Breast Ultrasound

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 4:30-6:00 p.m. | E350

Speakers review the physics and practical aspects of breast ultrasound, introduce emerging trends in elasticity imaging and present clinical applications of conventional and whole-breast ultrasound.

Speaker Information:

  • Maryellen L. Giger, PhD, The University of Chicago Medicine
  • Andrew Karellas, PhD, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester
  • Paul L. Carson, PhD, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor
  • Timothy J. Hall, PhD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison
  • Wendie A. Berg, MD, PhD, Magee-Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh

 

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