Patrick C BrennanPatrick C. Brennan is currently Professor of Medical Imaging and Associate Dean, International at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. In the latter role and within the last three years he has forged productive inter-disciplinary resarch and teaching collaborations across Health Sciences with the leading institutions in China, SE Asia, Middle East and the Americas. He is also leader of the University of Sydney's Breast Cancer Special Interest Group, consisting of over 100 academic members. Since 2011, he has been (with Prof Warwick Lee) National Co-Director of BREAST. He has won 2 medals of excellence for teaching, won five major research awards and has acted as undergraduate, graduate and PhD examiner across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. In 2009 he movedto the University of Sydneyfrom the School of Medicine in University Dublin where he was an Associate Professor and Head of Diagnostic Imaging . His new role was to establish an active research group focusing on medical imaging, whilst helping to transform the current teaching program. Since that time he has established a Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG), which is now leading the world in medical imaging research, with publications in the highest ranking international imaging journals. Professor Brennan's research involves exploring novel technologies and techniques that enhance the detection of clinical indicators of disease, whilst minimizing risk to the patient. His research has involved most major imaging modalities with a particular focus on breast and chest imaging. In line with Government priorities, his research findings have translated into improved diagnosis and management of important disease states such as cancer. He is recognized as a global leader in clinical translation of medical imaging optimization and radiological perception Professor Brennan has published over 200 original papers, supervised over 40 PhD students and has been awarded over $12.5m in research funding. Read More Read Less