Current Board of Directors:
President
Dr. Supriya Kulkarni, DMRD, DNB, FRCP(C), FSBI. Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Supriya Kulkarni, an Associate Professor and Division Lead, Breast Imaging, at the University of Toronto’s Department of Medical Imaging. She is the President of the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging and Fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging. She is a breast imaging radiologist within the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI), has over 24 years’ experience with clinical breast imaging, working in hospitals with patients, in multiple capacities including within the Ontario Breast Screening Program, the largest organized screening program in Canada. She is internationally renowned for her teaching and education and has over 150 didactic lectures, numerous visiting professor engagements, and is a recipient of several teaching, and mentorship awards for postgraduate education and contribution to cancer education.
Past President CSBI
Dr. Jean Seely, MD, FRCPC, FSBI, FCAR. Professor of Radiology, The University of Ottawa
Dr. Jean Seely is a professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Ottawa. Dr Seely is the Head of the Breast Imaging Section of the Department of Medical Imaging at The Ottawa Hospital and the hospitals served in the Ottawa Region. Dr. Seely practices clinical breast imaging and intervention. She is a recipient of the Order of Ontario and has been awarded Fellow of the CAR and Fellow of the SBI. Dr. Seely has published many articles, chapters and reviews on intervention in the chest and breast, breast MRI, patient experience and screening mammography.
Vice-President
Dr. Maya Grisaru Kacen, MD, MBA. Assistant Professor of Radiology, Western University
Dr. Maya Grisaru Kacen, MD, MBA, is an Assistant Professor of Radiology and the Breast Imaging Fellowship Supervisor at Western University, where she completed clinical and research fellowships in breast and abdominal imaging. She is actively involved in national and international radiology education, with academic interests in advanced imaging techniques, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation.
Treasurer
Dr. Vivianne Freitas, MD. Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Vivianne Freitas is a breast radiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.
She leads AI-driven breast cancer research, holds multiple national grants, and serves on
editorial boards of major journals. She completed a fellowship in Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research in Germany, and actively contributes to international scientific societies.
Director of Education Co Chair
Dr. Raman Verma, MD, FRCPC. Assistant Professor of Radiology, The University of Ottawa
Dr. Raman Verma is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Verma is actively involved in all aspects of breast imaging and intervention at the Women’s Breast Health Centre at The Ottawa Hospital. He has a strong interest in resident teaching, participating in providing CME courses, and the Annual Radiology Resident Review Course.
Director of Education Co Chair
Dr. Zina Kellow, MD, FRCPC. Assistant Professor of Radiology, Dalhousie University
Dr. Zina Kellow is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She worked for many years in Vancouver and Montreal prior to transitioning her practice more recently to the East Coast. She is constantly striving to help evolve the field of breast imaging to better facilitate accurate and timely diagnosis. She values meaningful patient interaction, the opportunity to teach, and collaboration with experts across the country.
Director of Memberships
Dr. Silma Solorzano, MD. Assistant Professor of Radiology, McGill University, Breast Imaging Radiologist
Dr. Silma Solórzano is an assistant professor at McGill University, working at the MUHC’s Cedars Breast Clinic. Dr. Solórzano prior position was working at the Saint Jerome Hospital (CISSS Des Laurentides), a community hospital, where she was the head of the breast imaging section for over 10 years. In this position, she was instrumental in establishing the regional Designated Reference Center for Investigation (CRID) at the St Jerome Hospital as part of the Québec Breast Cancer Screening Program (PQDCS). Dr Solórzano is involved in breast cancer screening and diagnostic procedures. Teaching a new generation of radiologists is one of her passions and her current academic environment is ideal to inspire fellows as well as to collect material for her local and international lectures.
Member at Large
Dr. Shushiela Appavoo, MD, FRCPC. Associate Clinical Professor, University of Alberta, Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Shiela Appavoo is an associate clinical Professor at the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at University of Alberta. She has held various leadership positions in breast imaging including breast imaging lead of the Alberta Society of Radiologists as well as Chair of the breast imaging working group of the Canadian Association of Radiologists and the Guideline Chair for the 2013/2016 CAR Breast Imaging and Intervention guideline. She initiated and chairs the CSBI Patient Engagement Group and she has also initiated the Coalition for Responsible Healthcare Guidelines, advocating for better health screening guidelines for Canadians across multiple specialties. Dr. Appavoo has a focus on advocacy, responsibility and fairness in healthcare.
Member at Large
Dr. Mélanie Thériault, MD, FRCPC. Associate Professor, McGill University
Dr. Melanie Thériault has been an associate professor at McGill University Health Center (MUHC) since 2013. She has been head of the Breast division and director of medical imaging at the Cedars Breast Clinic at the MUHC since 2018. She was director of the Fellowship program in the Department of Radiology at the MUHC from 2016 to 2025. She continues to supervise the Fellowship program for the Breast imaging, Women’s imaging and Abdominal sections Prior to her medical training, Dr Thériault earned a masters degree in psychology (M.Ps) from Laval University in Quebec. She advocates for the well-being of residents and fellows in radiology and was a member of the Wellness committee for 5 years. Over the years, she has contributed to the training of many residents and fellows, and her mission is to share her passion for breast imaging.
Member at Large
Dr. Tanya Martin, MD, FRCPC. Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia. Breast Imaging Section Head at BC Cancer, Vancouver
Dr. Tanya (Tetyana) Martin is a Breast Imaging Section Head/Lead at BC Cancer Vancouver and a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC. She completed her residency at Dalhousie University in Halifax, followed by fellowships in Breast Imaging and ER/Trauma at UBC in Vancouver. She has been involved with the UBC Residents Training Program for over a decade and established a BC Cancer Vancouver Breast Imaging Fellowship Program in 2022, which she is currently directing. Outside work. Dr. Martin is actively engaged in global health and is a director of the UBC Radiology Global Outreach Program (RGOP). In collaboration with Radiology Across Borders (RAB), she has taught as part of various international projects and is a key organizer of the annual radiology conference for the Pacific Islands in Fiji.
Director of MRT
Lisa Smith, TIM. Medical Imaging Technologist, Anna La Berge Hospital, Chateauguay, Quebec
Lisa Smith is an experienced Medical Imaging Technologist specializing in mammography and autonomous breast ultrasound. She is certified to train technologists in mammography positioning and brings a strong commitment to quality patient care in breast imaging. Based at Anna La Berge Hospital in Chateauguay, Lisa provides expert imaging services in both mammography and ultrasound. She is also a passionate advocate for breast health, co-founder of the Breast Wellness Group, and a regular presenter on breast cancer awareness. Her professional contributions include speaking at national conferences and participating in international radiology forums, reflecting her dedication to ongoing learning and community education.
Past Director of MRT
Christie Barbesin, MRT (R), DMS, CBI, RDMS (BR). Charge Technologist of Diagnostic Breast Imaging, Rose Ages Breast Health Centre, The Ottawa Hospital
Christie Barbesin is a passionate and dedicated Breast Imaging Technologist with close to 25 years of experience. She has worked in both screening and diagnostic settings, with the majority of her career spent in diagnostic Breast Imaging. As a mammographer and breast sonographer, Christie is committed to providing high-quality images and to delivering exceptional patient care. She enjoys sharing her breast imaging knowledge with fellow Technologists, imaging students, Residents, and clinical staff. She is currently the Charge Technologist of Diagnostic Breast Imaging at the Rose Ages Breast Health Centre at the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus.
Member at Large
Sue Peters, MCLSC, R. AUD. Healthcare Consultant & Patient Representative
Sue Peters currently serves as the patient representative on the CSBI Board of Directors. Sue was diagnosed with breast cancer through routine screening in 2016. Since that time, she has been an active patient partner including a 6-year term with Health Quality of Council of Alberta (HQCA) Patient and Family Advisory Committee. She currently sits as patient advisor to the Alberta Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Advisory Committee. Professionally, Sue is a healthcare consultant specializing in practice facilitation and building quality improvement capacity in both primary and specialty care teams across Canada. She has a special interest in helping teams provide better screening to their patients.
Trainee Representative
Dr. Alice Wang
Dr. Alice Wang is a third-year diagnostic radiology resident at the University of Calgary. She currently serves as one of the trainee representatives on the board of directors for CSBI.
Dr. Alice Wang has a special interest in breast imaging, medical education and mentorship. She plans to pursue a fellowship in breast imaging.
Trainee Representative
Dr. June Wang
Dr. June Wang is a fourth-year diagnostic radiology resident at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital/Wayne State University School of Medicine. She currently serves as one of the resident representatives on the board of directors of the CSBI Executive Director. After residency, she will be doing her Breast Imaging Fellowship at the University of Ottawa. She is passionate about quality improvement and medical education.
Founding Members:
- Dr. Jean Seely
- Dr. Shiela Appavoo
- Dr. Mona El Khoury
- Dr. Paula Gordon
- Dr. Anat Kornecki
- Dr. Yves Loisel
- Dr. Anabel Scaranelo
- Dr. Nancy Wadden
- Dr. Linda Warren