Rethink Imaging · 2025-03-20 · 35 min
In this episode of Frame by Frame, host Chris St. John welcomes Dr. Kalpana Kanal, a diagnostic medical physicist specializing in CT imaging and radiation safety. Dr. Kanal shares her journey from pure physics to medical imaging, highlighting her pivotal role in establishing diagnostic reference levels for adult and pediatric CT scans. She discusses the impact of the ACR Dose Index Registry (DIR) in standardizing radiation dose management across healthcare facilities and the importance of balancing dose reduction with maintaining high-quality diagnostic images. Dr. Kanal also delves into her groundbreaking work in forensic CT imaging, where advanced technology is used to determine causes of death without the need for invasive autopsies - addressing both practical and emotional challenges for families. As a trustee of the American Board of Radiology and former chair of the ACR’s CT Dose Index Registry, Dr. Kanal has significantly contributed to improving radiation safety nationwide. Her insights offer valuable guidance for facilities looking to optimize their imaging protocols while ensuring patient care and safety.
Other episodes covering the same guests and topics, from across The B2B Podcast Index.
The MRI Safety Myth: “No Radiation” Doesn’t Mean No Risk with Tobias Gilk96 / 100
Photon Counting CT Could Revolutionize Diagnostic Radiology79 / 100
Medical Physics in Rural Hospitals: Higher Dose, Lower Resources, Bigger Stakes74 / 100
Are CT Scans Safe? What Most People Get Wrong About Radiation88 / 100
Medical Imaging Professionals Need More Than Recognition: They Need Influence with Brandon Smith
