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Gus Iversen, Editor in Chief | May 28, 2026
UW Medicine Radiology and GE HealthCare have launched a research collaboration focused on advancing CT and molecular imaging technologies aimed at improving diagnostic imaging workflows and personalized care.
The partnership will center on cardiology, oncology and theranostics, with the organizations planning to develop and evaluate imaging technologies designed to automate workflows and support clinical decision-making. Research activities will take place at the University of Washington Department of Radiology facilities in Seattle.
The collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between the Seattle-based academic health system and GE HealthCare. The organizations said they have worked together on more than 80 research projects and produced more than 100 academic publications over the past three decades.
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“As demand for imaging grows and patient cases become increasingly complex, it’s critical that we continue to advance innovation in radiology to ensure timely, high-quality diagnostic care,” said Dushyant Sahani, professor and chairman of the University of Washington Medicine Department of Radiology.
According to the organizations, the CT portion of the program will focus on evaluating spectral imaging technologies and developing automated workflow and software tools intended to improve efficiency for clinicians and patients.
The molecular imaging and theranostics component will explore AI-enabled imaging software, radiopharmaceutical applications and image-processing technologies intended to support cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. Researchers also plan to study the use of deep learning tools for clinical trial matching and treatment selection.
“We’re at a pivotal moment in academic radiology where rising pressures are challenging how we advance research and deliver care,” said Paul Kinahan, vice chair for research and professor of radiology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. “Our collaboration with GE HealthCare allows us to take a more data-driven approach to imaging in ways that can improve efficiency and sustain innovation to ensure new discoveries are translated into clinical practice.”
GE HealthCare said the partnership also expands earlier collaborative work tied to PET/CT imaging systems and ECG-less cardiac CT technology.
