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Lilian C Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, specializing in Breast Imaging with clinical practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Her educational background includes:
- MD from Washington University School of Medicine (2003)
- Residency at University of Washington Medical Center (2008)
- Fellowship at Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (2009)
Dr. Wang's research focuses on optimizing breast cancer screening protocols, informed decision-making in mammography, and communication strategies for delivering difficult diagnoses. Her work examines how screening intervals affect lymph node positivity and develops unbiased decision aids for patients, while also addressing fellowship training innovations and virtual interview methodologies in radiology education. She integrates clinical practice with educational leadership to advance breast imaging standards.
Her notable honors include:
- Fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) (2025)
Dr. Wang serves as Course Co-Director for the ACR Breast MRI Course and chairs the American Roentgen Ray Society Instructional Course for Breast Imaging. As Associate Editor of the Journal of Breast Imaging, she shapes scholarly discourse while maintaining active leadership in the Society of Breast Imaging, American College of Radiology, and Radiological Society of North America. Her clinical and educational work directly impacts fellowship training standards and patient communication protocols across the field.
She leads the Breast Imaging division at Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Arkes Family Pavilion, directing clinical operations while mentoring future radiologists through structured fellowship programs and national educational initiatives.
