Lauren Q Chang Sen, M.D.
Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Chang Sen
Dr. Chang Sen is an associate professor in the Department of Breast Imaging. She completed medical school at the Washington University in St. Louis. After completing residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, she went on to complete fellowships in women's imaging at the Magee Women's Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
She authored multiple book chapters, research papers, and gave scientific/educational presentations at various national conferences.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
Multimodality Breast Imaging
Patient and provider education and outreach
Radioactive seed localization
Clinical Interests
Breast tomosynthesis in diagnostic setting
Tomosynthesis guided intervention
Breast Ultrasound
Breast MRI
High risk screening
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2009 | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, US, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2014-2015 | Clinical Fellowship, Women’s Imaging, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 2010-2014 | Clinical Residency, Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 2009-2010 | Clinical Internship, St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis, Missouri |
Board Certifications
| 2015 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2021
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Lead Interpreter Physician, MD Anderson Cancer Center Diagnostic Imaging West Houston Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present
Institutional Committee Activities
Chair, DI Research Functional Committee HALs Research Task Group, 2022 - Present
Member, DI Research Functional Committee, 2021 - Present
Member, HALs Faculty CFC Subcommittee, 2021 - Present
Member, Breast Imaging Policy Review Committee, 2021 - Present
Member, HAL Expansion Operations Committee, 2021 - Present
Chair, Breast Imaging Research Committee, 2020 - 2022
Member, HAL Clinical Research Steering Committee, 2018 - 2021
Vice Chair, Breast Imaging Research Committee, 2018 - 2020
Member, Memorial Hermann Katy Utilization Review Committee, 2017 - 2020
Member, Breast Imaging Research Committee, 2015 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2020 | Exceptional Reviewer Award, Journal of Breast Imaging, Society of Breast Imaging |
| 2013 | Cum Laude award for Electronic Exhibit, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) |
| 2009 | Hugh M. Wilson Award in Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Huang ML, Lane DL, Chang Sen LQ, Candelaria RP, Kuerer HM, Hunt KK, Akay C, Lim B, Shaitelman S, Hwang RF, Chen H, Katta R, Santiago L. Defining breast cryoablation treatment success: a guide for the curative and palliative treatment of breast cancer. Acad Radiol 31(12):4759-4771, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39107186.
- Speer, M, Yoon, EC, Berg, WA, Chang Sen, LQ. Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia. Journal of Breast Imaging 5(1):67-72, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36778653.
- Chang Sen L, Ko A, Patel MM, Leung JWT. Time to development and imaging features of new calcifications in the treated breast after breast-conserving therapy. Breast J 27(10):761-767, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34363281.
- Shu H, Chiang T, Wei P, Do K, Lesslie MD, Cohen EO, Srinivasan A, Moseley TW, Chang Sen LQ, Leung JWL, Dennison JB, Hanash SM, Weaver OO. A deep-learning approach for recovering for-processing digital mammograms. Radiology: Artificial Intelligence 3(4), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34350403.
- Chang Sen LQ, Mayo RC, Leung JWT. Concerns about the economics of mammography and how radiologists can respond. Clin Imaging 66:84-86, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32460152.
Abstracts
- Mayo RC, Le-Petross H, Chang Sen LC, Phalak K, Whitman G, Yang W. Potential Management Changes when Radiologist Assigned BI-RADS 3 Sonographic Lesions are Reviewed With AI Decision Support. ARRS 2025, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2023. BI-RADS Mammography. Conference. 6th Annual Breast Imaging Seminar. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. BI-RADS Mammography and Calcifications at Lumpectomy Site. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Ultrasound Interesting Cases. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Calcifications at the Lumpectomy Site. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risks. Conference. Chi Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. BI-RADS Update: Mammography and Audit. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Breast Hands-On Workshop. Conference. The Cancer Imaging and Intervention Conference, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Impact of Re-Interpretation and Repeat Imaging of Breast Imaging Studies in Patients Not Previously Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Conference. Diagnostic Radiology Research Retreat. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Radioactive Seed Localization: Pitfalls, Potential Issues and Precautions. Conference. Houston Radiological Society, US.
- 2015. BI-RADS Update: Mammography and Audit. Conference. Houston Radiological Society, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2015. Panel Discussion: Implementing a Multidisciplinary Approach for MBC Patients/Tumor Board Discussion. Conference. Pfizer Oncology Breast Cancer Institutional Preceptorship, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Cryoablation + Immunotherapy: What Radiologists Need To Know, Breast Cryoablation: Why, when, and How?. Conference. ARRS 2024. Boston, MA, US.
- 2022. Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography for the differentiation of benign and malignant axillary lymph nodes in breast cancer staging. Conference. Society of Breast Imaging, US.
- 2017. Impact of Re-Interpretation and Repeat of Breast Imaging Studies. Conference. ARRS, US.
- 2016. Management of Two or More Distinct Sites of Indeterminate Calcifications in Women without a Concurrent Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Conference. RSNA. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Defining efficacy in palliative breast cancer cryoablation: Beyong the ICE3 trial. Conference. Society of Breast Imaging, US.
- 2013. The Many Faces of Sarcoidosis. Conference. AUR, US.
- 2013. Apocrine Lesions of the Breast: What Are They and What Should Radiologists Know. Conference. RSNA. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2012. Tendon Injuries of the Ankle: Incidence, Diagnosis and Treatment. Conference. AUR, US.
- 2012. MRI of Ankle Impingement Syndromes: A Pictorial Review. Conference. AUR, US.
- 2012. Upstaging Rates at Surgical Excision after Core Biopsy Diagnosis of Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia or Classic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ. Conference. RSNA. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2012. Smart Nail – Not So Smart Outcome. Conference. ARRS, US.
- 2009. Value of histogram analysis for characterization of indeterminate adrenal nodules on noncontrast CT. Conference. RSNA. Chicago, IL, US.
Formal Peers
- 2023. Calcifications in the Treated Breast After Breast Conserving Therapy. Visiting. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2023 |
| Title: | Protocol 2021-1201 |
| Funding Source: | MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | Institutional Research Grant |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 02, 2025