Source: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital
Written by: International Office of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital
Edited by: Wang Dongmei

On the afternoon of October 21, Prof. Patrick Brennan, Associate Dean of International Research Development at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, visited Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (SYSH) and delivered a talk at the hospital’s Baiyun Meeting Hall. Prof. Erwei Song, Vice President of SYSH, and Prof. Qiang Liu, Director of International Office at SYSH, met with the guest and extended warm welcomes to him.

Both parties shared joint research interests in breast cancer detection, and expressed hopes to collaborate in relative fields. They also discussed the options of collaboration, and decided to get prepared for a joint symposium in Sydney next year.

Invited by SYSH, Prof. Brennan delivered a talk themed with 'University of Sydney: Tackling the Big Issues in Health' and 'BREAST: Transforming Breast Cancer Detection in Australia and Beyond'. He first introduced the priority research areas and international projects of the Faculty of Health Science at University of Sydney, emphasizing the importance of worldwide collaboration to tackle health issues. Then, he presented the BreastScreen Reader Assessment Strategy (BREAST), a national program that aims to enhance cancer detection in breast imaging. By displaying the development of BREAST with statistic support, Prof. Brennan pointed out the importance of promoting the BREAST project, and encouraged more researchers to take part in it. The lecture attracted many doctors and medical students at the hospital. Active discussions were also carried out afterward. 

Professor Patrick Brennan is currently Professor of Medical Imaging at University of Sydney. He is also Associate Dean of International Research Development at the Faculty of Health Sciences. As co-director of the BREAST project, Professor Brennan dedicates himself to enhancing cancer detection in breast imaging around the nation. His research involves exploring novel technologies and techniques that enhance disease detection. He studies major imaging modalities, including X-ray, computerised tomography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, with a particular focus on breast and chest imaging. Recognized as a leader in medical imaging optimization and radiological perception, Professor Brennan also works on promoting the faculty’s international collaboration and has got great results.