Canadian radiology: 2025 update.
Authors
Affiliations (7)
Affiliations (7)
- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4K1, Canada. [email protected].
- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Division of Neuroradiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University, Victoria General Building, 3rd Floor, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9, Canada.
- Department of Medical Imaging, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8, Canada.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5, Canada.
- Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada.
Abstract
Radiology in Canada is evolving through a combination of clinical innovation, collaborative research and the adoption of advanced imaging technologies. This overview highlights contributions from selected academic centres across the country that are shaping diagnostic and interventional practice. At Dalhousie University, researchers have led efforts to improve contrast media safety, refine imaging techniques for hepatopancreatobiliary diseases, and develop peer learning programs that support continuous quality improvement. The University of Ottawa has made advances in radiomics, magnetic resonance imaging protocols, and virtual reality applications for surgical planning, while contributing to global research networks focused on evaluating LI-RADS performance. At the University of British Columbia, the implementation of photon-counting CT, dual-energy CT, and artificial intelligence tools is enhancing diagnostic precision in oncology, trauma, and stroke imaging. The Hospital for Sick Children is a leader in paediatric radiology, with work ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) brain tumour classification to innovations in foetal MRI and congenital heart disease imaging. Together, these initiatives reflect the strength and diversity of Canadian radiology, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing patient care through innovation, data-driven practice and collaboration.