MUSC Health Mammography Services at Hollings Cancer Center

Brielle Paolini, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor in Radiology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) specializing in Breast Imaging in Charleston, SC. Dr. Paolini completed her diagnostic radiology training at MUSC. Dr. Paolini graduated Salutatorian from Cape Henry Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She attended undergraduate at the College of William and Mary where she also competed on varsity at Division I golf for four years. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Neuroscience in 2010. Dr. Paolini was then awarded an MD/PhD scholarship to Wake Forest School of Medicine where she completed a seven-year program from 2010-2017. Dr. Paolini earned her PhD in Neuroscience in 2015 involving work on Complex Brain Networks, and she completed her MD degree in 2017. While at Wake Forest, Dr, Paolini spent seven years studying and researching on Neuroscience and other topics and she participated in the Mind and Life Institute, lectured on high-performance teams and mental toughness and co-founded the Student Wellness Center. Dr. Paolini then started an internship and residency in Radiology at MUSC. During her time there, Dr. Paolini sat on multiple hospital committees. Dr. Paolini has a passion for teaching, and she has received multiple teaching awards. Dr. Paolini has more than 11 publications, 3 book chapters and 13 invited talks. Her current research interests including breast cancer genetics, utilization of breast MRI and leadership training. Notably, Dr. Paolini received the Radiology Society of North America-Roentgen Research Award in 2022. Dr. Paolini also has multiple clinical interests involving access to breast care, high-risk breast cancer screening and medical wellness. Dr. Paolini currently resides in Charleston, SC with her husband. She enjoys lecturing on leadership and teambuilding, researching nutrition topics, painting, ballroom dancing, golfing, meditation/yoga and pilates in her free time.

Dr. Rebecca Leddy received her Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctorate from the University of Florida. Dr. Leddy then completed a diagnostic radiology residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Leddy completed a fellowship in breast imaging radiology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and joined the faculty at MUSC in 2010. Dr. Leddy is currently a Professor in Radiology at MUSC, the Medical Director of Breast Imaging at MUSC Charleston, MUSC Department of Radiology Breast Imaging Section Chief, and the MUSC Breast Imaging Fellowship Director. Dr. Leddy has presented nationally on her breast imaging research. Her interests are in breast education and in healthcare disparities. She resides in Charleston with her husband, three kids, and dog.