Current Research and Scholarly Interests
Our group focuses on breast cancer detection and diagnosis with imaging, development and testing of new imaging techniques, and transfer of new technology to the clinical arena.
As leader of the California Breast Imagin Information Group (CBIIG) which includes members from all California academic breast centers and with members of private practice, current work focuses on the impact of COVID-19 during shutdown, re-opening and periodic re-closing/re-opening during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and upcoming federal implementation of new breast density laws.
Other ongoing work focuses on Deep Learning of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, AI of breast MRI, AI in triple negative breast cancer, CT-guided localization of axillary lymph nodes after NACT, US-guided tattoo marking of axillary lymph nodes prior to NACT, breast cancer recurrences after radiation therapy, mammography image quality, MRI diffusion-weighted imaging, MRI biopsy, MRI BIRADS 3, mammography positioning, imaging of fat necrosis after fat transfer, FDG PET-CT, use of MRI MIP for nipple vascularization.
Publications include work in digital breast tomosynthesis, analog and digital mammography, breast density legislation, computer-aided detection, breast ultrasound, breast cancer screening, high-resolution dynamic contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), MRI-guided breast biopsy, MR spectroscopy, diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), fine-needle aspiration cytology, stereotactic needle biopsy, partial breast irradiation, sentinel lymph node biopsy, radiofrequency percutaneous tumor ablation, compliance with recommendations after biopsy and imaging of neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Stanford provides the optimal location in Silcon Valley for developing, researching, transferring and implementing new technology to the clinical arena in our busy all-digital tomosynthesis Breast Cancer Center. Working with world-class basic science researchers, engineers, chemists and physicists the Stanford Breast Imaging service provides state-of-the-art imaging with access to the latest technologies and imaging modalities. The Lucas Center for Magnetic Resonance and Spectroscopy, and the Clark Center which houses the MIPS program are located within a block from the Medical Center and from each other. Breast cancer imaging research is supported by a uniquely qualified team of Stanford Radiology Engineering, Physics and Medical faculty, postdoctoral candidates and graduate students from around the world.
The Stanford Breast Imaging Service has state-of-the-art imaging equipment to provide imaging research material, including all tomosynthesis digital mammography units, PACS to correlate ultrasound, MRI and PET/CT images and a hosptial-wide patient electronic medical information system. Research stems from clinical questions generated at the Breast Center, clinical dilemmas encountered during everyday practice, and implementation of new techniques developed at Stanford and in Silicon Valley to improve women's health.
