The live webinar will cover:
- Hot off the press – Highlights of the CAR Breast Practice Guidelines 2025 and Canadian Recommendations on Optimal Breast Biopsy Practices Developed Using a Modified Delphi Panel
- Imaging appearance of various breast pathologies
- Positioning Tips in Mammography
- Digital Mammography QC
- Advances in Breast Imaging: Emerging Technologies and the Rise of AI in Diagnostics
Short Biographies
Prasaanthan Gopee-Ramanan, HBSc, RTR, MD, FRCPC: Prasa studied Human Biology at UofT St. George from 2005 to 2009, Medical Radiation Sciences specializing as a radiographer from 2009 to 2012, attended medical school at McMaster University from 2012 to 2015 and completed specialty residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from 2015 to 2020 also at McMaster University. Currently, he has completed his 1-year subspecialty fellowship in Women’s Imaging back at UofT. Prasa has keen academic interests in medical education, mentorship, and quality assurance among other domains. Outside of academia, Prasa is a lover of spending time with his wife, son, and extended family. He is also an Indian classical music enthusiast, a mindfulness and life balance practitioner, and budding cyclist.
Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia, BSc. (Hons), MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds.
Dr. Ameya Kulkarni, MBBS, MD, Staff Radiologist: Dr. Ameya Kulkarni is a staff radiologist at Juravinski hospital and cancer centre in Hamilton, He is an Assistant professor at the McMaster University. He is a fellowship trained breast and cross-sectional imaging radiologist and the current CIBC breast assessment centre medical lead as well as Hamilton Health Sciences Breast imaging head of service. He also works as the current ultrasound modality lead and fellowship co-ordinator at Juravinski Hospital and IHF quality advisor for Southmount Medical Imaging in Hamilton. His special interest lies in cancer imaging (breast and body), teaching and international outreach. His research interests are in Contrast enhanced mammography, AI and radiom
Yvone Thackray, BSc., MSc, FHEA: Yvonne Thackray is a Clinical Academic with a distinguished career spanning education, clinical leadership, and healthcare policy. Her recent roles include Senior Lecturer, Superintendent Mammographer, and Manager of the North Central London Imaging Academy. She has also served as NHS England’s Regional Training and Development Lead for the South West and currently holds positions as an Adviser to the New Hospitals Programme and a CQC Specialist Adviser. From 2020 to 2022, Yvonne chaired the Approval and Accreditation Board for the Society and College of Radiographers. With a strong background in diagnostic imaging and breast services, she is deeply committed to advancing education, workforce development, and service improvement. In 2025, she presented a research poster at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), contributing to ongoing discussions on radiologic education and clinical practice. Yvonne’s work reflects a dynamic integration of research, clinical expertise, and policy influence to foster innovation and excellence in imaging services.
