Candace Howard, MD PhD, FACR
@CandaceClaudio
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Vice Chair of Research. Founder & Dir Biomedical Imaging & Engineering combo residency/doctoral/PhD track. Dir Translation Res Imaging/Chief CV & Body Imaging.
UMMC Jackson, MS.
Joined May 2022
So proud to be a member of the @RadiologyChairs @GEHealthCare #LEAD program grooming the leaders of today and tomorrow! So inspiring! @aaradiol #AAR25
The @RadiologyChairs @GEHealthCare #LEAD program inspires the leaders of both today and tomorrow! So many great lectures, discussions and leadership pearls ! @aaradiol #AAR25
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Conference and hotel registration is now OPEN for the the Annual Meeting of the SRC Jan 23-25, 2026 in beautiful Fairhope, AL. Only $75 for students and residents/fellows. We have a great lineup of talks across all specialties, plus special topics. Link in thread.
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CT Colonography Most Cost-Effective Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategy for Black Adults https://t.co/nanGBKG5L0 via @neimanhpi @MontefioreRad @MontefioreNYC @EinsteinMed @RadiologyACR @CCAlliance @FightCRC @CraigMelvin
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New study finds CT colonography delivers greater value than colonoscopy and FIT for Black adults under real-world screening adherence, supporting expanded use Reston, VA — A new study published in …
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New EACVI consensus on multimodality imaging in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy! Discover insights on sex differences, athlete’s heart, pregnancy phenotype, and key imaging recommendations across modalities 🧠👉 https://t.co/HzsFC0DbHu
#EHJCVI @EACVIPresident #CVImaging #EchoFirst
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Our little secret at @UMMCnews is now out to the world, thanks to @AuntMinnie recognizing Ashley Darby as the most effective radiology administrator in the nation! I am blessed every day to work with such a terrific team! https://t.co/nFZ4uDN8iX
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Join #ACRRBMA26 to connect with radiology leaders & tackle key issues: workforce, AI, consolidation, policy & more. Register your team & save! https://t.co/9WzGPmZSkh
@RichDuszak @amykpatel @AnneMariePascoe @RBMAConnect
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The best way to start the day: Novel Imaging Techniques & Applications in the Management of Cardiomyopathies. #AHA2025. @karen_ordovas
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Don’t miss Women in Cardiovascular Imaging: From Patient to Workforce. #AHA2025. @dianalitmano @CsFuss
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UMMC Student Union Blood Drive w/ MBS & @olemisspharmacy: Thursday, November 13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Outside of the Norman C. Nelson Student Union. $15 Visa to Donors! Sign up & fill out your Donor History Questionnaire ➡️QR codes on the image. The blood drive code: 2664
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Hot off the press! VADs and more. Great work by @YaleRadRes Drs. Irene DeOliveira Santo and Manroop Kaur with cardiothoracic faculty Drs. Anna Bader and Linda Haramati. @YaleRadiology @RadioGraphics @RSNA
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Mechanical circulatory support devices have revolutionized management of advanced heart failure and critical cardiac conditions, with imaging playing a crucial role in optimizing device placement, ...
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A “forever chemical” may be taking a lasting toll on teen liver health. Scientists found that higher exposure to perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), a lesser-known PFAS, is linked to increased risk and severity of liver disease in adolescents with obesity. https://t.co/Gw1afUuHQR
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Related News USC study shows how PFAS disrupt healthy function in human liver cells September 10, 2025 Sweeping review reveals latest evidence on the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of ADHD […]
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🔥🚨#November is 🫁 #LungCancerAwareness Month. Lung Cancer Awareness #SavesLives. Together, WITH #Patients, we keep the #Fight against #LungCancer. We have made a great #Progress but still have a long way to go. #LCAM25 👇🏼Sharing, like every year, my #AWARENESS #Mnemonic
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In 2017, UMMC opened a new home for its medical students — a modern, purpose-built space designed with their needs in mind. The five-story medical education building brought together classrooms, labs and study spaces under one roof for the first time in decades.
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Comprehensive overview of national & global 🫁 cancer disparities, from prevention/screening to treatment. IMO, as health services researcher, we need to prioritize solution-oriented, mixed-methods research (and policies) to address these very well-documented inequities.
A narrative review explores the spectrum of disparities that influence lung cancer care on a national scale, including race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, geographic location, and insurance access. Read more: https://t.co/ehQ3o9I4ht
#MedEd #JournalCHEST #LungCancer
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Happy 70th anniversary to us! Take a walk through our department’s rich history in this @UMMCnews story. How far we have come and what a wonderful future we have ahead! 🔗 https://t.co/h5zkIfLOXY
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PGY-3 resident Dr. Baylor Obert attended the 40th annual congress of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe in Barcelona from Sept. 13-17. This is the world’s largest meeting for interventional radiology where Dr. Obert was able to hear lectures by
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, causing approximately 1.8 million deaths in 2022. 📝 This Review discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of lung cancer in nonsmoking individuals. https://t.co/cwW3s8eTFr
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Understanding RA/CVP Waveforms Made Easy This diagram breaks down the different waves and descents seen in right atrial (RA) or central venous pressure (CVP) tracings and links them to what’s happening in the heart. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1️⃣ ‘a’ wave: caused by right atrial
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Thank you to Dr. @ericrubinmd @VirtuaHealth for giving a wonderful UMMC Radiology Grand Rounds today! His topic today, “Balancing Radiology Work and Workforce: People, Process, or PC’s,” was highly thought-provoking!
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Great presentation tonight by @ericrubinmd to the Mississippi Radiological Society about @RadiologyACR advocacy wins!
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Today we celebrate the incredible leaders at the MIND Center who inspire, guide, and support us every day. Your vision and dedication to advancing brain health make a lasting impact—not just on our team, but on the lives of countless individuals we serve. 💙🧠
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