AI-Powered Diagnostic Model Receives Funding to Advance Adenomyosis Treatment
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A new grant will support pioneering clinical research utilizing artificial intelligence to improve the diagnosis and treatment of adenomyosis and endometriosis,conditions affecting millions of women worldwide.
FAIRFAX, Va. – On september 3, 2025, the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation announced that Wendline Lindine M. VanBuren, M.D., a radiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been awarded the Dr. Scott C.Goodwin Grant for Adenomyosis. The funding will support Dr. VanBuren’s groundbreaking study, “endo-Deep: An AI-Powered Model for Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Adenomyosis and Endometriosis.”
Transforming Adenomyosis and Endometriosis Diagnosis with AI
The SIR Foundation will provide two years of funding for the research, which aims to validate and expand the use of the Endo-Deep model, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to analyze MRI images and identify adenomyosis and endometriosis lesions.
Strategies
Dr. VanBuren’s study will broaden the testing of the Endo-Deep model to medical institutions beyond Mayo Clinic. A key component of the research involves developing a segmentation model to precisely identify lesions, which will be instrumental in advanced treatment planning, particularly for IR-guided interventions for diffuse adenomyosis. The study also aims to predict the most effective therapies for specific lesions and identify borderline endometriosis lesions, which carry an elevated risk of malignancy.
Ultimately, the research seeks to significantly reduce the average 10-year delay in diagnosis, minimize patient morbidity and mortality, and enhance overall quality of life and family planning options.
A Legacy of Innovation in Women’s Health
“This project exemplifies the kind of innovative,patient-centered research we hoped to inspire with this grant,” stated Scott C. Goodwin, M.D., MBA, FSIR, the grant’s namesake and a long-time advocate for advancing interventional radiology in women’s health. “I’m honored to see this support going toward such meaningful work that has the potential to change lives.”
The grant was made possible through the generous support of John Lipman, M.D., FSIR, a renowned interventional radiologist and founder of the Atlanta Fibroid Center. “This award reflects our shared mission to close the gap in care for women suffering from adenomyosis,” Dr.Lipman explained. “Dr. Goodwin’s legacy has inspired a generation of researchers,and it’s a privilege to fund work that builds on that foundation to push the field forward.”
Investing in Transformative Care for Women
Clifford R.Weiss, M.D., FSIR, chair of the SIR Foundation, underscored the strategic importance of the grant, stating, “The Dr. Scott C. Goodwin Grant represents a pivotal investment in clinical research that can drive transformative care for women.” He added, “SIR Foundation is proud to support work that not only honors Dr. Goodwin’s extraordinary legacy but also addresses one of the most pressing unmet needs in women’s healthcare.”
The Dr.Scott C. Goodwin Grant was established to encourage clinical trials focused on adenomyosis, a condition impacting millions of women globally, particularly those who have historically faced healthcare disparities. Adenomyosis, characterized by heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and infertility, is frequently undiagnosed and under-researched.
About SIR Foundation
SIR Foundation is a scientific foundation dedicated to fostering research and education in interventional radiology to advance scientific knowledge, cultivate skilled investigators, and develop innovative therapies that improve patient care and quality of life. More information is available at sirfoundation.org.
About SIR
The Society of Interventional Radiology is a nonprofit, professional medical society representing over 8,000 interventional radiology physicians, trainees, scientists, and clinical associates committed to enhancing patient care through the potential of image-guided therapies. Visit sirweb.org to learn more.
SOURCE Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation
