 Xin Li, IR2 Srin Shanmugasundaram, and independent IR resident Joe Kus.

CIRSE 2025

CIRSE is the annual IR conference for the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, which took place in Barcelona this year. Several Penn Radiology residents had accepted abstracts at this year’s conference. 

Pictured here are Nikki Curnes (PGY6 IR resident) and Rohan Savoor (PGY4 IR resident).

The conference is known for showcasing the wide spectrum of IR with multiple seminars discussing everything from pulmonary embolism thrombectomy and lung tumor ablation to cryoneurolysis and vertebral augmentation. 

Conference attendees were able to interact with a Neurostimulator.

Conference attendees were able to see a demo of radio frequency (RF) ablation probes, made by an Italian medical device company. These probes will be used on painful, spinal metastases. 

When attendees were not in seminars they were free to explore the beautiful city of Barcelona during the conference, including the fantastic tapas across the city, the Sagrada Familia cathedral, and the local Flamenco theater!

Pictured Rohan Savoor (IR3), Nikki Curnes (IR5), and Alexey Gurevich (DR4). 

Dr. Nikki Curnes submitted an abstract describing the evidence behind early exposure to IR clinic and the key steps in implementing a junior IR clinic. Dr. Rohan Savoor submitted a case report describing embolization of a hepatobronchial lymphatic channel in a patient with recurrent plastic bronchitis.

Penn Radiology at the Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO) Annual Meeting 2025

The 2025 Society of Interventional Oncology conference was hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended widely by trainees and faculty across the world. Penn residents and fellows took part in the IO Essentials Scholars program and attended hands-on workshops, device exhibits, and lectures tailored to them to provide a comprehensive overview of current advances in oncologic treatment. 

Dr. Michael Soulen delivered this year’s Dr. Sidney Wallace and Dr. Michael J. Wallace Distinguished Lecture discussing the history and future of Interventional Oncology.

Several residents exhibited their clinical research posters including Rohan Savoor, Jaclyn Lundberg, Julia D’Souza, Joseph Kus, and Srinidhi Shanmugasundaram. 

Rohan Savoor presented his poster.

Julia D’Souza presented her poster.

Residents and faculty learned about the importance of clinical research and collaboration with industry partners in advancing access to oncology care. 

Pictured Left to Right: Rohan Savoor (IRDR R2), Srindhi Shanmugasundaram (IRDR R2), Jacy Lundberg DR R4), Bobby Romano (DR R2) and Julia D’Souza (IRDR R5)

Penn Residents and Faculty at SIO 2025. 

Pictured: Nikki Curnes, Rohan Savoor, Srindhi Shanmugasundaram, and Bobby Romano.