Department of Radiology

The Department of Radiology, a recipient of the Quantitative Imaging Excellence (CQIE) designation, is the only broad-based pediatric radiology program committed largely to childhood cancer. Radiology has a fundamental role in improving the quality of patient care and outcomes for children with catastrophic diseases. We function in four sections: Body Imaging, Neuro Imaging, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine. Our focus on exceptional and specialized imaging via multiple modalities to guide diagnosis and therapy monitoring is balanced with a drive to explore research technologies that enhance diagnostic accuracy. Our research endeavors span multiple facets of imaging: functional MRI (fMRI), spectroscopy, metabolic imaging, a growing Interventional Radiology section, as well as preclinical development of new imaging techniques. The department also offers a variety of education opportunities to support both new and experienced physicians.

Clinical operations: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital provides clinical diagnostics in multiple imaging modalities including MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CT, X-Ray, and Interventional Radiology. Our investments in advanced imaging technologies support new diagnostic procedures and low-dose radiation solutions. We are committed to reducing patient radiation exposure through routine evaluation of imaging protocols and dose.  The Department of Radiology’s equipment and software are customized to support treatment protocols St. Jude’s patient population.

Technologies

• X-ray (XR): Philips Digital and Fluoro, Panorex
• Ultrasound (US): GE Logiq E9 and GE Logiq E10
• Computed Tomography (CT): GE Revolution Dual Energy CT, Hologic DXA Unit
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Siemens 1.5 T Avanto Fit operating E11E software, Siemens 3T Prisma operating XA30 software. Additional software functionality includes elastography, multinuclear spectroscopy, and real-time functional
• Interventional Radiology (IR): Siemens Artis Q integrated with Siemens Somatom Confidence 20 slice CT, Siemens Cios Spin C-arm, Siemens Freestyle Ultrasound, Sony Nucleus video and imaging integration system
• Nuclear Medicine (NM): United uMI Panorama GS PET/CT, Siemens SPECT/CT