Shaping the Future of Breast Imaging: Leadership, Research and AI

In this episode of the SBI Podcast, hosts Dr. Karla Sepulveda and Dr. Alyssa Cubbison welcome Society of Breast Imaging President Dr. Gary Whitman, professor of breast imaging at MD Anderson, for a wide-ranging conversation about the issues shaping breast imaging today. Whitman reflects on highlights from SBI’s Annual Symposium in Seattle and looks ahead to the 2027 meeting in Pittsburgh. He discusses SBI’s transition to an independent organization, efforts to strengthen governance and expand the board, and the importance of distinguishing individual, journal and organizational perspectives on social media. The conversation also explores evolving research around breast arterial calcifications and follow-up recommendations for certain oval circumscribed masses, as well as recent AI research examining automation bias and the potential of longitudinal deep learning. Whitman also shares lessons from his career and mentorship experiences and reflects on the essential role radiologists play as part of the multidisciplinary breast care team.   The SBI Podcast is produced by Association Briefings.