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Derek L. Nguyen

Assistant Professor of Radiology
Radiology, Breast Imaging
Box 3808, Durham, NC 27705
Box 3808, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Radiology · 2023 - Present Radiology, Breast Imaging, Radiology
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2023 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Improving Computer-aided Detection for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis by Incorporating Temporal Change.

Journal Article Radiol Artif Intell · September 2024 Purpose To develop a deep learning algorithm that uses temporal information to improve the performance of a previously published framework of cancer lesion detection for digital breast tomosynthesis. Materials and Methods This retrospective study analyzed ... Full text Link to item Cite

Imaging Changes and Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Active Monitoring for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: Seven-Year Follow-up Study.

Journal Article Acad Radiol · July 2024 RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: To determine the imaging changes and their associated positive predictive value (PPV) for invasive breast cancer in women undergoing active monitoring for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this seven-year ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Dynamic imaging and tissue biomarker models to delineate indolent from aggressive breast calcifications

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Cancer Institute · 2022 - 2027

Human "Deep Learning": Can radiologists be trained to improve their interpretation and management of calcifications?

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Association of University Radiologists Research and Education Foundation · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical School · 2017 M.D.