Canadian radiology: 2025 update

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging
• Radiology Research
• Healthcare Innovation

Background:

• Canadian radiology is undergoing significant evolution.
• This is driven by clinical innovation, collaborative research, and advanced imaging technologies.
• Selected academic centers are at the forefront of these advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of key contributions from Canadian academic radiology centers.
• To highlight innovations shaping diagnostic and interventional radiology practice.
• To showcase advancements in areas like contrast media safety, radiomics, and AI.

Main Methods:

• Review of selected academic centre contributions.
• Highlighting specific research and technological implementations.
• Focus on advancements in diagnostic and interventional radiology.

Main Results:

• Dalhousie University: improved contrast media safety, hepatopancreatobiliary imaging, and quality improvement programs.
• University of Ottawa: advances in radiomics, MRI protocols, virtual reality for surgical planning, and LI-RADS evaluation.
• University of British Columbia: implementation of photon-counting CT, dual-energy CT, and AI for oncology, trauma, and stroke imaging.
• The Hospital for Sick Children: leadership in pediatric radiology, including AI for brain tumor classification, fetal MRI, and congenital heart disease imaging.

Conclusions:

• Canadian radiology demonstrates strength and diversity through innovation.
• Academic centers are committed to advancing patient care.
• Key themes include data-driven practice and inter-institutional collaboration.