Breast Imaging

Breast cancer awareness month comes around every October. All year long, UCSF imaging scientists and breast radiologists conduct research and clinical trials to improve care for patients with breast cancer. Here we summarize four recent studies.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, UCSF Imaging highlights Breast Imaging Sonographer Katie Kinson, whose skill and compassion help patients find comfort and clarity through every step of their breast imaging journey.

Karen Keen, MR, Lead Breast Technologist at PCMB, plays a vital role in guiding patients through each step of their MRI with precision and empathy.

Dr. Christine Glastonbury has been named the Elizabeth A. Guillaumin Endowed Chair in Neuroradiology. Dr. Bonnie Joe has been named the inaugural Edward A. Sickles Professor in Breast Imaging and will also serve as associate chair for faculty mentoring.

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we express our gratitude for the remarkable women who drive excellence and innovation in the UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, and spotlight Natsuko Onishi Yamashita, MD, PhD, of the Breast Imaging Research Group.

MRI has an important role in assessing Ductal Carcinoma in Situ risk and guiding treatment decisions for women who elect not to undergo standard surgical management and instead opt for endocrine treatment and imaging surveillance.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging welcomes Shinn-Huey (Shirley) Chou, MD, MPH, to the Breast Imaging division as a faculty member.

During Women in Medicine Month we’re proud to honor the clinicians, researchers, and educators who are advancing radiology. From exceptional patient care to teaching and discovery, we’re spotlighting the significant contributions of women at UCSF Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and sharing their experiences, reflections, and insights as women in medicine. This story is part 2 of our Women in Medicine Month series.

The AVON Comprehensive Breast Center held a celebration Tuesday to honor and recognize 20 years of visionary care and the incredible staff members who provide the best experience and most current technology to patients, regardless of their ability to pay, their gender, or immigration status.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) currently recommends that women begin breast cancer screening mammograms at age 40 and receive them every two years thereafter. Bonnie Joe, MD, PhD, Division Chief of Breast Imaging at UCSF’s Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, contends that biennial screenings are not frequent enough and the standard should instead be annual screenings.