Dr. Niketa Chotai, President - AOSBI

It is my great honor to welcome you to the Asian Oceanian Society of Breast Imaging (AOSBI).

Breast cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges affecting women across Asia and Oceania. At the same time, our region is characterized by remarkable diversity in population demographics, healthcare infrastructure, access to imaging technologies, and clinical expertise. Recognizing these unique challenges and opportunities, AOSBI was established to create a collaborative regional platform dedicated to advancing breast imaging.

The mission of AOSBI is to promote excellence in breast imaging through education, research, and professional collaboration. By bringing together radiologists, clinicians, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals, we aim to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise that can improve breast cancer detection, diagnosis, and patient care throughout the region.

Education and capacity building are central to our efforts. Through congresses, workshops, training courses, webinars, and collaborative academic initiatives, AOSBI seeks to strengthen breast imaging expertise across countries with varying levels of resources and healthcare systems.

A major long-term vision of AOSBI is to support the development of regional breast imaging recommendations and practice guidelines that are scientifically robust, relevant to Asian populations, and adaptable to the diverse healthcare environments within Asia and Oceania. Such guidelines will aim to bridge the gap between global evidence and practical implementation, ensuring that breast imaging practices remain both evidence-based and resource-appropriate.

AOSBI also aims to foster multicenter research collaborations that address questions particularly relevant to our region, including population-specific disease patterns, screening strategies, and cost-effective imaging solutions.

Looking ahead, we envision AOSBI evolving into a leading regional voice in breast imaging — a platform that promotes innovation, supports young professionals, and strengthens partnerships with international organizations such as the Society of Breast Imaging, Canadian Society of Breast Imaging and the European Society of Breast Imaging.

The success of AOSBI will ultimately depend on the enthusiasm and engagement of its members and partners. Together, we can shape a future where high-quality breast imaging, early detection, and equitable breast healthcare are accessible to women throughout Asia and Oceania.

I warmly invite you to join us on this journey.