MSU Department of Radiology

10/28/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Timothy Kasprzak to Resident Conference yesterday!

Dr. Kasprzak is an accomplished radiologist whose expertise extends far beyond the reading room. Drawing on his experience as a former chief medical officer, entrepreneur, and clinician, he brought valuable perspectives on medicine, leadership, and innovation to our residents.

We’re grateful for his time, insights, and an engaging day of discussion and learning!

10/21/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Walter Witschey, PhD, from the University of Pennsylvania as our visiting professor yesterday! Dr. Witschey brings extensive expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), informed by years of research and practical experience. Throughout the day, he engaged with our residents on emerging AI technologies and the ways these advancements are poised to shape the future of radiology practice. We’re grateful to Dr. Witschey for sharing his knowledge and insights with our residents and helping prepare the next generation of radiologists for an evolving, AI-enabled future.

10/13/2026

We are proud to recognize four members of our department as they celebrate significant service milestones during the final quarter of 2026.

This quarter, one colleague marks an extraordinary 40 years of service, two are celebrating 10 years, and another is reaching their 5-year anniversary. We are grateful for their dedication, achievements, and lasting contributions to our department. Their commitment, expertise, and impact continue to strengthen our team and support our mission every day.

10/07/2026

Dr. Shaun Wahab, now at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, visited to share his expertise with the residents. He is a gifted educator and an experienced abdominal imaging radiologist, and it was wonderful to have him back and catch up! We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from our alumni and even more grateful when they return to invest in the next generation.

10/05/2026

We are seeking outstanding scientists to build globally recognized research programs within the new Center for Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, with a state-of-the-art Siemens Biograph One PET/MRI, adjacent cyclotrons, and radiopharmacy/radiochemistry resources.

This position is part of Michigan State University’s Global Impact Initiative (GII), a comprehensive strategic investment in new and enhanced research endeavors designed to advance big ideas, innovation, and global impact while responding to the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan. The GII supports faculty recruitment in high-priority areas of research and aligns investments with university and college priorities, historical strengths, and new opportunities for growth.

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Working/Functional Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Tenure System Position Summary Michigan State University's Department of Radiology invites applications for tenure-system faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and/or Professor to join the Center for Imaging and....

09/30/2026

We were grateful to welcome Dr. Biren Shah, whose extensive experience spans many areas, with breast imaging being just one part of his impressive career. His work with medical students at Western Michigan University, along with his years of service to the medical industry, brings a valuable perspective to his expertise in breast imaging. Our residents had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in thoughtful discussions about upcoming changes to the board exams. We sincerely appreciate Dr. Shah for sharing his time, knowledge, and expertise with our residents!

09/23/2026

We were fortunate to have Dr. Ali Pirasteh from the University of Wisconsin-Madison join our residents for Resident Conference yesterday. Our residents greatly benefited from Dr. Pirasteh’s expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for teaching. In addition to being an outstanding educator, Dr. Pirasteh is an accomplished researcher whose experience and insights are valuable to our trainees and colleagues alike.

09/11/2026

Dr. Kerver is an Associate Professor in the Human Anatomy division of MSU Radiology, based in East Lansing. For the past nine years, she has helped educate future physicians, combining her passion for teaching with her fascination for the human brain. After earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Albion College and a PhD in Neuroscience from Michigan State University, Dr. Kerver completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan studying s*x differences in drug addiction and also worked with Gift of Life Michigan on the surgical tissue team. While each experience contributed to her career, she ultimately realized that teaching was where she felt most fulfilled. Today, she enjoys working closely with medical students and seeing the excitement that comes when a challenging concept finally clicks. Among her proudest professional achievements are receiving the A.B. Baker Teaching Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology and the Green Apple Award from College of Human Medicine students in recognition of her teaching excellence.

Outside of work, Dr. Kerver enjoys playing tennis, attending concerts, and spending time with her family. She and her wife, Andi, have a seven-year-old daughter, Kate, who loves stopping by to meet the medical students. A devoted music fan, Dr. Kerver counts Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift among her favorites and has seen Lady Gaga perform live eight times. She is also an enthusiastic supporter of the Detroit Lions and is optimistic that this will be Coach Dan Campbell's year. When it is time to get away, Dr. Kerver and her family enjoy spending time in northern Michigan near Petoskey.

09/02/2026

Dr. Pernicano joined us from our friends down the road at the University of Michigan to share his expertise in thoracic imaging. His vast experience and genuine love of teaching made for an outstanding combination and a wonderful day of learning.

08/26/2026

Our first visiting professor of the academic year presented what we call a non-diagnostic topic: vision training. Dana Dean, OD, from San Diego, California, is a behavioral optometry specialist who spent the day working with our residents on communicating through visualization, the multifaceted layers of vision, and peripheral vision.

We enjoyed learning outside the box, expanding our perspectives, and adding new skills to our toolbox!