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Mirai AI Cuts Breast Cancer Biopsy Wait Times

UCSF and UC Berkeley researchers use open-source AI to reduce biopsy wait times from months to under 10 days.

By Kronos News Desk·June 4, 2026·1 min read

A digital medical monitor displays a mammogram scan with an AI-assisted diagnostic overlay in a bright hospital setting.
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Researchers at UCSF and UC Berkeley have implemented a new open-source AI model called Mirai ^[1]. The tool triages mammograms to identify high-risk patients more efficiently ^[1]. This system allows medical teams to prioritize those who need immediate care ^[1].

The results show a massive improvement in patient diagnostic speeds ^[1]. Wait times for evaluations fell from several weeks to just one hour ^[1]. Additionally, average biopsy wait times dropped from two months to fewer than 10 days ^[1].

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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