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Julien Aguet
Biography
Dr. Julien Aguet is a paediatric radiologist in the Division of Emergency Radiology at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), the first of its kind in Canada. He also holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Imaging at the University of Toronto and serves as a Project Investigator at the SickKids Research Institute. Dr. Aguet’s clinical expertise focuses on imaging for acutely ill and injured pediatric patients, with a commitment to improving patient care and staff well-being through a culture of compassion and support.
Dr. Aguet is a dedicated advocate for staff and trainee well-being, integrating mindfulness, collaboration, and efficiency into his work at SickKids. Through the RadWELL initiative, he fosters a proactive approach to well-being by implementing fellowship introductory sessions, monthly check-ins, and wellness events that promote resilience and connection. He also cofacilitates mindfulness-focused activities, such as the Social Lunch & Learn Series, equipping participants with practical tools to reduce stress and anxiety and enhance team cohesion.
In addition to his well-being efforts, Dr. Aguet supports innovation in clinical workflows as part of the PACS Champion initiative. He provides technical support and personalized training to optimize the use of critical radiology tools, streamlining processes and improving the user experience. His combined focus on well-being and efficiency reflects his belief that fostering a supportive, collaborative environment is essential to delivering exceptional care and driving innovation in paediatric radiology.
Research
Dr. Aguet’s research focuses on advancing imaging technologies and protocols to improve outcomes for paediatric patients. As part of the Division of Paediatric Emergency Radiology at SickKids, he is currently optimizing imaging protocols for acutely ill and injured children. His work aims to refine CT protocols tailored to specific injury mechanisms and body regions, leveraging new CT technology to minimize radiation exposure while enhancing diagnostic precision. These efforts strive to establish faster, safer, and more accurate imaging pathways in pediatric trauma care.
Dr. Aguet also leads research on brain perfusion imaging in neonates with congenital heart disease, exploring the complementary roles of ultrafast ultrasound imaging and advanced MRI techniques. By analyzing pre- and post-surgical cerebral blood flow, his study seeks to improve understanding of the relationship between cerebral perfusion and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Through his research, Dr. Aguet has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributed to international conferences, highlighting his expertise in paediatric radiology and imaging innovation.
Education and experience
- 2024–Present: Staff Radiologist, Division of Emergency Radiology, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 2024–Present: Assistant Professor, Medical Imaging, Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 2024–Present: Hypercare Champion, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2024–Present: EPIC Champion, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2024–Present: DIR Staff and Trainee Well-being Team (RadWELL) lead, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2024–Present: UV PACS Champion, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2023–2024: Senior Clinical Fellow, General and Neuroradiology, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2022–Present: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Champion, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2021–2023: Clinical Research Fellow, Susan Harris and David Kassie Fellowship in Cardiology, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2021–2023: Trainee Well-being Representative, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2020–2021: Fellowship, General Paediatric Radiology, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2020–2021: Chief Fellow, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2019–2020: Fellowship, Paediatric Cardiac Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2018–2019: Chief Resident, Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging, Children’s Hospital Zürich, Switzerland
- 2018: Swiss Federal Postgraduate Training Title of Specialist in Radiology, Switzerland
- 2017–2019: Fellowship, Paediatric Radiology, Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, Children’s Hospital Zürich, Switzerland
- 2016–2017: Residency Training, Neuroradiology, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), Switzerland
- 2015–2016: Residency Training, Radiology, Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional, and Paediatric Radiology, University Hospital Bern (Inselspital), Switzerland
- 2014–2015: Residency Training, Radiology, Department of Radiology, University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV), Switzerland
- 2013–2014: Residency Training, Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hospital of Yverdon-les-Bains (eHnv), Switzerland
- 2011–2013: Residency Training, Radiology, Department of Radiology, University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV), Switzerland
Achievements
- 2024: RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, Nominee, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Oak Brook, IL, USA (Research Award, Specialty: Radiology)
- 2023: Fellowship Achievement Award on Scientific Discovery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
- 2022: Innovation Award, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada