Leadership
Charles A. Dietz, Jr., MD, Department Head
Message from Dr. Dietz
The Department of Radiology's mission is to continuously improve the health of the people of Minnesota and beyond, through innovative, high quality and effective patient care, education, and research, in the field of Radiology. The Department provides exceptional training in diagnostic radiology and its subspecialties, including breast imaging, gastrointestinal and genitourinary radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric radiology, thoracic radiology, ultrasound, and vascular and interventional radiology.
The Department's education and clinical excellence is complemented by advanced research performed at the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR). CMRR is home to the world's most advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrumentation, complemented by a team of faculty and staff who provide unique expertise in imaging physics, engineering and signal processing. CMRR focuses on the development of unique MRI and spectroscopy methodologies and instrumentation. This work is utilized by researchers throughout the University to advance translational research, especially in the areas of neurosciences, cardiology and oncology.
Charles A. Dietz, Jr., MD
Chairman and Associate Professor of Radiology
Department Chair
Charles A. Dietz, Jr., MD
Vice Chairs and Directors
Vice Chair of Diagnostic Clinical Operations
Benjamin Spilseth, MD
Vice Chair of Education
Tara Holm, MD
Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs
Farhad Jafari, PhD, DABR
Vice Chair of IR Clinical Operations
Michael Rosenberg, MD
Vice Chair of Quality and Safety
Jeffrey Rykken, MD
Director of the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
Kamil Uğurbil, PhD
Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Eric Hoggard, MD