Imaging in Dublin 2022 for Faculty of Radiologists of Ireland

Professor and Chair of Radiology and the Effie and Wofford Cain Distinguished Chair in Diagnostic Imaging of University of Texas Southwestern - Dallas, Texas Neil Rofsky, MD, is Professor and Chair of UT Southwestern’s Department of Radiology and the Effie and Wofford Cain Distinguished Chair in Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Rofsky also serves as Co-Director of Translational Research for the Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC), a collaboration of UT Southwestern and the University of Texas at Dallas. As Chair of Radiology, he also leads efforts to rapidly bring the benefits of new technologies, including some developed at the AIRC, into clinical practice. A native of New York, Dr. Rofsky received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Maryland and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He then completed an internship in internal medicine at Middlesex University Hospital; a fellowship in nuclear medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center; a residency in radiology at the New York University Medical Center; and fellowships in abdominal imaging and magnetic resonance imaging at New York University Medical Center, where he was mentored by Morton Bosniak, Alec Megibow, and Jeffrey Weinreb. Before joining the faculty of UT Southwestern, Dr. Rofsky served as Chief of MRI at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, and as Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Rofsky concentrates his research on translating innovations in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy into clinical practice. His current studies emphasize developing MRI techniques to improve detection and evaluation of prostate cancer and to better guide treatment. In his research, Dr. Rofsky seeks to apply MRI techniques such as arterial spin labeling (ASL) to measure blood flow in prostate and renal cell carcinomas. Since blood flow can reflect the viability of a tumor, these measurements can offer valuable insights into the potential aggressiveness of tumors and the effectiveness of treatments. Dr. Rofsky serves as an active member of the Board of Trustees of the Society of Computed Body Tomography and Magnetic Resonance (SCBTMR) and was also President of SCBTMR in 2014-2015.

Peter Kavanagh, MA, MB, FRCPI, FFSEM, FFR(RCSI), FRCR Dean of the Faculty of Radiologists of Ireland & Chair of the Irish Delegation for Imaging in Dublin 2022

Professor of Radiology & Internal Medicine, Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs & Director of Cardiothoracic Radiology at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Ella Kazerooni, MD MS is a Professor of Radiology & Internal Medicine, Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs & Director of Cardiothoracic Radiology at the University of Michigan. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Research Design & Statistical Analysis, her research focuses on the development and evaluation of advanced imaging technologies applied to the heart and lungs, including lung cancer, coronary artery and aortic disease, pulmonary embolism, and diffuse lung disease. She has given over 400 lectures, has over 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 30 book chapters and 4 books. She began the Radiology Service Excellence Program at U of M, with the department achieving the highest patient satisfaction scores in the health system. She is a frequently invited speaker on the topics of patient centered care & service excellence, lung cancer screening and lung disease, and is passionate about mentoring and coaching faculty and trainees as clinicians & scientists and as leaders. She is past president of the American Roentgen Ray Society, Association of University Radiologists, Society of Thoracic Radiology and Radiology Alliance for Health Services Research and past Trustee of the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Kazerooni currently Chairs the American Cancer Society’s National Lung Cancer Roundtable, is Vice Chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Lung Cancer Screening panel, and Chairs the American College of Radiology’s Lung-RADS committee and the Lung Cancer Screening Registry (LCSR). These efforts are focused on bringing quality lung cancer screening to high risk individuals, and reduce the mortality from the #1 cancer killer.

Professor and Chair, Department of Radiology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA Elizabeth Morris MD is Professor and Chair of Radiology at University of California, Davis. Dr. Morris graduated summa cum laude from the University of California Davis (UCD) in Biochemistry and received her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her residency at WCMC and a body/breast imaging fellowship at MSKCC. Dr. Morris is a fellow of the American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and International Society of MR in Medicine (ISMRM) and is past president of the SBI. She is the inaugural Equity Diversity & Inclusion officer of the ISMRM and co-chair of the Women of ISMRM (WISMRM). Her research focus is on how best to use newer techniques such as MRI for early breast cancer detection and to improve the workup of breast lesions. In collaboration with her colleagues, she has written over 160 papers, 40 chapters, and 4 books about breast disease with an emphasis on the use of MRI. She has lectures widely both nationally and internationally at over 300 conferences. She has grants from NCI, RSNA, Komen Foundation, and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. She has authored a book “Breast MRI: Diagnosis & Intervention”. Her recent research efforts have involved looking at imaging biomarkers to assess risk and treatment response.

Professor Emeritus of Radiology at the University of California, San Diego Former Chief, Musculoskeletal Imaging Donald L. Resnick, MD, Professor Emeritus of Radiology and Former Chief of Osteoradiology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), has devoted more than 30 years to musculoskeletal radiology education. Dr Resnick has written over 1100 scientific and educational articles (more than 100 published in Radiology), 72 book chapters, and 16 books on musculoskeletal radiology. Dr Resnick is a renowned lecturer, having given over 50 named lectures throughout the world including the Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen Honorary Lecture at the European Congress of Radiology and the Ho Hung Chiu Medical Education Foundation Lecture in Hong Kong. His list of dozens of awards and honors includes the American Roentgen Ray Gold Medal, Diagnostic Imaging Magazine’s 20 Most Influential People in Radiology, Medical Imaging Industry’s Top 10 Radiologists, twice-awarded AuntMinnie.com Most Effective Radiology Educator, and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Zurich. In 2018, ACR bestowed the Gold Medal on Dr. Resnick for his lifetime achievements. Dr Resnick is a member of 9 radiology societies, and is a past president of the International Skeletal Society. In addition, he is an Honorary Fellow of 6 radiology societies in Europe and Asia. He serves on a multitude of departmental, hospital/medical school, and national committees. He has served on editorial boards and as a manuscript reviewer for 18 leading journals including AJR, Radiology, and RadioGraphics. More than 150 clinical fellows and 400 international research fellows, from over 20 countries throughout the world, have received one-on-one training through his fellowship programs. Amazingly, 70% of these fellows pursued academic careers after their training. More than 1000 visitors have come to his base of operations, known as “The Bone Pit”.

Kevin M. Rice, MD is the president of Global Radiology CME Dr. Rice is a radiologist with Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates and has held many leadership positions including Radiology Department Chair, Chief of Staff and Member of the Board of Directors at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rice has made several media appearances as part of his ongoing commitment to public education. Dr. Rice's passion for state of the art radiology and teaching includes acting as a guest lecturer at UCLA. In 2015, Dr. Rice and Natalie Rice founded Global Radiology CME to provide innovative radiology education at exciting international destinations, with the world's foremost authorities in their field. In 2016, Dr. Rice was nominated and became a semifinalist for a "Minnie" Award for the Most Effective Radiology Educator. Follow Dr. Rice on Twitter @KevinRiceMD

Professor Meaney MB, FRCPI, FRCR (UK) has been a Consultant Radiologist since 1996 and works in Beacon Hospital and St. James’s Hospital since 2001. He is the director of the 3T MRI research centre in Trinity College (The Centre for Advanced Medical Imaging) and is a clinical Professor in Trinity College Dublin. His specialist interests include CT and MRI of the chest, abdomen, brain and cardiovascular system. He also established the Cardiac MRI service in St James’s. Professor Meaney is also Chairman of the charitable SJH Foundation.

Year of Graduation: 1991 Medical School: University College Dublin Fellowship Higher specialist training: Cross Sectional Imaging with special interest in gastrointestinal and uroradiology. Fellowship trained in Ultrasound and CT guided biopsy and drainage Areas of Clinical Practice : General Radiology with emphasis on cross sectional imaging with special interest in gastrointestinal and uroradiology. Ultrasound and CT guided biopsy and drainage. Actively involved in weekly MDTs- GI, Colorectal, Urology, Prostate, Living Related Renal Donor and Thyroid/Endocrine meetings Areas of Special Expertise: Gastrointestinal and Uroradiology

Dr O’Keeffe MB, MRCP(UK), FFR RCSI, FRCR (UK) completed her undergraduate medical training in Trinity College Dublin. She completed her postgraduate Radiology training in St James’s Hospital in Dublin before undertaking fellowships in Oncology Imaging in the Mater Hospital, Dublin and Breast Radiology and Women’s Imaging in Cambridge, UK. She was appointed as a Consultant Radiologist in St James’s Hospital and Senior Lecturer in Trinity College in 2010. She has since spent two years as a Consultant Radiologist in St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London with a special interest in Breast Radiology. Her special interests are in Breast and Women’s Imaging including infertility and cancer care. She undertakes tomosynthesis guided procedures and vacuum biopsies for management of breast conditions. She also specialises in cross-sectional body intervention and biopsy. She has served on university and national bodies including the National Cancer Control Programme.

Niall Sheehy MB, MRCP, FFR RCSI graduated from University College Dublin in 1997. Following post graduate studies in Neurology he completed his specialist training in Radiology at St James’s Hospital, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. He was the clinical lead for the HSE in the National Medical Imaging System and was appointed as a consultant in Beacon Hospital St James’s hospital. Dr Sheehy has a specialty interest in PET-CT, Neuroradiology and Cardiac Imaging. He is also the Clinical lead of the Nuclear Medicine department. Dr Sheehy is currently the Clinical Director in Radiology in St James’s Hospital and has served on numerous national bodies.

Dr. John Thornton, Consultant Neuroradiologist, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin Dr. John Thornton is a consultant diagnostic and interventional neuroradiologist in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. He completed training in neuroradiology in University of Illinois at Chicago and Northwestern University in Chicago. He has a special interest in neurovascular imaging and endovascular intervention for cerebral aneurysms, AVMs, vascular stenosis and acute ischaemic stroke. He is currently the clinical lead for stroke in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. He was the co-principal investigator for the ESCAPE (Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Anterior Circulation Proximal occlusion with Emphasis on minimizing CT to recanalization times) trial in Ireland. Fellowship Higher specialist training: Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists Fellow of Faculty of Radiology RCSI