Department of Neuroradiology
One of the first independent academic neuroradiology departments in the country.
WHAT WE DO
The Department of Neuroradiology provide outstanding patient care, quality education, and extraordinary service to the state of West Virginia and beyond.
RNI’s expert neurointerventional radiologists using neuroimaging to create individualized treatment plans designed to help each patient have the best outcome possible. Our evidence-based stroke and aneurysm treatment protocols are based on the latest research, including work conducted here at WVU. The neurointerventional team is available around the clock for emergency stroke and aneurysm care, striving to begin treatment as quickly as possible.
Our department’s imaging analytics and informatics division is spearheading initiatives in artificial intelligence and federated research. We are improving patient care through multicenter research collaboration, clinical trials, and smarter use of data.
WHO WE ARE
The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute’s Department of Neuroradiology is one of the first independent academic neuroradiology departments in the country. The department is comprised of 15 faculty members and 26 residents and fellows.
The department is nationally recognized for its work with minimally invasive neurointerventional treatments of head, neck, and spine conditions. Innovative clinical trials put the program at the forefront of managing cerebrovascular diseases, complementing the RNI’s vascular and skull base neurosurgical programs.
LEARN MORE
Meet department chair Ansaar Rai, MD
Dr. Rai’s clinical and academic interest has been on the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke and aneurysms and has close to 20 years of experience in this field.
Treating Aneurysms with the WEB Device
The Woven Endobridge device (WEB) is a groundbreaking advance in the development of technology for the treatment of ruptured and unruptured brain aneurysms. The WVU Stroke Center was among the first in the country to use this device.
ADVANCED NEUROLOGICAL IMAGING
ADVANCED NEUROIMAGING
At RNI, our advanced neuroimaging capabilities represent the cutting edge of applied neuroradiology integrated into the workflow of multiple specialty programs. Utilizing novel image analytics, our experts are illuminating the intricate neural networks underlying human cognition and neuronal functions.
Imaging these critical areas with unprecedented clarity is paving the way for groundbreaking treatments, such as fiber tracking to precisely direct focused ultrasound ablation for the treatment of movement disorders.
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
The Department of Neuroradiology is one of the first in the country to conduct research assessing the efficacy of deep learning algorithms for simplifying neuroimage triage of stroke patients Investigators are at the helm of multiple national trials and groundbreaking first-in-human studies, solidifying the department’s position as a nationwide leader in innovative clinical research.
NEUROINTERVENTIONAL SERVICE
The neurointerventional program has earned international recognition for its cutting-edge care for stroke patients, making it an integral pillar of RNI’s comprehensive stroke center. The dedicated team of physicians, each with diverse specialty backgrounds, ensures around-the-clock availability for critical cerebrovascular procedures, including acute stroke interventions and cerebral aneurysm treatments.
NEUROINTERVENTIONAL SURGERY
MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE
The expert neurointerventionalists at WVU Medicine have provided minimally invasive treatment for strokes and aneurysms for more than 15 years. They help shape the future of neurointerventional services through leadership roles in national physician societies, serving as editors for medical journals and by participating in the latest research and clinical trials.
NEURORADIOLOGY FELLOWSHIPS
The WVU Department of Neuroradiology, in conjunction with the Department of Neurosurgery, offers fellowships in Neurointerventional Surgery, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); and in Endovascular Neurosurgery, accredited by the Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST). Fellows are engaged in resident education programs in Radiology, Neurosurgery, and Neurology.
The duration of the fellowship is one to two years, depending on the applicant’s previous training and experience.
FACES OF RNI
“I came here from Emory University because of the national reputation for genuine collaboration and a standard of excellence. I’ve stayed because of the RNI’s unique combination of growth, professional recognitions, and unparalleled clinical and academic support.”
ABDUL TARABISHY, MD
Professor, Neuroradiology Fellowship Program Director
“What I love most about my job is that it is both challenging and rewarding. It inspires me to be my best, to continue learning, improving and growing within our subspecialty. Every day is different with a new set of puzzles to solve. As we continue to advance our imaging capabilities and understanding of various abnormalities and diseases, I know that I am in a place where I can always keep that spark to learn more.”
ERIN BUTCHO, MD
Assistant Professor, Neuroradiology
“The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine are in a pristine state – ‘almost heaven West Virginia.’ What I find most rewarding about working here is applying science and technology to medicine, working with interdisciplinary teams, and participating in interdisciplinary research for improving the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. “
DAVID GULTEKIN, PhD
Associate Professor, Chief Physicist
