Athina Vourtsis, MD, PhD
Athina Vourtsis MD, PhD, European Liaison, is a dedicated breast radiologist based in Athens Greece. Dr. Vourtsis is the founder of the Diagnostic Mammography Center and the founding President of the Hellenic Breast Imaging Society. She has authored or coauthored 47 peer-reviewed papers, has coauthored in breast imaging books and has been the Principal Investigator in many research studies. Dr. Vourtsis has presented more than 300 lectures as an invited speaker and over 80 lectures on breast awareness programs. Through her career she has actively supported non-profit associations and has received honorary awards for her efforts on the national breast awareness program in Greece called “Alma Zois”. She has special interest in educating healthcare professionals as well as women on the implications of breast density and the necessity of supplemental screening. She is also a member of the DenseBreast-info.org Medical Advisory Board, was instrumental in the development and launch of DB-I/Europe, and additionally serves as European Liaison.