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Nebojsa Duric, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester. He serves as Vice Chair for Research in Imaging Sciences. His academic journey includes a BSc in Astronomy and Astrophysics, followed by MSc and PhD in Physics from the University of Toronto, and an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Duric's research focuses on medical imaging technologies, particularly ultrasound tomography for breast cancer screening and treatment monitoring. He co-developed the SoftVue system, a clinical ultrasound tomography platform.
His research interests span ultrasound tomography, breast density quantification, and imaging biomarkers for cancer risk assessment. Key contributions include correlating sound speed measurements with breast density and evaluating tamoxifen therapy efficacy. Dr. Duric has over 130 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple awards, including the Aunt Minnie Roadie Award (2019) and Distinguished Innovator Award (2011).
His work bridges physics and medicine, advancing non-invasive imaging techniques for clinical applications. Dr. Duric collaborates with institutions like Karmanos Cancer Institute and leads projects funded by NIH and industry.
