Becton Dickinson (BD)

BD is delighted to offer a comprehensive educational program at this year EUSOBI 2026, designed to support breast care professionals in navigating today’s evolving breast intervention landscape. Through expert-led presentations and interactive hands-on training, participants will gain practical insights into ultrasound-guided VAB/VAE procedures and breast tissue marker placement, exchange experiences with leading experts and peers, and strengthen their confidence in applying best practices to everyday clinical care.

Meet the Expert

Modern Breast Interventions: Integrating AI, CEM, and Therapeutic Biopsy Approaches 

Speaker:

Dr. Thiemo van Nijnatten, Maastricht/NL

Slots:

Thursday, October 1 | 15:45 – 16:00
Friday, October 2 | 09:15 – 09:30

Location:

Booth 07 / Expo Foyer

Workshops

Biopsy talk |10:00-10:45

Speakers:

Navigating Breast Tissue Markers Challenges Across Breast Imaging Modalities
Dr. Teresa Presa, Breast Radiologist, Hospital Ramon y Cajal/Spain

US-guided VAB/VAE: Procedural Techniques and Tips
Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz, Breast Pathologist, Hospital del Mar/Spain

Slots:

Friday, October 2 | 10:00 – Dr. Teresa Presa, Breast Radiologist, Hospital Ramon y Cajal/Spain
Friday, October 2 | 10:20 – Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz, Breast Pathologist, Hospital del Mar/Spain
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 – Dr. Teresa Presa, Breast Radiologist, Hospital Ramon y Cajal/Spain
Saturday, October 3 | 10:20 – Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz, Breast Pathologist, Hospital del Mar/Spain

Hands-on session | 11:15-12:45 & 14:00-15:30

VAB/VAE/Markers

Speakers:

Dr. Jonathan James, Dr. Teresa Presa, Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz, Dr. Najd Alluhaydan, Dr. Athanasios Zouzos, Dr. Joao Abrantes

Slots:

Friday, October 2 | 11:15 – 12:45 – Dr. Jonathan James, Dr. Teresa Presa, Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz
Friday, October 2 | 14:00 – 15:30 – Dr. Teresa Presa, Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz, Dr. Najd Alluhaydan
Saturday, October 3 | 11:15 – 12:45 – Dr. Athanasios Zouzos, Dr. Najd Alluhaydan, Dr. Joao Abrantes

Location:

Room 0.1 London / MECC, level 0

Expert Prospective

Navigating Modern Practice | 16:30 – 17:15

Speakers:

Navigating VAB Across Modalities: A Practical Case Review
Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz, Breast Pathologist, Hospital del Mar/Spain

Navigating Ultrasound-Duided VAE in Practice: Enhancing Precision and Efficiency in Lesion Management
Dr. Athanasios Zouzos, Breast Pathologist, Prolipsis Center /Greece

Navigating Modern Breast Interventions: From Foundational Techniques to Contemporary Treatment Approaches
Dr. Joao Abrantes, Breast Pathologist, Hospital ULS trás montes e alto Douro/Portugal

Slots:

Thursday, October 1 |16:30 – Dr. Javier Azcona Saenz, Breast Pathologist, Hospital del Mar/Spain
Thursday, October 1 |16:45 – Dr. Athanasios Zouzos, Breast Pathologist, Prolipsis Center /Greece
Friday, October 2 | 16:30 – Dr. Joao Abrantes, Breast Pathologist, Hospital ULS trás montes e alto Douro/Portugal
Friday, October 2 | 16:45 – Dr. Athanasios Zouzos, Breast Pathologist, Hospital Prolipsis Center /Greece

Location:

Room 0.1 London / MECC, Level 0

Pre-registration for the Workshops will be available soon.

Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis. Should the workshops be booked out, please check at the BECTON DICKINSON (BD) booth M07, for available seats.

Boston Scientific

Cryoablation for breast tumors: Advancing minimally invasive treatment

This interactive workshop shows how to assess lesions, define the right strategy, and choose the optimal tools. Through hands-on activities, you will build confidence in cryoablation techniques and translate clinical insights into better treatment.

Speaker:

Dr. Monique Dorrius, Radiologist, University Medical Center Groningen

Slot:

Friday, October 2 I 10:00-11:30

Location:

Room 2.11/2.12 / MECC, level 2

Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

GE Healthcare

Improving the Neo-adjuvant Breast Cancer Patient Workflow CEM combined with SIRIUS Pintuition® non-wire surgical marker navigation

Join this workshop to explore how Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) and SIRIUS Pintuition® magnetic marker navigation can help optimize the breast cancer care pathway for patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy. The session will focus on the clinical and operational challenges of localizing tumors after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, especially when lesions show complete imaging response and targeted lymph node staging is involved. Participants will learn how CEM supports tumor assessment, residual disease evaluation, and surgical planning, particularly when MRI is limited or affected by magnetic clip artifacts. The training will also cover the role of wire-free magnetic marker localization in improving surgical precision, workflow flexibility, patient comfort, and coordination between radiology, oncology, and surgery teams. Practical case examples from Gustave Roussy will demonstrate how combining CEM with SIRIUS Pintuition® can support a streamlined, evidence-based neoadjuvant pathway.

Speaker:

Prof. Corinne S. Balleyguier, Radiologist, Head of Diagnostic Imaging, Head of Imaging Department at Gustave Roussy, Villejuif/France​

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 11:00-12:00

Location:

Room 0.14 / MECC, level 0

Kindly note that seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re very welcome to attend the workshop even without prior registration—just proceed directly to the room. For statistical tracking, attendees will be scanned upon entry.

The combination of DBT and CEM acquisitions in clinical practice

This one-hour workshop will provide a practical introduction to the association of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) and Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) in the same exam, focusing on their combined strengths while highlighting benefits, drawbacks and radiation dose levels. Dr Lorente will streamline and illustrate how this combined acquisition workflow is being leveraged in Hospital Infanta Leonor.​

Speaker:

Dr. Rosa María Lorente Ramos​, Radiologist, Head of Breast Imaging​ at Hospital Infanta Leonor, Madrid/Spain​

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 12:30-13:30

Location:

Room 0.14 / MECC,  level 0

Kindly note that seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re very welcome to attend the workshop even without prior registration—just proceed directly to the room. For statistical tracking, attendees will be scanned upon entry.

CEM & CEM-guided Biopsy in Clinical Practice

This one-hour workshop will concentrate on the diagnostic pathway of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) and the natural incorporation of CEM-guided biopsy in clinical practice.​

Speaker:

Dr. Caroline Malhaire​, Radiologist at ​Institut Curie, Paris/France

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 15:45-16:45

Location:

Room 0.14 / MECC, level 0

Kindly note that seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re very welcome to attend the workshop even without prior registration—just proceed directly to the room. For statistical tracking, attendees will be scanned upon entry.

Seeing Beyond the B-mode Image: Multiparametric Ultrasound for Smarter BI-RADS Assessment

Explore how multiparametric ultrasound combines anatomical and functional information to provide a more comprehensive assessment of breast lesions. Clinical examples will demonstrate its potential role in complementing BI-RADS-based decision making and supporting personalized patient management.

Speaker:

Prof. MD PhD Gordana Ivanac, University Hosptial Dubrava, Zagreb/HR

Slot:

Friday,  October 2 | 11:15-12:00

Location:

Room 0.11 / MECC,  ground floor

Kindly note that seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re very welcome to attend the workshop even without prior registration—just proceed directly to the room. For statistical tracking, attendees will be scanned upon entry.

Beyond Detection: How AI-Powered CAD is Transforming the ABUS Reading Experience

Explore how CAD integrated with ABUS can assist radiologists in navigating large 3D datasets, improving diagnostic confidence, enhancing workflow efficiency, and supporting consistent interpretation in daily breast imaging practice. Through clinical cases and real-world experiences, discover where AI adds value and where expert interpretation remains essential

Speaker:

Prof. MD Erkin Aribal, Acibadem Altunizade University hospital, Istanbul/TR

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 13:00-13:45

Location:

Room 0.11 / MECC, level 0

Kindly note that seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re very welcome to attend the workshop even without prior registration—just proceed directly to the room. For statistical tracking, attendees will be scanned upon entry.

Multiparametric Breast Ultrasound for Confident Lesion Characterization

This workshop explores the role of multiparametric ultrasound in breast imaging, demonstrating how advanced ultrasound biomarkers can complement BI-RADS assessment and support confident lesion characterization through practical case-based learning

Speaker:

Dr. MD PhD. Teresa Presa Abos, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid/ES

Slots:

Friday, October 2 | 16:00-16:45

Location:

Room 0.11 / MECC, level 0

Kindly note that seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re very welcome to attend the workshop even without prior registration—just proceed directly to the room. For statistical tracking, attendees will be scanned upon entry.

Automated Breast Ultrasound 360: From Live Scanning with New AI features to its use as a complement to MRI

Explore the latest innovations in ABUS, from AI-assisted acquisition and workflow optimization to its emerging role alongside MRI. Through live demonstrations and clinical cases, learn how ABUS can support standardized imaging, improve efficiency, and complement breast imaging pathways.

Speaker:

Dr. MD PhD Silvia Perez Rodrigo, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Madrid/ES

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 10:00-10:45

Location:

Room 0.11 / MECC,  level 0

Kindly note that seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re very welcome to attend the workshop even without prior registration—just proceed directly to the room. For statistical tracking, attendees will be scanned upon entry.

IceCure Medical

Join IceCure at EUSOBI 2026 for two interactive industry workshops exploring how ProSense® Cryoablation is advancing minimally invasive, image-guided breast cancer care. These practical sessions will spotlight the liquid nitrogen difference—ProSense® uses liquid nitrogen–based cryoablation to rapidly freeze and destroy tumor tissue, supporting a streamlined, outpatient approach to breast tumor ablation.

As the first and only medical device granted FDA marketing authorization for the local treatment of breast cancer in selected low-risk patients, ProSense® represents an important new option in de-escalated breast cancer care. Through expert-led discussion, procedural insights, imaging interpretation, and case-based learning, attendees will also learn how IceCure supports physicians with a growing body of clinical evidence, practical procedural know-how, and ongoing engagement around completed, ongoing, and upcoming studies.

Reading the Freeze: Practical Imaging Interpretation After Breast Cancer Cryoablation

This industry workshop will focus on the imaging appearance of the breast following ProSense® Cryoablation, a liquid nitrogen–based cryoablation technology used to destroy tumor tissue by freezing. Building on ProSense®’s FDA-cleared role in the local treatment of breast cancer for selected low-risk patients, the session will help breast imaging specialists recognize expected post-treatment findings and distinguish them from findings that may require closer assessment. The workshop will provide a practical, case-based overview of post-cryoablation imaging across modalities, highlighting key interpretation principles, follow-up considerations, and common diagnostic challenges.

 

• Expected post-cryoablation imaging findings, tissue evolution over time, and appearance of the ProSense® ablation zone across ultrasound, mammography, and MRI
• Differentiating normal post-treatment changes from suspicious or indeterminate findings, including common interpretation pitfalls
• Follow-up imaging strategy, reporting considerations, and practical guidance for multidisciplinary communication
• Case-based discussion, including insights from completed, ongoing, and upcoming ProSense® breast cryoablation studies and post-market follow-up

 

Dr. Lucia Graña-López, MD, PhD, is a Spain-based radiologist specializing in breast and women’s imaging and Head of the Breast Unit at University Hospital Lucus Augusti in Lugo, Spain. She is an experienced ProSense® user for malignant and benign breast tumors and has presented clinical data on cryoablation for early-stage breast cancer at EUSOBI.

Dr. Federica Di Naro, MD, is a radiologist specializing in breast imaging at Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi in Florence, Italy. Dr. Di Naro is experienced in ProSense® cryoablation and serves as the principal investigator of an independent breast cryoablation study evaluating ultrasound-guided cryoablation and contrast-enhanced mammography follow-up in early-stage breast cancer.

Speakers:

Dr. Lucia Graña-López, MD, PhD, Head of the Breast Unit at University Hospital Lucus Augusti in Lugo/ES
Dr. Federica Di Naro, MD, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi in Florence/IT

Slot:

Friday, October 2 |12:00-13:15

Location:

Room 0.7 / MECC, level 0

From Freeze to Future: Cryoablation as a New Frontier in De-Escalated Breast Cancer Care

IceCure’s workshop will explore the evolving role of breast cancer cryoablation as a minimally invasive, image-guided approach within the broader movement toward treatment de-escalation. The session will introduce ProSense™ Cryoablation, a liquid nitrogen–based system designed to destroy tumors by freezing in outpatient settings and discuss its role as the first and only medical device granted FDA clearance for the local treatment of breast cancer in patients aged 70 years and older with biologically low-risk tumors ≤1.5 cm who are treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy.

 

The workshop will provide a practical overview of patient and lesion selection, procedural planning, cryoablation technique, and post-procedure considerations, with emphasis on how breast imaging specialists can help guide and assess this emerging local treatment pathway.

• Clinical rationale for treatment de-escalation in biologically low-risk breast cancer and where cryoablation fits within image-guided local treatment options
• ProSense® Cryoablation: liquid nitrogen technology, minimally invasive tumor destruction, and FDA-cleared indication for selected patients aged 70 years and older with tumors ≤1.5 cm treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy
• Patient and lesion selection, procedural planning, probe placement, ice-ball monitoring, and treatment-margin considerations
• Post-cryoablation imaging, follow-up strategy, workflow considerations, and case-based discussion of practical clinical decision points

Dr. Lucia Graña-López, MD, PhD, is a Spain-based radiologist specializing in breast and women’s imaging and Head of the Breast Unit at University Hospital Lucus Augusti in Lugo, Spain. She is an experienced ProSense® user for malignant and benign breast tumors and has presented clinical data on cryoablation for early-stage breast cancer at EUSOBI.

Dr. Federica Di Naro, MD, is a radiologist specializing in breast imaging at Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi in Florence, Italy. Dr. Di Naro is experienced in ProSense® cryoablation and serves as the principal investigator of an independent breast cryoablation study evaluating ultrasound-guided cryoablation and contrast-enhanced mammography follow-up in early-stage breast cancer.

Speakers:

Dr. Lucia Graña-López, MD, PhD, Head of the Breast Unit at University Hospital Lucus Augusti in Lugo/ES
Dr. Federica Di Naro, MD, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi in Florence/IT

Slot:

Saturday, October 3 |10:30-11:30

Location:

Room 0.7 / MECC, level 0

Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

IMS Giotto – GMM GROUP

Hands-on Workshop on Giotto Class: From Diagnosis to Intervention

This 45-minute hands-on workshop including discussion of real cases and practical experience directly on Giotto Class, using its dedicated accessories. Giotto Class is the only mammography unit that, with a single click, can easily switch from diagnostic to interventional mode, enabling breast biopsies in the prone position using all types of techniques, guided by both tomosynthesis and CEM.

Speaker:

Dr. Veronica Rizzo,Research Fellow, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome – Policlinico Umberto I (Italy)
Dr. Macella Pasculli, Research Fellow, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome – Policlinico Umberto I (Italy)

Slots:

Thursday, October 1 I 15:30-16:15 – Dr. Veronica Rizzo
Friday, October 2 I 11:00-11:45 – Dr. Veronica Rizzo
Friday, October 2 I 16:15-17:00 – Dr. Marcella Pasculli
Saturday, October 3 I 10:00-10:45 – Dr. Marcella Pasculli

Location:

Room 2.10 Rhine / MECC, level 2

Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

Esaote

New Frontiers in Breast Imaging: From Decision Support to Therapy

This symposium will highlight recent advances in breast imaging and minimally invasive breast interventions. Experts will discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in daily clinical practice, the use of Fusion Imaging to improve guidance in complex biopsy procedures, and the emerging application of cryoablation as a therapeutic option for selected patients. The session will provide an overview of the benefits, challenges, and future perspectives of these innovative technologies.

Chairman:

Prof. Massimo Calabrese, Director of the Breast Radiology Unit, University of Genoa/Italy

Speakers:

A.I. as a support to everyday scanning and decision making. What are the advantages and limits?
MD PhD Nicole Brunetti, University of Genoa/Italy

Fusion Imaging: How to use technology to assist in difficult biopsy guidance
MD Giuseppe Rescinito, University of Genoa/Italy

Cryoablation: a novel mininvasive technique. Who can benefit ?
MD Jacopo Nori Cucchiari, Director of the Breast Diagnostics Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence/Italy

Slot:

Friday, October 2 I 12:45-14:15

Location:

Room 2.11/2.12 / MECC, level 2

Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis.

Mammotome

The MRI VAB Escape Room – Finding a Way Out of Diagnostic Uncertainty​

An interactive workshop in optimizing diagnostic pathways when MRI VAB is a challenge.​

Through a series of complex cases, you will explore the management of MRI-detected lesions and the clinical decisions that follow when MRI-guided VAB is available, limited, or not feasible. In this escape room experience, each management choice influences the next step in the clinical workflow, creating an engaging and practical learning journey.​​

Speaker:

Dr. Valeria Dominelli, Milan/IT

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 10:30-11:30

Location:

Room 0.6 Madrid / MECC, level 0

The Great VAB – VAE Debate

A radiologist-surgeon interview on pushing minimally invasive breast care beyond their current limits.

This workshop will be debating real cases to discover what comes next from biopsy to treatment across different imaging modalities.​ Dr. Dominelli and Dr. Grasso from leading breast cancer centers will share their complementary perspectives, exploring how multidisciplinary collaboration and image-guided intervention can optimize patient management.​ You will discover that minimally invasive breast intervention can go far beyond their perceived boundaries.​ During this session, attendees have the option to participate by voting on the patient workflow.​

Speakers:

Dr. Valeria Dominelli, Milan/IT
Dr. Antonella Grasso, Rome/IT

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 13:00-14:00
Saturday, October 3 | 13:00-14:00

Location:

Room 0.6 Madrid / MECC, level 0

What if One Tissue  Marker Was Enough?

Rethinking localization and the need for pre-surgical marking.

Through the eyes of a breast surgeon, discover how strategic marker placement can support localization, streamline surgical planning and eliminate the need for pre-surgical marking.​

Speaker:

Dr. Antonella Grasso, Rome/IT

Slot:

Thursday, 1 October | 15:30 – 16:00
Saturday, October 3 | 10:30-11:30

Location:

Room 0.6 Madrid / MECC, level 0

Open Interactive Session: Practical Lab & Expert Dialogue

Hands-on Workshop

Thursday, October 1 | 16:00-17:00
Friday, October 2 | 16:00-17:00

Location:

Room 0.6 Madrid / MECC, level 0

Please note that seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Feel free to attend the workshop without registering in advance – please make your way to the room to join us.

Merit Medical

Precision One- Step Biopsy and Localisation: From Evidence to Hands-On Practice

This workshop series presents a practical, evidence-based approach to integrating biopsy and localisation into a single-step clinical procedure, supporting a streamlined patient pathway through localisation placement at the time of biopsy. It features four expert-led sessions, each combining a 15-minute lecture with 30 minutes of hands-on training to help participants translate clinical concepts into practice. Through clinical insights, real-world experience, and practical demonstrations, the workshop supports the adoption of more efficient, streamlined, and patient-centric breast care workflows.

Learning Objectives

• Evaluate the clinical rationale and supporting evidence for integrating biopsy and localisation into a single-step workflow.
• Analyse key technical factors influencing accurate accurate localisation device placement at the time of biopsy across different imaging modalities.
• Integrate a one-step procedural approach into clinical practice to optimise workflow efficiency and patient management.

Speakers:

SCOUT® Radar Localisation for Non-Palpable Breast Lesions: CESM-guided procedures
Prof. Mirjan Misko Nadrjanski

From wire to SCOUT® Radar Reflector: Clinical Performance and Practical Impact in Breast Localisation
Dr. Marceloo Orsi, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Via G.B Grassi, Milan/IT

RADIOSO Milan Trial: Clinical Implementation of SCOUT® Radar Reflector at the European Institute of Oncology
Dr. Enrico Cassano, IEO – Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Milan/IT

TAD, being ready for axillary de-escalation
Dr. Simone Schiaffino, EOC Centro di Senologia della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano/CH

Slots:

Thursday, October 1 | 15:30 – 16:15 – Prof. Mirjan Misko Nadrjanski
Friday, October 2 | 10:45 – 11:30 – Dr. Marceloo Orsi
Friday, October 2 | 13:30 – 14:15 – Dr. Enrico Cassano
Friday, October 2 | 16:15 – 17:15 – Dr. Simone Schiaffino

Location:

Room 2.9 Meuse/ MECC, level 2

Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis. Registration will be open soon.

ScreenPoint Medical

Transpara in Practice: Screening and Diagnostic Experiences from the Reading Room

Two renowned radiologists share how they use Transpara, the most clinically validated breast AI, in daily screening and diagnostic reading. The session focuses on real-world workflow: how AI support fits into the reading room, and its role across both screening and diagnostic settings.

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. med. Sylvia H. Heywang-Kobrunner, Head of the Reference Center for Mammography Munich/DE
Dra. Carolina Sobrido Sampedro, Radiologist, Clinica Universidad de Navarra/ES

Slot:

Friday, October 2 I 15:30-16:45

Location:

Room 2.11/2.12 / MECC, level 2

Please note that seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Breast MRI at 0.55 T: Exploring New Clinical Possibilities

Breast MRI is commonly performed at 1.5 T and 3 T. With recent advances in MR technology, breast imaging at 0.55 T is opening new possibilities and raising important questions regarding its potential clinical role. In this session, the speaker will share her experience with breast MRI at 0.55 T and present selected clinical cases. She will provide insights into the clinical motivation behind exploring breast imaging at lower field strength, potential patient groups and clinical indications, as well as practical aspects of image acquisition and protocol adaptation. Through an interactive case review, participants will gain an impression of the image quality and diagnostic information that can be achieved at 0.55 T. The session will also address factors influencing diagnostic confidence, current limitations, and the positioning of 0.55 T in relation to established breast MRI at 1.5 T and 3 T. Finally, the speaker will offer her perspective on the potential future role of 0.55 T breast MRI in clinical practice and discuss considerations for clinicians interested in exploring this emerging application.

Learning objectives

• Explore the clinical motivation for performing breast MRI at 0.55 T.
• Gain insights into potential indications, patient groups, and protocol considerations.
• Review selected clinical cases and assess image quality and diagnostic confidence.
• Understand current opportunities and limitations compared with breast MRI at 1.5 T and 3 T.
• Consider the potential future role of 0.55 T within breast imaging practice.

Speaker:

PD Dr. Sabine Ohlmeyer, University Hospital of Erlangen/DE

Slots:

Thursday, October 1 | 15:30-16:15
Friday, October 2 | 15:00-15:45

Location:

Room 0.9 Athens / MECC, level 0

Participation is limited to 20 attendees and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Siemens Healthineers reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

Siemens Healthineers

Breast ultrasound in practice: From lesion assessment to ultrasound-guided biopsy

Looking to strengthen your breast ultrasound skills and gain more confidence in ultrasound-guided interventions? This highly interactive workshop combines expert teaching, case-based learning, and hands-on practice under the guidance of two experienced breast radiologists from the University Hospital Innsbruck, Austria.

The session starts with a practical introduction to breast ultrasound, including image quality requirements, key system capabilities, and common clinical challenges. Participants will then review and discuss selected breast cases in an interactive quiz format before moving to hands-on training in small groups. Using the ACUSON Sequoia™ ultrasound system and breast phantoms, participants will practice ultrasound-guided biopsy techniques while receiving direct coaching on lesion targeting, needle visualization, workflow optimization, and common pitfalls. Special attention will be given to the role of elastography in lesion assessment and biopsy planning. Beyond the hands-on experience, the faculty will share practical tips gained from years of clinical breast imaging practice and remain available for individual questions and discussion after the workshop.

Learning objectives

• Understand the technical and clinical requirements for high-quality breast ultrasound examinations.
• Perform key steps of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy in a realistic hands-on environment.
• Apply practical ultrasound and elastography findings to support lesion assessment and intervention planning.

Speakers:

Dr. Birgit Amort, Medical University of Innsbruck – Tirol Clinic, Innsbruck/AT
Dr. Silke Haushammer, Medical University of Innsbruck – Tirol Clinic, Innsbruck/AT

Slots:

Friday, October 2 | 10:30-11:30
Saturday, October 3 | 11:00-12:00

Location:

Room 0.9 Athens / MECC, level 0

Participation is limited to 12 attendees and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Siemens Healthineers reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

Siemens Healthineers

Beyond morphology: Exploring the added value of Elastography and MRI-US Fusion in breast imaging

Breast ultrasound continues to evolve, offering new opportunities to improve lesion characterization and diagnostic confidence. In this advanced interactive workshop, two experienced breast radiologists from the University Hospital Innsbruck will present challenging clinical cases that demonstrate how elastography and MRI correlation can complement conventional ultrasound assessment.

Participants will explore situations in which morphology alone may not provide sufficient diagnostic certainty and discuss how additional imaging information can influence lesion characterization and patient management.

A dedicated hands-on session with the ACUSON Sequoia™ ultrasound system will allow participants to experience advanced breast ultrasound techniques firsthand. Emphasis will be placed on elastography and MRI-Ultrasound-Fusion using an MRI-compatible breast phantom, highlighting innovative approaches for lesion localization, image correlation, and diagnostic decision-making. Combining real-world cases, expert guidance, and practical experience, this workshop offers insights into advanced applications that may help unlock additional diagnostic value from breast ultrasound in everyday practice.

Learning objectives

• Integrate elastography and MRI correlation into breast ultrasound assessment of challenging lesions.
• Recognize how MRI-US fusion can support lesion localization and diagnostic confidence.
• Apply advanced ultrasound techniques to enhance breast imaging decision-making in clinical practice.

Speaker:

Dr. Birgit Amort, Medical University of Innsbruck – Tirol Clini, Innsbruck/AT
Dr. Silke Haushammer, Medical University of Innsbruck – Tirol Clini, Innsbruck/AT

Slots:

Friday, October 2 | 16:00-17:00
Saturday, October 3 | 13:00-14:00

Location:

Room 0.9 Athens / MECC, level 0

Participation is limited to 12 attendees and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Siemens Healthineers reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

From uncertainty to clarity: AI support in difficult cases

In this clinically grounded reading session, Dr. Sophia Blum presents difficult real‑world cases to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can support decision‑making in mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis. Drawing on extensive experience from a university breast center, she highlights where AI meaningfully enhances detection, prioritization, and workflow – and where radiologist expertise remains essential.

The session uses case narratives to illustrate the practical strengths and limitations of AI, including scenarios involving subtle distortions, asymmetric densities, and complex backgrounds. Patient acceptance and trust are briefly addressed to complete a balanced picture of responsible, human‑centered AI integration.

Cases cover difficult to interpret findings: subtle abnormalities where AI may influence prioritization or decision‑making, including

• subtle or easily overlooked features: like small architectural distortions, mild asymmetries, or low‑contrast lesions that benefit from AI support.
• variability in breast densities where AI’s strengths and limitations become more apparent.
• divergent AI and human impressions where AI correctly flags an abnormality the reader might under‑prioritize, or where AI is misleading but requires expert interpretation.
• real workflow challenges like postoperative changes or ambiguous prior comparisons, where AI input influences but not determines the final decision.

Speaker:

PD Dr. Sophia Blum, University Hospital Carl Carus Gustav, Dresden/DE

Slots:

Friday, October 2 | 13:15-14:00
Saturday, October 3 | 10:00-10:45

Location:

Room 0.9 Athens /MECC, level 0

Participation is limited to 20 attendees and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Siemens Healthineers reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

Empathic Patient Communication in Breast Imaging: How we empathize with the patient

This workshop focuses on understanding the patient’s psychological experience throughout breast imaging and interventional procedures, with particular attention to anxiety, uncertainty, and trust. Special emphasis is placed on how empathy can be maintained in increasingly technology-driven environments within the breast unit.

Key topics include:

• Scenario-based discussions on delivering complex or uncertain information
• The radiologist’s role as an empathic presence beyond diagnostic accuracy
• Integrates four complementary perspectives: the voice of the patient, the voice of radiologists, the voice of an experienced clinical researcher and educator, and the voice of medical technology
• Ensure that both dimensions—empathic understanding and operational execution—are addressed in a balanced and clinically relevant manner

Speakers:

Dr. Thiemo van Nijnatten, Maastricht/NL
Caroline Justich, Vienna/AT
Dr. Anna D´Angelo, Rome/IT
Dr. Elisabetta Giannotti, Cambridge/UK
Dr. Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson, Brookline/USA
Dr. Isabel Nieto Alvarez, Erlangen/DE

Slot:

Friday, October 2 | 10:00-11:00

Location:

Room 0.2 Berlin / MECC, level 0

Please note: Seats are allocated on a “first come, first served” basis. Even without prior registration, you are warmly invited to go directly to the workshop room. For statistical reasons, you will be scanned at the entrance. 

Empathic Patient Communication in Breast Imaging: How we make it operational

This workshop translates empathic intent into observable, evidence-based communication behavior that can be applied immediately in breast imaging and interventional settings. It is fully dedicated to the clinical application of Comfort Talk® techniques during breast imaging procedures, particularly biopsies, with emphasis on efficient workflow, patient cooperation, and a more comfortable patient experience.

Key topics include:

• Evidence-based Comfort Talk® principles: gaining rapid rapport and tension diffusion through verbal and nonverbal alignment
• Operational strategies to offer patients a sense of control and resilience without compromising efficiency
• Nonpharmacologic management of pain and reframing of distressing thoughts
• Preparing for and managing key procedural moments
• Maintaining team composure and workflow stability under stress while supporting meaningful patient interaction

Speakers:

Dr. Thiemo van Nijnatten, Maastricht/NL
Caroline Justich, Vienna/AT
Dr. Anna D´Angelo, Rome/IT
Dr. Elisabetta Giannotti, Cambridge/UK
Dr. Paola Clauser, Vienna/AT
Dr. Elvira Lang-Anderson, Brookline/USA
Dr. Isabel Nieto Alvarez, Erlangen/DE

Slots:

Saturday, October 3 | 13:20-14:20

Location:

Room 0.2 Berlin / MECC, level 0

Please note: Seats are allocated on a “first come, first served” basis. Even without prior registration, you are warmly invited to go directly to the workshop room. For statistical reasons, you will be scanned at the entrance.