A Decade+ of Breast Microwave Imaging (BMI): Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Microwave breast imaging is a promising frontier in breast cancer detection. This presentation summarizes over a decade of diverse studies, from early beginnings to a prototype portable device for underserved communities. We've developed a Health-Canada-approved device using 24 small vector network analyzers. Ongoing efforts focus on a low-cost multistatic device. Disparities in breast cancer detection for marginalized populations highlight the need for the system's low-cost, portable, and user-friendly solutions. A critical review emphasizes the need to improve specificity for BMI. High-contrast image reconstruction methods sometimes overshadow accuracy, a key area for investigation. The presentation focuses on radar-based reconstruction algorithms, addressing various challenges. It introduces a differential dual-breast diagnostic strategy for more accurate estimates. In conclusion, a decade of research underscores ongoing learning and integration for advancements, crucial for impacting early breast cancer detection in remote locations and low-middle income countries.
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- Date: 06 Dec 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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- 3480 Rue University
- Montreal, Quebec
- Canada
- Building: McConnell Engineering Building
- Room Number: ENGMC603
- Starts 01 December 2023 12:30 PM
- Ends 06 December 2023 09:00 AM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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A Decade+ of Breast Microwave Imaging (BMI): Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Biography: Dr. Stephen Pistorius, a tenured Professor at the University of Manitoba's Department of Physics and Astronomy, specializes in Medical Physics. He is a Senior Scientist at the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute and holds cross-appointments in Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Human Anatomy & Cell Science. A certified Medical Physicist with diverse leadership experience, he earned degrees in Physics, Radiation Physics, Medical Physics, and a Ph.D. in Physics in South Africa. Additionally, he holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Edinburgh Business School, UK. Dr. Pistorius is a senior member of the IEEE and a Fellow of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physics (FCOMP). With a background in military, industry, healthcare, administration, and academia, he has held key roles and directed medical physics programs. His research, spanning image processing, reconstruction, medical device development, and diagnostic methods, includes recent work on breast microwave imaging for screening disparities in remote regions and novel PET imaging techniques. Dr. Pistorius has made significant contributions, leading national grants, authoring 300+ publications, and currently supervising twelve trainees, showcasing his commitment to advancing medical physics for improved healthcare outcomes.