Jafi Lipson, MD

Jafi Alyssa Lipson, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology specializing in Breast Imaging at Stanford University School of Medicine.12 Here's an overview of her background and expertise:

Education and Training

Dr. Lipson completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard College in 1995 and received her MD from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine.1 Her postgraduate training included:

• Internship in preliminary medicine at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco
• Diagnostic radiology residency at UCSF
• Fellowship in Breast Imaging at Stanford University

She became board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in June 2009.12

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Lipson's clinical work focuses on breast imaging and includes:

• Screening and diagnostic mammography
• Diagnostic breast ultrasound
• Screening and diagnostic breast MRI
• Minimally-invasive breast biopsy and wire localization guided by x-ray, ultrasound, and MRI12

Research Interests

Her research activities have centered on various aspects of breast imaging and cancer detection:

• Mammographic density and breast cancer risk assessment
• Early breast cancer detection using contrast-enhanced mammography and MRI
• Novel blood and imaging biomarkers for breast cancer
• Image-guided wireless localization techniques for breast surgery1

Professional Achievements

Dr. Lipson has received recognition for her work, including the Junior Faculty of the Year Award from the Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Radiology in 2011-2012.2 She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Breast Imaging, and American Society of Clinical Oncology.2

As a radiologist and translational scientist, Dr. Lipson works at the intersection of data science and breast imaging, contributing to advancements in the field of breast cancer detection and treatment.3