Deborah Mizzi

Lecturer in radiography at the University of Malta with extensive expertise in breast imaging and mammography. Proven ability in academic research, scientific writing, and clinical education, supervising numerous undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality diagnostic radiography services with a focus on patient-centered care. Strong skills in curriculum development, research dissemination, and project coordination, committed to enhancing radiographic education through innovative teaching and collaborative research.

Deborah Mizzi

• Mizzi, D., Zarb, F., & Dennis, A., A retrospective audit of the first screening round of the Maltese breast screening programme., Radiography, 23, 1, 60–66, 2017
• Abela, N., Couto, G., Zarb, F., & Mizzi, D., Evaluating the use of anti-scatter grids in adult knee radiography., Radiography, 28, 1, 663–667, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2022.05.004, 2022
• Mizzi, D., Allely, C., Zarb, F., Kelly, J., Hogg, P., McEntee, M., England, A., & Mercer, C., Examining the effectiveness of supplementary imaging modalities for breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: A systematic review and meta-analysis., European Journal of Radiology, 154, 110416, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2022.110416, 2022
• Gauci, S. L., Couto, J. G., & Mizzi, D., Survey of knowledge and awareness of breast density amongst Maltese women undergoing mammography screening., Radiography, 29, 5, 911–917, 2023. Winner of the 2025 Radiography Journal Most Social Media Activity Award.
• Spencer, S., Zelenyanszki, C., Strudwick, R. M., & Mizzi, D., Is it still a genuine occupational requirement to have a female only mammographic workforce in breast screening?, Radiography, 29, 6, 1121–1122, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2023.09.009, 2023
• Mizzi, D., Allely, C. S., Zarb, F., & Mercer, C. E., Implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts: Insights from European radiographers and radiologists., Radiography, 30, 3, 908–919, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2024.04.003, 2024
• Mizzi, D., Allely, C., Zarb, F., & Mercer, C. (2025). Exploring the requirements and challenges for implementing supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts across Europe: A quantitative cross-sectional survey (Scientific Exhibit No. C-13596) [Conference poster]. European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2025). https://doi.org/10.26044/ecr2025/C-13596
• Mizzi, D., Allely, C., Zarb, F., & Mercer, C., Requirements and challenges of supplementary breast cancer screening in women with dense breasts across Europe: A mixed-methods cross-sectional survey., Radiography, 2026. Winner of the 2025 Radiography Journal Editors' Selection Award.
• Mizzi, D., Zarb, F., Allely, C., & Mercer, C. (2026). Recommendations for supplemental screening strategies for women with dense breasts in Europe (Scientific Exhibit No. C-10358) [Conference poster]. European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2026). https://doi.org/10.26044/ecr2026/C-10358

• Registered Medical Radiographer, Council for the Professions Complementary to Medicine (CPCM), Malta
• Member, Society of Medical Radiographers (SRM), Malta
• Member, European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Member, European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI)
• Management Team Member - Educational Wing, European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS)
• Member & Network Contributor, European Young Cancer Organization (ECO)