International breast density and cancer risk assessment workshop: advances, challenges, and emerging solutions, a summary from the 11th IBDW, Kaua‘i 2025
Workshop summary reveals advances in imaging biomarkers and risk modeling for breast cancer, highlighting the need for diverse validation and equitable screening.
Key Points
Summarize scientific findings from the 11th International Breast Density Workshop addressing breast density measurement, underlying biology, and personalized cancer risk assessment.
Synthesized findings from 85 research abstracts presented by clinicians, scientists, and advocates across 14 countries.
Organized discussions into five focus areas spanning imaging biomarkers, biological modulators, technological innovations, multi-omic integration, and screening equity.
Utilized an interactive Breast Cancer Risk Board modeled after clinical tumor boards to evaluate real-time case studies in risk management.
Noted rapid maturation of artificial intelligence-based imaging biomarkers for enhanced breast cancer risk stratification.
Identified critical gaps in algorithm validation across racially and ethnically diverse populations.
Emphasized the necessity of standardized density measurements and community engagement to ensure equitable breast cancer screening recommendations.