Overview:

Porcine mammary anatomy is poorly defined and often difficult to differentiate macroscopically. This webinar presents findings from a comprehensive study examining both the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of porcine breast tissue and comparing it to human breast anatomy.

What Will Be Covered:

  • Characterization of porcine mammary macro- and microanatomy
  • Comparison of porcine and human breast tissue anatomy
  • Tissue preparation methods and their impact on visualization
  • Key anatomical findings relevant to research and surgical models

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Presenter

Darcy Gagne

ScM, SRS, CVT, RLATG

Sr. Staff Scientist / PreClinical Surgeon

Preclinical Affairs – Benton Dickinson

Darcy Gagne is a Senior Staff Scientist and Pre-Clinical Surgeon at Becton Dickinson Interventional Surgery (BD, Davol) in Warwick, Rhode Island, where she has worked for over 15 years. In her role, she designs and implements animal models to support preclinical testing of medical devices for regulatory submissions, publications, and market launch, with a focus on biosurgery and soft tissue repair. Darcy has played a key role in the successful launch of numerous medical devices and regularly collaborates with and educates physicians on their use.

Previously, Darcy worked at Charles River Laboratories, progressing through roles as Technician, Surgeon, and Study Director. She holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Brown University, a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science, and an Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology from Becker College. Her credentials include Surgical Research Specialist (SRS), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), and Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATG).

A longtime member of the Academy of Surgical Research since 2002, Darcy is a two-term Board member, Michael DeLeo Award recipient, and active contributor to wet and dry lab planning, instruction, and oversight. She is currently President-Elect of the ASR Board of Directors and looks forward to continued service to the Academy.