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The Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD) is delighted to welcome three distinguished clinicians — Dr Ellie Mulyadi, Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito, and Dr Lisa Hammerton — to the ASBD Executive. Each brings extensive expertise, leadership, and a shared commitment to advancing multidisciplinary breast care across Australia.
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MBBS (Hons), FRANZCR
Dr Mulyadi is a Sydney-based radiologist who co-leads Breast Imaging at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. She also holds specialist appointments with BreastScreen NSW and within private practice. A University of Sydney medical graduate, Dr Mulyadi completed her radiology training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and pursued subspecialty fellowships in MRI and Breast Imaging within the Sydney Local Health District. Her clinical expertise spans all aspects of breast diagnostics and intervention, with interests in Contrast-Enhanced Mammography and MRI applications. She is actively involved in research, quality improvement, and education, and is known for her dedication to delivering high-quality, personalised patient care.
FRANZCR
Based in Perth, Dr Atienza-Hipolito is CEO and Clinical Director of Women’s & Breast Imaging (WBI), with clinics in Cottesloe and Murdoch. She has more than a decade of leadership experience providing specialist diagnostic breast imaging and general ultrasound services with a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centred care. She completed two years of subspecialty fellowship training in Breast Imaging and previously served as Lead Breast Radiologist at BreastScreen WA Bunbury, where she established the first assessment centre outside Perth to improve access for regional patients. Dr Atienza-Hipolito also holds adjunct academic roles at the University of Western Australia, Curtin University, and Edith Cowan University, and is an active member of the RANZCR Breast Imaging Advisory Committee (BIAC). Her contributions to education, mentoring, and service development continue to strengthen Australia’s breast imaging landscape.
MBBS, FRACGP, ASBP (Fellow), CCPU (Breast)
Dr Hammerton is a highly experienced Breast Physician based on the Sunshine Coast, with more than 30 years in women’s health and breast medicine. She currently works across BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast, the Wesley Breast Clinic, and multidisciplinary survivorship teams in Noosa and Buderim. As Acting Medical Director at BreastScreen Sunshine Coast, she led service-wide improvements in quality assurance, workforce planning, and staff training, including the creation of a SharePoint education hub recognised as an innovative model at national accreditation. Dr Hammerton is passionate about education and collaboration, regularly delivering GP education and mentoring programs. Her research and publication work, including on breast density notification, reflects her dedication to advancing evidence-based, multidisciplinary breast care across the profession.
ASBD President Dr Peter Chin welcomed the new Directors, saying:
“Each of these accomplished clinicians brings unique expertise and insight to the Board. Their leadership in clinical practice, education, and research will strengthen ASBD’s ongoing mission to promote excellence in multidisciplinary breast care.”
The Society looks forward to their contributions as ASBD continues to lead the way in professional education, advocacy, and collaboration across the breast disease community.
ASBD also extends its sincere thanks to Dr Jennifer O’Sullivan and Dr Nicholas Repin, who have both concluded their terms as valued members of the ASBD Board.
A Director since 2017, Dr O’Sullivan has served on the ASBD Executive for eight years, most recently as Secretary. Jenny has played an important role in shaping ASBD conferences, offering her insights from a breast physician’s perspective, and contributing to the Society’s governance as Company Secretary. Her thoughtful leadership, collegiality, and consistent support have been greatly appreciated by her fellow Directors and the broader ASBD community.
Dr Repin joined the ASBD Board in 2016 and has been instrumental in strengthening the Society’s governance and multidisciplinary collaboration. As ASBD Treasurer from 2019 to 2023, Nick provided sound financial oversight and strategic guidance. His commitment, reliability, and long-term contribution have been invaluable in advancing ASBD’s mission and supporting the growth of the Society over nearly a decade of service.
ASBD warmly thanks both Dr O’Sullivan and Dr Repin for their outstanding commitment and contributions to the Society. Their professionalism, wisdom, and dedication to multidisciplinary breast care have left a lasting legacy.
