Sarah M Friedewald

Sarah M Friedewald, MD serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in Breast Imaging. She maintains active clinical practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital with board certification in Diagnostic Radiology from the American Board of Radiology.

Education:

• MD: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1998)
• Intern: Union Memorial Hospital, General Surgery (1999)
• Resident: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Diagnostic Radiology (2003)
• Fellow: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Women's Imaging (2004)

Research Focus: Dr. Friedewald pioneers the clinical integration of artificial intelligence in breast imaging, with seminal work on AI-driven mammography triage systems and prospective validation frameworks. Her research uniquely bridges technical innovation in machine learning pipelines, biological investigation of metabolic pathways in breast cancer disparities, and policy analysis of imaging technology coverage mandates. Current projects emphasize real-world implementation challenges and equity considerations in AI adoption.

Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates three converging trajectories: (1) rigorous clinical validation of AI tools for mammography interpretation, (2) molecular investigations into biological drivers of breast cancer outcome disparities, and (3) critical analysis of policy barriers affecting advanced imaging access. This tripartite approach positions her at the intersection of technological innovation, biological discovery, and healthcare systems improvement.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow, Society of Breast Imaging (2006)
• Fellow, American College of Radiology (2004)
• Fellowship, American College of Radiology (2021)

Professional Leadership: Dr. Friedewald actively shapes national standards as Research Committee Member for the National Mammography Database (2020–Present) and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Breast Imaging (2020–Present). Her external engagements include consulting for Hologic, Inc. and the American College of Radiology, alongside expert testimony in medical-legal contexts. Though specific lab affiliations aren't detailed, her work involves cross-institutional collaborations on AI implementation studies and multi-center database analyses.