The Department of Radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is committed to maintaining the highest standards in research.

The department demonstrates this through our support of research initiatives, collaborating with other research programs focused on image analysis across neurosciences, oncology and cardiothoracic research.

Additionally, there is a strong tradition of research in both our radiology fellowship and residency programs. Fellows and residents are encouraged to participate in ongoing research as part of their training.

Radiology Research Programs

The department supports multiple innovative research programs that reflect our commitment to advancement in the field of radiology.

Deacon Image Analysis Core
The Deacon Image Analysis Core, housed within the department of Radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, provides secure, reproducible and scalable image processing and quantitative analysis support for human and nonhuman primate research studies.
DIvision of REsearch and Clinical Translation in Imaging (DIRECT-I)
DIRECT-I is an enterprise-wide imaging platform to accelerate translational research across different diseases. The central goal of DIRECT-I is to ensure that breakthrough discoveries in imaging research reach patients faster. Through advanced imaging technologies, DIRECT-I will deliver tools that meaningfully improve diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes, and thereby compress the timeline from discovery to first-in-human application.
Imaging Technology & Analytics Group (ITAG)
The Imaging Technology & Analytics Group (ITAG) partners with industry, clinical and research teams to develop, evaluate, and scale next generation imaging solutions. 

ITAG is designed to support exploratory, translational, and commercially relevant projects, providing the flexibility and technical depth needed to move from early concept to validated application.
Laboratory for Complex Brain Networks (LCBN)
The Laboratory for Complex Brain Networks (LCBN) is an Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist neuroscience and neuroimaging research facility. The primary focus of the laboratory is the development of innovative ideas, methods and technologies for systematic understanding of emergence in dynamic complex systems such as the brain.