Dr. Siman Cai | Ultrasound | Young Scientist Award
Peking Union Medical College Hospital | China
Dr. Siman Cai is a medical ultrasound specialist conducting advanced research in hemodynamic imaging and tumor diagnostics. She has focused on applying multiple innovative ultrasound technologies, including superb microvascular imaging and shear-wave elastography, to evaluate tumor vascular architecture and improve diagnostic accuracy. Her work has contributed to understanding the vascular patterns of gliomas, their differentiation grades, and molecular subtypes, as well as breast lesions, providing valuable quantitative indicators for distinguishing benign and malignant tumors. Dr. Cai has demonstrated the clinical relevance of these imaging modalities in both preoperative and intraoperative settings, enhancing tumor boundary identification and aiding in total tumor resection. Her publications highlight the diagnostic value of vascular indices and imaging-derived markers for precision oncology. Through her work, she has bridged technological innovation with clinical applications, advancing the accuracy of tumor diagnosis and the effectiveness of treatment planning in neuro-oncology and breast cancer imaging.
Profile
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Education
Dr. Siman Cai received her professional doctorate in medical ultrasound from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, where she specialized in diagnostic imaging and clinical applications of ultrasound technologies. Her education emphasized understanding tumor biology and vascular physiology, equipping her with the skills to combine imaging innovation with clinical diagnostics. During her academic training, she focused on superb microvascular imaging, multiparametric ultrasound, and elastography to investigate the structural and functional characteristics of tumors. She gained experience in designing and implementing studies that integrate quantitative vascular indices with histopathological and molecular analyses. Her education provided a foundation for translational research, linking imaging findings to surgical and therapeutic outcomes. With rigorous training in both clinical ultrasound techniques and research methodology, Dr. Cai is well-prepared to advance precision diagnostics in oncology, particularly in the evaluation of gliomas and breast lesions, using state-of-the-art ultrasound modalities to enhance patient care.
Experience
Dr. Siman Cai is currently a resident doctor in medical ultrasound at Peking Union Medical College Hospital in Beijing, where she applies advanced ultrasound techniques in clinical practice. She has gained extensive experience performing intraoperative and diagnostic imaging for patients with brain tumors and breast lesions. Her work includes evaluating vascular architecture using superb microvascular imaging and shear-wave elastography to guide surgical decisions and improve diagnostic precision. Dr. Cai collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate imaging findings into clinical workflows, contributing to accurate tumor grading, identification of molecular subtypes, and total tumor resection. She has also participated in clinical studies assessing quantitative vascular indices as predictive markers for tumor malignancy. Her professional experience bridges research and patient care, allowing her to implement novel imaging approaches in routine clinical practice and contribute to improving diagnostic efficiency and treatment outcomes. Her combined clinical and research expertise positions her as an emerging leader in ultrasound-based tumor diagnostics.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Siman Cai has been recognized for her innovative contributions to medical imaging and tumor diagnostics. Her work in superb microvascular imaging and shear-wave elastography has received attention in the oncology community for improving diagnostic accuracy in brain and breast tumors. She has contributed to multiple high-impact publications in respected journals, highlighting the clinical relevance of her research. Her achievements include advancing preoperative and intraoperative imaging approaches to support total tumor resection and precise tumor grading. Dr. Cai’s research has demonstrated the potential of ultrasound-based vascular indices as quantitative biomarkers for differentiating tumor malignancy and molecular subtypes. She is acknowledged for integrating cutting-edge imaging technologies into clinical practice, enhancing both research and patient care. Through her publications, clinical contributions, and innovative research methodologies, she has established herself as a promising expert in the field of ultrasound diagnostics and precision oncology, earning professional recognition among peers and mentors.
Research Focus
Dr. Siman Cai’s research focuses on applying advanced ultrasound imaging technologies to improve tumor diagnosis and treatment planning. She investigates the vascular architecture of gliomas and breast lesions using superb microvascular imaging, shear-wave elastography, and multiparametric ultrasound. Her work examines quantitative vascular indices, structural patterns, and microvascular features as diagnostic markers for differentiating benign and malignant tumors, identifying tumor boundaries, grading gliomas, and determining molecular subtypes. She explores intraoperative imaging techniques to assist total tumor resection and optimize surgical outcomes. Her research also evaluates the clinical value of integrating ultrasound-derived vascular indices with histopathology and molecular profiling. By bridging imaging innovation with clinical applications, Dr. Cai aims to enhance precision diagnostics and individualized treatment strategies. Her studies contribute to understanding tumor hemodynamics, improving diagnostic confidence, and providing non-invasive tools for monitoring tumor progression. Her ultimate goal is to advance ultrasound-based imaging as a reliable, accurate, and clinically actionable method in oncology.
Publications
Title: Role of Multiparametric Ultrasound in Predicting the IDH Mutation in Gliomas: Insights from Intraoperative B-Mode, SWE, and SMI Modalities
Year: 2025
Title: Clinical application of intraoperative ultrasound superb microvascular imaging in brain tumors resections: contributing to the achievement of total tumoral resection
Year: 2024
Title: Intraoperative shear-wave elastography and superb microvascular imaging contribute to the glioma grading
Year: 2023
Title: Association Between Vascular Index Measured via Superb Microvascular Imaging and Molecular Subtype of Breast Cancer
Year: 2022
Title: Relationship Between Serum Lipid Profiles and Carotid Intraplaque Neovascularization in a High–Stroke‐Risk Population: A Cross‐Sectional Study in China
Year: 2021
Conclusion
Dr. Siman Cai is an emerging expert in medical ultrasound, dedicated to advancing tumor diagnostics through innovative imaging technologies, translating research findings into clinical practice, and improving surgical precision and patient outcomes in neuro-oncology and breast cancer.