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It is a great previledge and honour for me to start work as President of this great organisation.

We live in a time when Breast imaging is evolving rapidly across the world, driven by technological advances such as tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography, and artificial intelligence. While these developments are exciting, it is important to recognize that India's breast health landscape is unique—and our approach must reflect that reality.

We work in a country where women present at a younger age, where dense breasts are common, where awareness and access to screening remain uneven, and where resources vary widely between urban and rural settings. In such a scenario, simply adopting Western guidelines may not always serve our patients optimally.

The time has come for India to innovate its own breast imaging pathways and guidelines.

As the Breast Imaging Society of India, we have a crucial role to play in developing evidence-based, practical, and scalable recommendations that are tailored to our population. Whether it is screening strategies, reporting standards, or the judicious use of advanced technologies, our guidelines must balance scientific rigor with feasibility and affordability.

Innovation does not always mean expensive technology. It also means rethinking workflows, strengthening ultrasound-based detection, optimizing limited resources, and integrating breast imaging more effectively into public health programs. It means generating and trusting Indian data—and allowing that data to guide Indian solutions.

Education remains central to this mission. BISICON has been designed to encourage learning, discussion, and critical thinking. I urge especially our younger colleagues to engage actively, question existing practices, and contribute to shaping the future of breast imaging in this country.

I sincerely thank all the members and invite you all to share your ideas, participate actively towards redefining breast imaging in India. With your support and expertise, we can indeed take BISI to great heights.

Sincerely
Dr Smriti Hari
President BISI

It is with great humility and a deep sense of responsibility that I assume the role of General Secretary of the Breast Imaging Society for the years 2025-2027. I am honoured by the trust placed in me and grateful for the opportunity to serve this esteemed professional body.

Breast imaging is a rapidly evolving subspecialty that plays a pivotal role in early detection, accurate diagnosis, and improved outcomes for breast diseas-es, particularly breast cancer. Our Society has consistently worked towards advancing academic excellence, fostering professional collaboration, and promoting best practices in breast imaging across the country. I take pride in building upon the strong foundation laid by my predecessors.

My vision for the Society is to strengthen education, research, and outreach in breast imaging, while ensuring inclusivity and active participation of members across all career stages. We aim to enhance structured training programs, promote multidisciplinary collaboration, and facilitate the dissemination of updated guidelines and evidence-based practices. Embracing technological advancements, including artificial intelligence and newer imaging modalities, will remain a key focus.

I also look forward to expanding national and international collaborations, supporting young radiologists, and increasing public awareness about the im-portance of breast health and early screening. The Society's website will con-tinue to serve as a dynamic platform for academic exchange, announcements, and member engagement.

I invite all members to actively contribute their ideas, expertise, and enthusi-asm as we work together to further the mission of the Breast Imaging Society. With collective effort and shared vision, I am confident that we can continue to elevate standards of breast imaging and make a meaningful impact on pa-tient care.

I look forward to a productive and fulfilling term ahead.

Dr Jwala Srikala
General Secretary
Breast Imaging Society, INDIA