Breast | The art of detection: Next-generation breast diagnostics
Tracks
Rm 5 | Virtual
Breast
| Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
| 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
| Rm 5 | First Floor |
Speaker
Dr Nicole Harris
Radiologist
Gold Coast University Hospital
Correlation techniques - US/MRI/Mammo
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Correlative Imaging in Breast Radiology: Integrating Ultrasound, Mammography and MRI
Accurate lesion correlation across ultrasound, mammography, and MRI is a critical skill in modern breast imaging, directly impacting cancer detection, biopsy planning, and surgical management. This presentation explores practical strategies to optimise cross-modality correlation and reduce diagnostic uncertainty.
Key topics include:
- Anatomical localisation techniques (clock-face position, depth, quadrant mapping, nipple-to-lesion distance) and use of triangulation
- Positioning differences between modalities and how these affect lesion localisation
- Translating mammographic findings (masses, asymmetries, architectural distortion, calcifications) into targeted ultrasound search patterns
- MRI-to-second-look ultrasound correlation.
This session is designed for sonographers, and trainees looking to learn and refine their correlative imaging techniques in both screening and diagnostic breast practice.
Accurate lesion correlation across ultrasound, mammography, and MRI is a critical skill in modern breast imaging, directly impacting cancer detection, biopsy planning, and surgical management. This presentation explores practical strategies to optimise cross-modality correlation and reduce diagnostic uncertainty.
Key topics include:
- Anatomical localisation techniques (clock-face position, depth, quadrant mapping, nipple-to-lesion distance) and use of triangulation
- Positioning differences between modalities and how these affect lesion localisation
- Translating mammographic findings (masses, asymmetries, architectural distortion, calcifications) into targeted ultrasound search patterns
- MRI-to-second-look ultrasound correlation.
This session is designed for sonographers, and trainees looking to learn and refine their correlative imaging techniques in both screening and diagnostic breast practice.
Biography
Dr Nicole Harris |
Gold Coast University Hospital
Dr Nicole Harris is a specialist breast radiologist and Senior Medical Officer at Gold Coast University Hospital, where she plays a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and interventional breast imaging services within a busy tertiary referral centre.
Dr Harris also works with BreastScreen Queensland, contributing to state-wide breast cancer screening and early detection programs, and is part of the clinical team at The Women's Imaging Centre, where she provides comprehensive breast imaging including mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided biopsies.
With extensive experience in multidisciplinary breast care, Dr Harris is committed to improving diagnostic accuracy, patient experience, and collaborative management pathways.
Dr Harris is also actively involved in radiology education and assessment. She serves as an examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Fellowship examinations, contributing to the construction of examination questions and participating in OSCE assessments. She is passionate about supporting the next generation of radiologists and upholding high standards in specialist training.
Dr Harris brings a wealth of clinical expertise, educational leadership, and a strong commitment to women’s health to her conference presentations.
Dr Katrina Dahl
Radiologist
I-Med Radiology
Understanding genetic risk and high-risk breast cancer screening
9:00 AM - 9:20 AMBiography
Dr Katrina Dahl |
I-Med Radiology
Dr Katrina Dahl began her career as a radiographer before completing her medical and radiology training in Queensland, working across the Princess Alexandra and Prince Charles Hospitals. In 2017, she undertook subspecialty training in breast imaging with I-MED and BreastScreen Queensland.
During her time with BreastScreen Queensland, Dr Dahl served as the designated radiologist for the Wide Bay service and played a key role in the implementation of remote radiology services in the region.
She currently leads the breast clinic at the I-MED Caboolture Medical Hub as well as working with the Ipswich and Cairns teams and holding an appointment with the Wesley Breast Clinic.
In January 2023, Dr Dahl founded and continues to chair the Queensland/Northern Territory Breast Imaging Working Group. She is passionate about advancing patient care through innovative technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, training, quality improvement and close integration with referring clinicians.
