Born and raised in northeast Brazil, Fernando grew up in a small town where his father was a local physician and a pillar of the community鈥攖he kind of doctor who held consultations in the family garage. From watching his dad care for neighbors to seeing patients drive up to the house for help, Fernando was inspired early by medicine鈥檚 power to build trust and serve a community. And though young Fernando once dreamed of being a professional soccer player (we mean footballer), the uncertainty on that path (鈥淚 was not that good anyway鈥�) nudged him toward the books鈥攁nd eventually, into medicine.

He landed on Radiology not through textbooks but through curiosity. 鈥淒uring my rotations, whether it was OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Neurology, or Orthopedics, we would have a patient and a question, and everyone kept saying, 鈥楲et鈥檚 go to Radiology and ask what they think,鈥欌�� he recalls. While the dark rooms full of quiet, hyper-focused professionals may have seemed mysterious to others, Fernando saw them as the brains of the operation . 鈥淚t was like they always had the answers.鈥� For a self-described 鈥渓earner,鈥� that kind of role was magnetic.

After completing a fellowship in MSK Radiology, Fernando and his family spent a year in Ann Arbor, Michigan鈥攁 beautiful place, he notes… except for the whole winter thing. 鈥淐oming from northeast Brazil, it was rough,鈥� he laughs. 鈥淚 needed a place with less snow and more sunlight.鈥�

Fernando spent the last six years in Brazil working in private practice. While he enjoyed the experience both professionally and personally , 鈥� What I found missing in private practice was that constant push to grow academically,鈥� he explains his search for an academic position. 鈥淚 missed the energy of the reading room鈥攂eing surrounded by residents and fellows, exchanging ideas, and diving into challenging cases. Those collaborative moments didn鈥檛 just help me grow鈥攖hey elevated everyone around me.鈥�

Enter 黑料网. A warm climate, a warm welcome, and a laid-back, family-friendly environment made it feel like the right move. The decision became even more evident when he met 黑料网 MSK Chief Dr. Girish Gandikota. 鈥淔eelings matter,鈥� he says. 鈥淎nd I felt like this was the right place.鈥�

Now settled in Chapel Hill with his wife and two energetic daughters鈥攕even-year-old Julia and three-month-old Marina鈥擣ernando juggles family life, clinical work, and the occasional jog to clear his head. Between school runs and scanning images, he dreams of one day having the superpower of teleportation: 鈥淏reakfast with my mom in Brazil, then back in time for a noon lecture at 黑料网. Perfect.鈥�

If you run into Fernando in the hallway (or maybe just spot him sprinting after his kids at the playground), you鈥檒l notice his warm demeanor and insatiable curiosity. He calls himself a 鈥渓earner,鈥� and it shows in his commitment to academic medicine and his deep reflections on life and work. His most significant piece of advice to his younger self? Invest more in human relationships. His biggest hope for Radiology鈥檚 future? That people will embrace AI not with fear but with excitement and see how it can enhance our role in patient care鈥攏ot replace it.

As for his favorite food? Spaghetti. 鈥淵ou can鈥檛 be in a bad mood when you鈥檙e eating spaghetti,鈥� he says. We鈥檒l take that as medical advice.

So next time you pass Dr. Mendes Filho in the reading room or the cafeteria, say hi鈥攋ust don鈥檛 challenge him to a foot race unless you鈥檙e ready to lose to someone who spends his downtime running after two toddlers.

Welcome to 黑料网, Fernando. We鈥檙e thrilled you鈥檙e here (and we promise鈥攏o snow in the forecast).

For more information about Dr. Mendes check out his profile.

This study highlights the importance of early childhood in brain development. By analyzing over 1,000 resting-state fMRI scans from children aged 0 to 6, researchers created developmental charts showing how brain networks connect and change over time. These charts revealed key milestones and showed that differences from typical patterns are linked to cognitive abilities in infants. The findings suggest that brain connectivity charts could help track healthy brain development.

When Dr. Rom Ferre steps into the Radiology Department at the University of North Carolina (黑料网), he is not just starting a new job鈥攈e is fulfilling a journey years in the making. A journey that began in France, bridged through Canada, and is now landing in Chapel Hill, where he will join as an Associate Professor in the Breast Imaging Division.

A Passion Ignited by Technology and Patient Care

Dr. Ferre鈥檚 love for radiology is not just about images on a screen; it鈥檚 about evolving technology and patient-centered care. From the moment he was introduced to digital breast tomosynthesis and now contrast-enhanced mammography, he was captivated.

鈥淚 have never been bored with radiology,鈥� he says with a laugh. 鈥淣ew technologies keep emerging, and we must constantly evolve our knowledge. Having the right tools makes all the difference in diagnosis and patient outcomes.鈥�

Why 黑料网? A Longstanding Connection

黑料网鈥檚 reputation for cutting-edge research and its collaborative environment drew Dr. Ferre in back in 2017 when he first met Dr. Cherie Kuzmiak. The visit left an indelible impression.

鈥淚 was like a boy in a candy store,鈥� he recalls. 鈥淭he facilities, the equipment鈥攊t was amazing! I knew I had to be part of this.鈥�

To make that happen, he navigated the rigorous U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) steps and strengthened his connections with 黑料网 through research collaborations with Dr. Kuzmiak. Over the years, this built a bridge of trust and camaraderie, ultimately leading to his current appointment.

Breast Imaging: A Complex, Yet Rewarding Specialty

For Dr. Ferre, breast imaging offers a perfect blend of challenge and reward.

鈥淭he breast may seem like a simple organ, but its pathology varies immensely,鈥� he explains. 鈥淒iagnosing requires a combination of mammography, ultrasound, and MRI. The real beauty is in correlating these images with pathology after a biopsy. It鈥檚 like solving a complex puzzle.鈥�

Beyond technology, his approach is deeply humanistic.

鈥淵ou have to listen to your patients,鈥� he emphasizes. 鈥淭hey know their bodies. Trusting them and digging deeper can make all the difference in detecting breast cancer early.鈥�

The Path to Medicine

Dr. Ferre鈥檚 journey to medicine was driven by a fundamental desire to care for others.

鈥淎s a physician, you shrink your vast medical knowledge into something focused on each patient鈥檚 unique condition. Adapting to each individual is the most challenging and rewarding aspect of the job.鈥�

Growing up on the Atlantic coast of France, with roots in Brittany and Bordeaux, he later moved to Montreal for his fellowship. Canada became an essential stepping stone, not only for his medical career but also for his personal growth.

Academic Medicine: A Never-Ending Quest for Knowledge

Stagnation is not in Dr. Ferre鈥檚 vocabulary. Academic medicine fuels his drive for lifelong learning.

鈥淧ublishing and researching keep me updated,鈥� he says. 鈥淲hen you contribute to new techniques and recommendations, you鈥檙e growing a tree from a seed. Seeing that tree flourish in the form of published work is incredibly rewarding.鈥�

He is especially eager to involve residents and fellows in research, hoping to instill the same passion for discovery in the next generation of radiologists.

An Optimistic Spirit, Ready to Contribute

As he prepares to settle into his new role at 黑料网, Dr. Ferre is eager to collaborate.

鈥淚鈥檓 very blessed by all the efforts 黑料网 made to bring me here,鈥� he shares. 鈥淚 hope to meet expectations and contribute through research, teaching, and advancing new technologies.鈥�

Outside of work, his heart longs for the ocean.

鈥淚 love walking by the sea,鈥� he says. Nature helps me reset.鈥�

Dr. Ferre describes himself in one word:聽optimistic. And with his enthusiasm, expertise, and commitment to patient care, his future at 黑料网 looks incredibly bright.

Welcome to 黑料网, Dr. Ferre鈥攚e can鈥檛 wait to see all that you accomplish!

For more information about Dr. Ferre, please read his full profile.聽

]]> /radiology/2025/04/the-data-sleuth-the-many-facets-of-thad-benefield/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:27 +0000 /radiology/?p=7740 Read more]]> Thad Benefield is not your average statistician. By day, he meticulously sifts through decades of cancer screening data, endeavoring to make messy data more accurate to advance medical research. By night (or, more accurately, in the early hours of the morning), he is in the gym, pursuing his passion for powerlifting. Somewhere in between, he鈥檚 chasing after his energetic daughter, savoring spicy foods, and devouring horror novels.

Thad’s journey to his current role at the 黑料网 Epidemiology Research Team (ERT) is a testament to both chance and dedication. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he arrived at 黑料网 in 1994 as an undergraduate with a keen interest in mathematics and science. Unlike many students who waver between majors, Thad knew from the outset that biostatistics was his calling. 鈥淚 saw this wonderful major called biostatistics and thought, hey, that sounds great,鈥� he recalls. That instinct served him well鈥攈e earned his master鈥檚 degree in the field and even pursued PhD coursework before life took him on a slightly different path.

Mastering the Art of Data Sleuthing

After some time outside academia, Thad found his way back to 黑料网 through a chance encounter with a former professor who needed assistance. One project led to another, and before long, he found his home in the Department of Radiology, where he has been an integral part of ERT.

As a self-described 鈥渄ata sleuth,鈥� Thad specializes in managing and analyzing extensive datasets related to breast, lung, and liver cancer screenings. With data dating back to 1994, inconsistencies and missing values are inevitable, but Thad thrives on the challenge of making sense of it all. His work extends beyond just data sleuthing; he plays a crucial role in statistical modeling for research papers, grant proposals, and linking internal data with broader sources like Medicare claims and state cancer registries.

鈥淭had has been working with our group since I joined the team over 5 years ago and continues to be a wonderful colleague,鈥� 聽says Lindsay Lane, Radiology Epi Research Project manager. 鈥淭had is thoughtful, dependable, and will take the time to explain his reasoning in a way that the entire team can understand. He is always willing to step in and offer help or guidance to others on the team.鈥�

A Passion for Powerlifting and Spice

While he loves his work, Thad acknowledges that his interests stretch far beyond statistics. One of his biggest passions鈥攑owerlifting鈥攈as been a part of his life since he was 14. 鈥淚 was very avid about competing,鈥� he says, though severe elbow arthritis hassidelined him from competition. Despite this setback, he continues to train regularly, embodying the discipline and resilience that define both his professional and personal life.

Another passion? Food鈥攕pecifically, spicy and eclectic cuisines. Whenever he visits a new city, he seeks out obscure ethnic restaurants, always in pursuit of the next fiery dish. If you ever need a recommendation for a hole-in-the-wall eatery with bold flavors, Thad is your guy.

Family First

Beyond his personal interests, Thad is a devoted family man. He welcomed his daughter just as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking hold, a twist of fate that allowed him to work remotely and be present for those early, irreplaceable moments. Now that she鈥檚 in preschool, he鈥檚 back on campus a couple of days a week, balancing work and fatherhood with remarkable ease. He also has two stepsons, further enriching his family life.

Lessons from the Journey

Reflecting on his journey, Thad shares some wisdom: 鈥淚 wish I had taken things a little less seriously and had more fun when I was younger.鈥� Always mature beyond his years, he sometimes wonders if he missed out on the carefree experiences of youth. Still, his career trajectory has reaffirmed an important lesson鈥攆inding work you truly love makes all the difference. After an unfulfilling stint in the pharmaceutical industry, he realized that academia was where he truly belonged. 鈥淚n academia, you have more time to learn new things,鈥� he explains. The opportunity for continuous learning, flexibility, and intellectual stimulation is what keeps him engaged.

Inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger

If Thad could sit down with one person, alive or dead, he would choose Arnold Schwarzenegger. He admires the former bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-politician for his relentless drive and ability to excel across multiple fields. Through sheer hard work, he came to America penniless, barely speaking English, and became a huge success in multiple endeavors.聽 That admiration makes sense鈥擳had himself embodies the same multifaceted determination, applying his 鈥渟trong-willed鈥� nature (his word of choice to describe himself) to every aspect of his life.

And if Hollywood ever came calling for a film about his life? 鈥淧eople used to say I look like Vin Diesel, so I guess I would go with that,鈥� he laughs.

Always Striving for the Best

Whether he鈥檚 uncovering critical trends in cancer research, lifting weights, exploring new cuisines, or chasing his daughter around the playground, Thad Benefield is always pushing himself to be the best version of himself. If his autobiography ever hits the shelves, it would bear a fitting title: Determined Happiness .

It鈥檚 a philosophy that has served him well鈥攁nd one that continues to shape his ever-evolving journey.

Diagnostic Radiology

Alexander Antigua Made Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU	Pinyu Chen Wake Forest University School of Medicine	Alexandra Glenn University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Benjamin Gray University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine	Austin Moore University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine	Diana Nguyen University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Maharshi Pandya Carle Illinois College of Medicine	Karan Ravi University of Central Florida College of Medicine	Ryan Stockard Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah

Interventional Radiology

Evangeline Arulraja Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Sydney Clark Indiana University School of Medicine

Rohit Nagaraj Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Li Wang, PhD

Gang Li, PhD

PI: Li Wang (Contact); Gang Li

Title: Continued Development of Infant Neuroimaging Analysis Tools

Sponsor: NIH

Grant #: 1R01EB037388-01A1

Project Period: 03/01/2025-12/31/2028

Estimated Award Amount: $2,116,071 ($530,511/Year 1)

Project Goals:

The first two years are an exceptionally dynamic and critical period of brain development, featuring significant growth in both cerebrum and cerebellum. The availability of large-scale, multi-site, infant MRI datasets affords unprecedented opportunities for precise charting the dynamic early brain development, providing important insights into the origins and aberrant growth trajectories of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism. However, existing neuroimage analysis tools designed for adults are not suitable for infant neuroimages, due to

unique challenges of extremely low, spatiotemporally variable tissue contrast and dynamic brain characteristics. In 2020, our team has developed and released iBEAT V2.0 (infant Brain Extraction and Analysis Toolbox) with advanced deep learning techniques, which has successfully processed 18,000+ infant scans from 150+ institutions with various imaging protocols and scanners and directly contributed to 50+ journal publications.

However, iBEAT still has two major limitations. 1) It focused on the infant cerebrum MRIs and thus is inapplicable for the more challenging cerebellum MRIs, which exhibit much thinner and more tightly folded cortex than the cerebrum, extremely low and dynamic tissue contrast, and suffer from large domain-shift issue across imaging sites. 2) Some important functionalities for cerebrums are still missing, e.g., motion correction, subcortical segmentation, volumetric parcellation, and surface registration, or have degraded performance in certain scenarios. To address these issues, this project aims to significantly enrich iBEAT by 1) creating deep learning-based computational tools for cerebellar tissue segmentation, atlas building, surface

reconstruction and parcellation, and 2) adding new cerebrum-related functionalities and improving existing functionalities with our developed and new techniques, to enable comprehensive and precise analysis of cerebrum and cerebellum and their interplay during infancy. Accordingly, we propose five aims. Specifically, we will develop a novel prior-guided cerebellum tissue segmentation with self-verification (Aim 1). We will then construct the first 4D infant cerebellum atlases with longitudinally consistent, temporally continuous, and spatially detailed patterns, by developing a novel unsupervised learning-based anatomy-guided atlas construction framework (Aim 2). We will reconstruct topologically correct and geometrically accurate cerebellar cortical surfaces and further develop a novel Spherical Surface Transformer based on the deformable self-attention mechanism to precisely parcellate cerebellar cortical surfaces into distinct regions (Aim 3). We will add new

cerebrum-related modules for motion correction, subcortical segmentation, volumetric parcellation, and surface registration and further improve existing modules in terms of robustness, accuracy, and efficiency with our developed and new techniques (Aim 4). Finally, we will undertake a comprehensive upgrade for iBEAT, improving usability, robustness, compatibility, code structure, documentation, and training materials (Aim 5).

A Winding Road to Radiology

Alexis鈥檚 journey to 黑料网 Radiology was anything but linear. A proud New Jersey native, she initially pursued a degree in foreign languages at the University of Delaware, mastering Spanish, German, and French while dabbling in Japanese. Despite her linguistic prowess, life had other plans.

After graduation, Alexis worked for a nonprofit that supported survivors of domestic violence, an experience that ignited her passion for human resources. Managing volunteers, organizing food pantries, and screening resumes gave her a renewed appreciation for the HR aspect of operations. From there, she took her skills to Delaware and later to Massachusetts, working for healthcare organizations until a family emergency brought her to North Carolina.

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, in September 2024. Alexis and her husband visited college friends.

She arrived with little more than a suitcase and determination, carving out a path in HR that ultimately led her to 黑料网鈥檚 School of Medicine鈥攁nd, by chance, to the Department of Radiology. 鈥淲hen we are hired, we sometimes know, and sometimes do not know, what department we will serve,鈥� she explains. 鈥淚 was particularly interested in higher education and had worked for my alma mater in the English Language Institute, so having the privilege to work for a prestigious medical school has been an incredible change of pace!鈥�

The Invisible Force Behind the Screen

As a remote employee, Alexis acknowledges that she鈥檚 something of a mystery to many of her colleagues. 鈥淚 think the implication from me working remotely is that I am just this mysterious force behind a screen,鈥� she laughs. 鈥淎t the holiday party, many people didn鈥檛 even know who I was! I introduced myself, and their reaction was shock and surprise more than anything!鈥� But behind that virtual veil is a dedicated professional keeping things running smoothly.

鈥淎lexis is wonderful in so many ways,鈥� says Blair Allen, Business Operations Manager. 鈥淔irst and foremost, to say Alexis is highly responsive really wouldn鈥檛 even do it justice. More times than not Alexis鈥檚 responses to emails or chats asking for additional information, documentation, policies, etc. are returned in聽minutes! It鈥檚 genuinely hard for me to believe that Alexis has other departments she supports beyond Radiology because of how remarkably attentive she is to our many Radiology needs! Alexis approaches every interaction and challenge with a positive attitude and smile. In an area with as many complexities and moving parts as HR, it would be so easy to get frustrated with the nuances or ever-changing processes, but I鈥檝e never seen that once from Alexis. We are so lucky to have her as our HR rep and she is such a valuable member of our staff team!鈥�

A Life of Adventure and Strategy

During the holiday break in December 2024, Alexis decided to make a custom-made computer rig, and she tested it out using the most cutting-edge and intensive game: Solitaire. (fun fact: she lost.)

When she鈥檚 not navigating the complex world of HR, Alexis enjoys playing video games with her husband and college friends, exploring new restaurants in the Triangle, and traveling. 鈥淚 love the planning part of travel. Maybe that鈥檚 the HR in me, but I enjoy the logistics of moving pieces around,鈥� she admits. 鈥淚 tend to play slower, more calculating characters in the faster-paced games I play with my friends, so this tracks!鈥�

An amateur photographer, she also enjoys capturing her journeys and sharing them with those who may not have the same opportunities to explore.

Her next big adventure? A honeymoon to Austria and Germany. 鈥淢y husband hasn鈥檛 traveled abroad before, so I鈥檓 really excited for him,鈥� she says. 鈥淲e鈥檙e not beachy people, so we picked somewhere with architecture, classical music, and mountains, plus a bonus is that it鈥檚 forcing me to brush up on languages I haven鈥檛 practiced in admittedly a while.鈥�

Alexis in action during a glassblowing class in February 2024.

Words of Wisdom

If she could give her younger self one piece of advice, it would be simple: 鈥淛ust keep marching.鈥� Having faced personal and professional challenges鈥攊ncluding a cross-country move to escape a difficult situation鈥擜lexis values persistence above all else. 鈥淭here were times I wanted to give up, but I had to fight back. Keep going and keep marching.鈥�

Her favorite thing about herself? Her resilience. 鈥淚 try to hold everyone accountable, including myself,鈥� she says. 鈥淭hat persistence has helped me personally and professionally.鈥�

鈥淎lexis is a reliable resource and teammate – I can always count on her timely help and knowledge! I’m very happy she joined the department.鈥� Joanna Newman, Program Coordinator.

The Methodical Strategist

Atlanta in April 2024 to celebrate her birthday.

If you ask Alexis to describe herself in one word, she鈥檒l say, 鈥淢ethodical.鈥� Whether it鈥檚 HR logistics, travel planning, or video game strategy, she thrives on organization.

If she had a superpower, she鈥檇 choose the ability to understand and speak every language鈥攆itting for a former foreign language major with an innate curiosity about the world. 鈥淎t the very least, as cheeky as this is, it鈥檇 be possible to do something as topical as finding out who has a crush on who, right?鈥�

As for the title of her autobiography? 鈥淚n Spite of It All.鈥� It is a fitting testament to a woman who has navigated every twist and turn life has thrown her way with determination and grace.

So, next time you鈥檙e emailing HR, know that behind the screen is Alexis Evans鈥攎ethodical, persistent, and always ready to help (even if you don鈥檛 recognize her at the holiday party).

Alexis and her husband Michal in Black Mountain, NC during the height of fall peak colors in 2022.

Innovate Carolina announced three University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (黑料网-CH) faculty members named Senior Members of the . This prestigious distinction recognizes faculty, scientists, and administrators who have demonstrated success in patents, licensing, and commercialization鈥攄eveloping technologies with the potential to make a significant societal impact. Congratulations to Yueh Lee, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Translational Research, on his election as a National Academy of Inventors Senior Member.

From the Pool to the Sidelines聽

Joanna was a self-described “little fish,” spending her summers in the pool as a swimmer and water polo player. Her love of water even inspired childhood dreams of becoming a marine biologist. But sports always had her heart.

With parents who bled Carolina blue, Joanna was raised on a steady diet of 黑料网 basketball and football games. It鈥檚 no surprise that her first professional dream was to work with a college sports team. 鈥淚 went to undergrad for Communications because I had this big dream,鈥� she says. And she made that dream a reality, landing roles with the 黑料网 football and athletics business offices.

Chasing (and Redefining) the Dream聽

Joanna鈥檚 ambition took her to the University of Georgia, where she earned a master鈥檚 degree in sports management while interning with the athletic hospitality program. But as life often does, her path took an unexpected turn. After moving to Charlotte and working in basketball administration at 黑料网 Charlotte, she questioned her dream’s long-term viability.

鈥淚 realized that college athletics demands a time commitment, being always on call, and frequent travel,鈥� Joanna reflects. With her engagement, a desire to start a family, and her mother鈥檚 Alzheimer鈥檚 diagnosis, she decided to shift gears and return to her roots in Chapel Hill.

Finding a New Passion聽

In 2021, Joanna transitioned to healthcare administration, joining 黑料网 Radiology. Initially unsure about the field, she quickly found her stride, supported by her mentor, Paul Marini. Over time, her role evolved into Program Coordinator, supporting senior leadership and overseeing department initiatives.

“Joanna has been an invaluable asset to our department since she joined us three and a half years ago,鈥� says Dan Bouton, 黑料网 Radiology Associate Chair for Administration. 鈥淗er curiosity, eagerness to take on new challenges, and exceptional attention to detail have consistently contributed to numerous successes during her time with us.鈥�

(L to R) Blair Allan, Dan Boughton, Maureen Kohi, and Joanna Newman posing for the camera together.

Joanna describes her role as 鈥渙rganizing leadership efforts,鈥� emphasizing her adaptability and willingness to learn. I like to think of myself as a jack of all trades,鈥� she says enthusiastically.

鈥淛oanna is a delight to work with; she is smart and driven while bringing fun and energy to every task,鈥� says Lauren Burke, 黑料网 Radiology Executive Vice Chair.

Her experience in healthcare administration has inspired her to pursue further growth. Joanna is fully committed to her new career path with plans to start a certificate program in healthcare administration at 黑料网鈥檚 Gillings School of Public Health in 2025.

Life Outside of Work聽

Joanna鈥檚 world revolves around her family. She, her husband Jacob, and their two children love exploring the Triangle鈥檚 restaurants, parks, and museums. Their favorite summer tradition? A week at Emerald Isle, a ritual they鈥檝e cherished for the past decade.

Joanna鈥檚 love of adventure extends beyond North Carolina. If she had a superpower, it would be teleportation: 鈥�100%. Go to all the cool places.鈥�

A True Enthusiast聽

If there鈥檚 one word to describe Joanna, it鈥檚 enthusiastic. Whether she鈥檚 diving into her career, family life, or favorite pastime of watching documentaries on inspiring figures like Michael Jordan, Joanna approaches everything with energy and positivity.

鈥淛oanna is an awesome colleague,鈥� says Sheerah Coe, 黑料网 Radiology Communications Manager. 鈥淪he is kind, helpful, and supportive, not to mention she always has a smile on her face. It鈥檚 a great day when I get the chance to connect and work with Joanna on projects.鈥�

Her advice to her younger self reflects this outlook: 鈥淒on鈥檛 be so fixated on one thing or the little things. Take things as they come and be open to new experiences.鈥�

Lights, Camera, Joanna聽

If Joanna鈥檚 life were a movie, Jennifer Lawrence would star as the leading lady, capturing her mix of determination, warmth, and humor. The title? “Joanna Newman: Live from Above.”聽

Through it all, Joanna鈥檚 favorite thing isn鈥檛 her impressive career trajectory or her knack for reinvention鈥攊t鈥檚 her family. Her journey may have taken unexpected turns, but it鈥檚 clear she鈥檚 exactly where she鈥檚 meant to be.

Yueh Z. Lee, MD, PhD, Professor of Radiology and Vice Chair of Translational Research, is one of 11 Inaugural 2024 Inductees. For more information about Innovate Carolina and the additional members

The artistry and attention to detail are truly remarkable, creating an atmosphere that is both soothing and engaging for our young patients. Photos simply cannot capture the depth and texture of their work鈥攖he colors, textures, and whimsical touches radiate warmth and joy in person. We are excited to see how our pediatric population responds to this reimagined space, which is sure to make their experience more comfortable and less intimidating. Thank you to Earle and Raines for their extraordinary dedication and talent in making this vision a reality!

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