91101 - Technical and Technological Evolutions in the Breast Units (BO)

Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 9079)

Learning outcomes

Students will learn the techniques of breast MRI, breast MRI spectroscopy, breast perfusion, breast implant investigations, and advanced breast studies. Breast radiation therapy and reassessment are also covered.

Course contents

Level II breast retraining

*New biopsy systems

*Artificial intelligence in breast medicine

*software for breast density assessment

*Radiomics

*Genomic Tests *

Analysis and discussion of clinical case

*Practical tests with latest generation biopsy systems

Readings/Bibliography

Manual Brevera

https://www.hologic.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/Brevera%20Breast%20Biopsy%20System%20User%20Guide%20%28MAN-06700-702%29%20Italian%20Rev_002%2005-2021.pdf

Osservatorio terapie avanzatehttps://www.osservatorioterapieavanzate.it/innovazioni-tecnologiche/digital-health/cancro-al-seno-l-intelligenza-artificiale-batte-l-essere-umano-nella-diagnosi

Manuale Quantra

https://www.medicalexpo.it/prod/hologic/product-70711-506392.html

Radiomica eintelligenza artificiale

https://static.sif.it/SIF/resources/public/files/congr20/ri/Retico.pdf

Genomicic Test

https://europadonna.it/2022/09/21/test-genomici-per-il-tumore-al-seno/

Teaching methods

Lectures and practise on latest generation biopsy systems.


Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Assessment methods

Multiple choices Tests and open questions and practical test on the biopsy system.

Teaching tools

Teaching tools.

PC, video projector, interactive whiteboard.

Office hours

See the website of Riccarda Biagi