The Department of Radiology Research Retreat (Invite Only)
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Drexelbrook Event Center
This invitation-only retreat serves as a prestigious forum for leaders in radiology research to present and discuss their significant contributions to the field, including advancements in imaging science, excellence in didactic and clinical research education, and other scholarly activities that foster the development of imaging and image-guided therapies.
Preclinical Imaging Consortium
Monday, April 13-15, 2026 | Smilow Center for Translational Research
Join leaders and innovators in the field of preclinical imaging at the 2026 Preclinical Imaging Consortium Symposium, hosted at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. This premier annual event brings together imaging core facility directors, scientists, and technology experts from across the country to share insights, explore emerging imaging modalities, and foster meaningful collaboration. The 2026 program will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and technical sessions highlighting cutting-edge applications of imaging technologies that advance translational research. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with peers, exchange best practices, and shape the future of preclinical imaging.
Past Years: 2025 - 2024 - 2023
The Pendergrass Research Symposium
Friday, May 29, 2026 | Smilow Center for Translational Research
Featuring the 51st Annual Eugene P. Pendergrass Lecture and the 19th Annual Sridhar R. Charagundla Lecture.
The Pendergrass Symposium is celebrating more than four decades of research and innovation. Dr. Stanley Baum (Chairman of Radiology 1976-1996), started the Pendergrass Symposium tradition in 1976, wanting to mark the end of the academic year with a luminary speaker. Through the decades, the Department has invited world-renowned speakers to deliver the Pendergrass Lecture.
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Advances in Imaging & Management of Pulmonary Diseases: An International Education Symposium
Endorsed by the Fleischner Society
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | Smilow Center for Translational Research
Join us in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania for a full-day symposium convening international leaders in thoracic imaging and pulmonary disease.
Distinguished members of the Fleischner Society and University of Pennsylvania faculty will deliver six focused sessions addressing emerging CT and MR technologies, advances in pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and treatment, innovations in chest radiography and artificial intelligence, recent Fleischner Society position papers, and global developments in lung cancer screening. Participants and sponsors will benefit from expert-led presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and valuable opportunities for engagement with leading authorities in radiology and pulmonary medicine.
The Britton Chance International Symposium on Metabolic Imaging and Spectroscopy
TBD | Smilow Center for Translational Research
In celebration of Britton Chance's birthday, this symposium is dedicated to highlighting cutting-edge innovations and clinical advancements in metabolic imaging and spectroscopy. Showcasing methodologies spanning optics, magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, mass spectrometry, ultrasound, and beyond, the event will convene physicists, engineers, biologists, and clinicians to exchange ideas and present recent breakthroughs in both research and clinical translation.
Past Years: 2024 - 2018 - 2013