University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: August 2025

New Name, Same Mission: We Are Now the Molecular Imaging Technology Research Program (MITRP)

Our research group has a new name! The group formerly known as the Molecular Imaging / Magnetic Resonance Technology Lab (MIMRTL) will now be called the Molecular Imaging Technology Research Program (MITRP). The new acronym can be pronounced “mitt-rip.” This change helps better align our group with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and …

Dr. McMillan Partners on Grant to Develop AI Chatbot for Patient-Surgeon Communication

Dr. Alan McMillan, principal investigator of the Molecular Imaging Technology Research Program (MITRP), is a key collaborator on a newly funded project that aims to harness artificial intelligence to improve patient care. In partnership with Dr. Courtney Balentine of the UW Division of Endocrine Surgery, Dr. McMillan has been awarded a two-year, $69,000 pilot grant …

Dr. Alan B. McMillan Named a Deputy Editor for Radiology

The Molecular Imaging Technology Research Program (MITRP) is proud to announce that its principal investigator, Dr. Alan B. McMillan, has been named an interim Deputy Editor for the prestigious journal Radiology. This appointment, effective August 1, 2025, recognizes Dr. McMillan’s significant contributions and expertise in the field of medical imaging. Radiology, with a 2024 Impact …