About Us

The VBCSS contributes to collaborative national studies of breast cancer screening and diagnosis that focus on evaluating real-world performance of breast cancer screening and diagnosis. We are a founding member of the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) and collaborate frequently with the Cancer Intervention and Simulation Modeling Network (CISNET). Through both consortia we engage in active research covering a wide variety of topics in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. 

The VBCSS is part of the Office of Health Promotion Research in the UVM Larner College of Medicine

Our Focus Areas

Quality Assurance

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The VBCSS provides a framework for quality improvement initiatives and research on breast cancer screening and diagnosis. We provide quality assurance services to the participating facilities to support quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with FDA and American College of Radiology requirements for mammography facilities. 

Data Collection

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Since 2023, data collection efforts have been focused on a subset of radiology facilities in Vermont, including North Country HospitalThe University of Vermont Medical Center and their affiliates, Central Vermont Medical Center and Porter Medical Center

Data Repository

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The VBCSS data repository serves as a resource for scientists wishing to conduct statistical analyses of observational clinical data on breast cancer screening and diagnosis. We also serve as a sampling frame for identifying patients and breast cancer specimens of interest for new translational studies, survey studies, or other types of breast cancer research. 

Meaningful Partnerships

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The VBCSS also partners with the Vermont Cancer Registry within the Vermont Department of Health to help ensure complete data capture of breast cancer diagnoses within the state.