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Francesco Ria and Ehsan Samei recently presented the novel imaging risk framework developed in our laboratory during a featured conversation hosted by Applied Radiology Group. The discussion highlighted a new approach to imaging optimization that moves beyond radiation dose alone by integrating diagnostic accuracy, disease prevalence, and patient-specific factors into a comprehensive assessment of clinical risk. […]

During her time at CVIT, Dr. Cindy McCabe developed not only as a researcher, but also as a collaborator, problem-solver, and confident scientific voice. Her PhD journey was shaped by challenging technical projects, meaningful collaborations, and a supportive research community that helped her grow both professionally and personally. One of the most significant parts of

At the Center for Virtual Imaging Trials (CVIT), every graduating researcher brings a unique story shaped by curiosity, perseverance, and scientific rigor. Dr. Yakun Zhang’s PhD journey is a particularly compelling example—one that bridges clinical practice and research, distance and connection, and technical innovation with patient-centered thinking. Advancing Image Quality Toward Clinical Relevance At the

The Center for Virtual Imaging Trials (CVIT) had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. M Mahesh, the President of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) for a visit today. During his time at Duke, he met with members of the Clinical Imaging Physics Group (CIPG), the Medical Physics Graduate Program, and the CVIT team,

On July 15, Saman defended his PhD titled “Improving the Reliability of Lung Densitometry in CT Studies” and stepped into a new role as CT Senior Scientist and Collaborations Manager at Siemens Healthineers. We caught up with him to reflect on his time at CVIT, the challenges he tackled, and the lessons he is taking with