Susan Astley Theodossiadis

Professor of Intelligent Medical Imaging, The University of Manchester

Sue’s work is focused on the development and evaluation of imaging biomarkers for breast cancer risk, and the science underpinning stratified screening. Her research encompasses a range of technologies both for breast density measurement and early detection of cancer. Projects include the use of AI to predict cancers and to assess breast cancer risk from standard and ultra-low-dose mammograms, assessment of breast cancer risk in Saudi Arabia, evaluation of the impact of computer aided detection on reader behaviour and performance, reader variability studies, and the use of contrast enhanced mammography for evaluation of breast lesions. Her work is collaborative within a multidisciplinary network of scientists and clinicians in the UK and overseas. Sue started out as an astronomer and cosmic ray physicist before developing an interest in computation and medical imaging.