Call for papers - Live imaging techniques

Michaela Cellina, MD, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Italy

Dr Michaela Cellina is an Italian radiologist and holds extensive expertise in diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray techniques. She earned her medical degree with honors from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, in 2006, and subsequently specialized in diagnostic radiology with distinction. Dr Cellina is Medical Director and Head of MRI Services since 2015 in Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Milan. Her career spans roles in both academic and clinical domains, with significant contributions to imaging research, particularly in MRI and AI integration in radiology. As a prominent educator, she is holding teaching roles at the University of Milan and serving as a mentor for radiology trainees.  Dr Cellina is also the author of over 130 articles. Dr Cellina’s leadership roles in collaborative research projects—such as AI-based imaging studies and multidisciplinary investigations into lymphedema and oncological imaging—enables her to curate diverse, high-quality contributions from global experts. Her active participation in international congresses as a speaker and moderator ensures she remains at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations. Dr Cellina has been actively involved in projects integrating AI into diagnostic practices and holds leadership positions within Italian and European radiology organizations. She is the Deputy Editor of La Radiologia Medica and member of the editorial board of BMC Medical Imaging. Her career has been dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence into the clinical activity, optimizing patient outcomes, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

Hannes Köhler, Dr rer med, University of Leipzig, Germany

Dr Hannes Köhler has a background in medical engineering and received his doctorate from the University of Leipzig in 2024. He is a senior scientist at the Innovation Center Computer Assisted Surgery (ICCAS) of the University of Leipzig. His current research is concerned with biomedical optics, spectral imaging and image processing, with a focus on laparoscopic hyperspectral imaging in surgery.
 

Hiroo Suami, MD, PhD, Macquarie University, Australia

Dr Suami trained as a reconstructive microsurgeon. He started lymphatic research in 2001 when he worked at the University of Melbourne. Dr Suami developed a novel radiographic technique to demonstrate the lymphatic system in a cadaver model in 2003 and in 2005 he was awarded from the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation in the USA. In 2009, Dr Suami joined the Department of Plastic Surgery at the MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Texas as Assistant Professor and a director of Microsurgery Research Centre. He joined Macquarie University in 2015 and works with the Australian Lymphatic Education, Research and Treatment Centre (ALERT) as Associate Professor and Research Lead.