The Pendergrass Research Symposium
Friday, June 4, 2027 | Smilow Center for Translational Research
Featuring the 52nd Annual Eugene P. Pendergrass Lecture and the 20th Annual Sridhar R. Charagundla Lecture.
The Pendergrass Symposium is celebrating more than four decades of research and innovation. Dr. Stanley Baum (Chairman of Radiology 1976-1996), started the Pendergrass Symposium tradition in 1976, wanting to mark the end of the academic year with a luminary speaker. Through the decades, the Department has invited world-renowned speakers to deliver the Pendergrass Lecture.
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The International Workshop on Pulmonary Imaging
The International Workshop on Pulmonary Imaging showcases the recent innovations in pulmonary research ranging from lung physiology to advancements in AI applications and functional imaging technologies, with a special focus on pulmonary imaging and disease.
This program features over 70 presentations, including keynote talks by some of the leaders in the field, presentations by up-and-coming researchers in pulmonary imaging, and contributions from postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Each session will center on a specific theme or method, with scheduled breaks designed to foster additional discussion and networking among participants.
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Advances in Imaging & Management of Pulmonary Diseases: An International Education Symposium (Endorsed by the Fleischner Society)
Distinguished members of the Fleischner Society and University of Pennsylvania faculty will deliver six focused sessions addressing emerging CT and MR technologies, advances in pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and treatment, innovations in chest radiography and artificial intelligence, recent Fleischner Society position papers, and global developments in lung cancer screening. Participants and sponsors will benefit from expert-led presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and valuable opportunities for engagement with leading authorities in radiology and pulmonary medicine.
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2026 Deep Reconstruction Workshop
This workshop provides a multidisciplinary forum to exchange ideas on image formation, analysis, and evaluation methods using deep learning across major medical imaging modalities, including CT, nuclear imaging, MRI, Ultrasound, and optical imaging. Presentations are delivered by invitation to provide an overview of the current state of the art and to explore potential future directions.
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The Britton Chance International Symposium on Metabolic Imaging and Spectroscopy
In celebration of Britton Chance's birthday, this symposium is dedicated to highlighting cutting-edge innovations and clinical advancements in metabolic imaging and spectroscopy. Showcasing methodologies spanning optics, magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, mass spectrometry, ultrasound, and beyond, the event will convene physicists, engineers, biologists, and clinicians to exchange ideas and present recent breakthroughs in both research and clinical translation.
Past Years: 2024 - 2018 - 2013
The Department of Radiology Research Retreat (Invite Only)
This invitation-only retreat serves as a prestigious forum for leaders in radiology research to present and discuss their significant contributions to the field, including advancements in imaging science, excellence in didactic and clinical research education, and other scholarly activities that foster the development of imaging and image-guided therapies.
Preclinical Imaging Consortium
Hosted at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, this premier annual event brings together imaging core facility directors, scientists, and technology experts from across the country to share insights, explore emerging imaging modalities, and foster meaningful collaboration. The 2026 program featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, and technical sessions highlighting cutting-edge applications of imaging technologies that advance translational research.