Radiology of USC

06/12/2026

USC radiologist appointed to ESMO Radioligand Therapy Task Force

Hossein Jadvar, MD, PhD, MPH, MBA, MSL, professor of radiology, urology, radiation oncology and biomedical engineering at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been invited by the ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Executive Board to serve on its new Task Force on Radioligand Therapy Integration in Oncology. This international group of theranostics experts will develop a white paper and related guidance to advance the integration and optimal use of radioligand therapy in cancer care, including recommendations on education, evidence gaps and health system readiness. Dr. Jadvar’s two-year mandate runs through 2027 and will help inform future clinical practice and policy in this rapidly evolving area of oncology.

06/03/2026

Getting a mammogram can feel intimidating if you don’t know what to expect, but the process is quick, routine, and an important part of breast cancer screening.

At your appointment, a technologist will guide you through the exam and position your breast on the imaging machine to capture clear images. You may feel some pressure or discomfort for a few seconds while the images are taken, but the screening usually only lasts about 20 minutes.

Before your appointment, avoid wearing deodorant, lotion, or powders on your chest or underarms, as these can affect the images. Wearing a two-piece outfit can also make the appointment more convenient.

Our breast imaging program combines multimodality screening and diagnostic tools, including 3D mammography and MRI, across four locations to provide personalized care from fellowship-trained subspecialists.

Most importantly, mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, often before symptoms appear. Early detection saves lives. Talk with your doctor about when you should begin routine screening.

05/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Department Chair Dr. Hirsch! We are thrilled to have your leadership, experience, and dedication guiding our community forward.

USC has named Joshua A. Hirsch, MD, as the new Chair of the Department of Radiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, effective August 17, 2026.

A neurointerventional radiologist who spent his career at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Hirsch brings 650+ peer-reviewed publications and a proven record of leading interdisciplinary radiology programs. He has served as president of three major national societies, including the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR). His leadership will advance imaging research, clinical excellence, and faculty development at USC.

Welcome to Radiology of USC, Dr. Hirsch. 🩻

05/06/2026

The Department of Radiology spans seven clinical divisions with research focused on AI, translational science, and clinical application. Our Nuclear Medicine division is nationally recognized, with hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, tens of thousands of research citations, and more than 300 radiopharmaceutical treatments performed annually.

Our breast imaging program combines multimodality screening and diagnostic tools, including 3D mammography and MRI, across four locations to deliver personalized care by fellowship-trained subspecialists. Our Interventional Radiology division is a nationally recognized leader in advanced, image-guided, minimally invasive care, with expertise in interventional oncology, embolization, portal hypertension, and complex venous disease.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Hossein Jadvar, on their invited perspective in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine - JNM!

Exploring how molecular imaging can illuminate the physiological changes humans experience in space, from microgravity's effects on organ systems to strategies for safer, long-duration spaceflight and beyond.

Read the full perspective here: https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/early/2025/11/25/jnumed.125.270540

04/17/2026

Radiology plays a vital and connective role in our health system. Our department innovates by creating new ways to detect and treat disease and to guide therapy. Questions we ask are aimed at real-world impact and are amplified by translating scientific discovery into clinical application. The work we do has exceptional reach thanks to robust collaboration and our embrace of AI.

04/03/2026

A conversation worth tuning into. 🎙️ NRC Commissioner David A. Wright joins Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) Chair Dr. Hossein Jadvar to discuss his path to the NRC, the role of the Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes, and his deeply personal experience navigating colon cancer diagnoses.

Read the full interview here: https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/67/4/496

03/26/2026

Did you know MRI machines have absolutely zero radiation? That’s just one of 5 wild facts you probably never knew about this incredible technology.

Watch Dr. Danny Wang break it all down, you’ll never look at an MRI machine the same way again.

02/19/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Hossein Jadvar on presenting at the World Federation of Nuclear Medicine & Biology (WFNMB) 2026 Congress in Cartagena, Colombia. Dr. Jadvar shared expertise on Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer: Biology and Trials with international colleagues from every continent. The WFNMB Congress convenes just once every four years, making this a truly prestigious occasion.

02/05/2026

New research from Dr. Bino A. Varghese shows why your CT scanner settings matter more than you think

Published in the Journal of Applied Medical Physics, the team found that routine scan settings (radiation dose, scan mode, even gantry tilt) can significantly change the data radiomics extracts from images.

The good news? Some features can be calibrated and corrected, meaning they don't have to throw out valuable data from different scanners.

Why it matters: Accounting for imaging variability helps ensure radiomics reflects true biology, not scanner artifacts, critical for multicenter studies and clinical translation.

Read the full study: https://aapm.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acm2.70462