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Dr. Ronald Lynch - MD, MPH, CPH
President - Gabriela Imaging Center
Bringing the Invisible to Light
I’m Dr. Ronald Lynch, and my life’s work in medicine has always centered on helping people live healthier, longer meaningful lives. For 25 years, I had the privilege of caring for patients in Central Florida as an Integrative Medicine physician, walking alongside them on their journeys to better health. Over the years, my focus on prevention deepened especially on finding ways to detect breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. That commitment ultimately led me to earn my Master of Public Health from the University of Florida in 2024, where I gained an even clearer understanding of the profound toll early breast disease takes on young women.
I’ve been a Certified Clinical Thermologist since 2008, trained to use advanced temperature mapping and pattern recognition to help distinguish between benign and malignant tissue. Today, I combine that expertise with the latest in AI and machine learning to make breast screening safer, more comfortable, and more accessible, especially for women who might otherwise miss the chance for early detection.
My work is also driven by a deep concern for environmental health. I’ve studied the harmful impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which can build up in the body (including fatty breast tissue ) and potentially cause long-term damage. These risks are especially troubling for women under 40 and for communities with little or no access to early screening.
That’s why I’m committed to breaking barriers, by promoting non-invasive, radiation-free breast screening that can help catch aggressive cancers early, including DCIS, invasive ductal carcinoma, and triple-negative breast cancer.
Even though I’m retired from active clinical practice, I continue to devote my time to research, education, and advocacy. My mission is simple: to protect women’s health, close the gap in care, and give every woman the chance to take charge of her well-being.
Dear Stakeholder, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring attention to a critical and often overlooked issue in women’s health: the rising incidence of breast cancer in young women—particularly those from marginalized and underserved communities—and the urgent need for accessible early detection tools. I have personally interviewed several women under 35 who have already endured mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, and reconstructive surgery—often without early warning or screening. The Problem: Early-Onset Breast Cancer in Underserved Women While mammography is the standard for women over 40, younger women—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—face significant barriers to early detection: •Higher Risk & Aggressiveness: Black and Hispanic women are more likely to develop aggressive subtypes, such as invasive ductal carcinoma and triple-negative breast cancer, at earlier ages. ¹ ² ³ •Delayed Diagnosis: Without recommended screening before age 40, young women often face later-stage diagnoses. •Limited Access: Socioeconomic disparities hinder access to preventive care and timely evaluation. •Ineffective Alternatives: Breast self-exams (BSE) are not considered reliable for early detection by the ACS. ⁴ These systemic gaps worsen health outcomes and widen disparities. Urgent action is needed to offer effective, early detection alternatives. A Potential Solution: AI-Enhanced Thermography Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have made thermography a powerful early-screening option for women aged 25–40. This approach detects abnormal heat patterns that may signal early disease activity—before tumors are visible on imaging. Key Benefits: 1.Non-Invasive & Radiation-Free – Safe for young women and frequent monitoring. 2.AI Precision – AI evaluates over 400,000 temperature points per scan, identifying subtle changes and reducing human error. 3.Cost-Effective & Scalable – Portable and affordable, ideal for use in underserved areas. 4.Personalized Monitoring – Allows for long-term tracking and tailored risk assessment. 5.Temperature differences can discriminate between malignant and benign breast tissue (5) AI-enhanced thermography is not a replacement for mammography but can serve adjunctively as an early warning tool to guide further imaging and follow-up in high-risk groups. 6. Women under 40 are more likely to have dense breasts and can make a mammogram more difficult to interpret. That's because dense breast tissue and some abnormal breast changes, such as calcifications and tumors, both appear as white areas in the mammogram, whereas fatty tissue appears as dark areas. Thermography measures temperature and is not deterred by density of the breast. A Call to Action We must champion equitable breast health solutions. By supporting AI-powered thermography initiatives, especially in marginalized communities, we can: •Save lives through earlier detection •Reduce long-term treatment costs and burdens •Close gaps in care driven by racial, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities •Empower women with personalized, preventive health tools. I invite you to join this critical conversation. Let’s work together to bring this technology to the communities that need it most and redefine what early detection can mean for young women today. Please factor into your equation that Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning is already revolutionizing many health paradigms. (6) Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to explore potential partnerships and initiatives. Yes we can save and support our younger women and give them a Breast Health Lifestyle Program Prevention Education. Sincerely, Ronald Lynch, MD, MPH, CPH President Gabriela Imaging Center [Your Contact Information] References: 1.Yedjou CG et al. Health and Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2019. 2.Kehm RD et al. Geographic Differences in Early-Onset Breast Cancer Trends. Cancer Causes Control. 2025. 3.Williams DR et al. Social Context in Breast Cancer among African American Women. Cancer. 2016. 4.American Cancer Society: BSE is not recommended as a primary screening tool due to limited efficacy. 5.Long, H., & Li, K. (2024). Simulation and clinical validation of the breast temperature field based on a multi-point heat source model. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 208, 109433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2024.109433 6.https://digitalhealthcanada.com/revolutionary-impact-of-ai-and-machine-learning-in-healthcare. The revolutionary Impact of AI & ML in Healthcare
Suranadi De Silva - BSc , MSc
Bringing innovation and empathy together for women’s wellness.
I am a Computer Vision and AI graduate from the University of Central Florida with five years of experience in the technology industry, and my true passion lies in applying these skills to women’s health. As a woman, I understand the profound impact that breast health awareness has on our lives and families, and I am dedicated to using AI to support women’s overall well-being making preventive health care more accessible, accurate, and empowering.
I also value a mindful, balanced lifestyle connected with nature nurturing both body and mind and I encourage others to embrace the same. My goal is to blend technological innovation with empathy, creating solutions that advance healthcare while bringing comfort, confidence, and hope to women everywhere.
Camille Crooks - BSc
Advocating boldly, caring deeply, changing lives.
I am a graduate from the Heavener School of Business at the University of Florida. Since graduating, I have explored a variety of entrepreneurial paths, project management roles, and creative ventures. Each initiative proved to be transformative in helping expand my personal network and broaden my skill sets.
I am currently working as a Rover sitter, where I especially enjoy caring for animals. Beyond my work, I am deeply passionate about protecting women’s health equality and creating positive change in my community.
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