Lynn Motanya, D.N.P.

Dr. Plasilova is a distinguished Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery and a Yale fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, hailing from the Czech Republic. Her academic credentials are impressive, with an MD from Charles University in Prague and a Ph.D. in molecular and cancer stem cell biology from the same institution. Dr. Plasilova's extensive training also includes board certification in general surgery and additional oncoplasty training.Throughout her career, Dr. Plasilova has worked with a Nobel Prize Laureate and achieved several remarkable milestones. She served as Chief of Breast Surgery and founded the first Breast Cancer Center in East Brooklyn in 2016. In 2019, she was honored as a Global Teen Mentor by the prestigious We Are Family Foundation’s Three Dot Dash initiative. In 2021, she established the first Pinnacle Breast Health/Surgery network dedicated to Eastern European breast cancer patients in the New York Metropolitan area. Since 2021, she has been serving on the board of Operation Breast Density, a non-profit organization.Dr. Plasilova is deeply invested in the early detection of breast cancer, exploring new biomarkers, and utilizing novel technologies and techniques to improve patient outcomes. With a career marked by innovation, leadership, and compassion, Dr. Plasilova continues to make significant contributions to the field of breast surgical oncology.Fun fact: Dr. Plasilova was a member of the National team of the Czech Republic in rhythmic gymnastics.

Liz Goldenberg received aBachelor of Science in Nutrition from Syracuse University and a MasterofPublic Health from New York University. She has more than 20years of experience in clinical nutrition, the majority of it in gastrointestinal surgery. As a registered dietitian working exclusively with patients undergoing metabolic and weight loss surgery, she has a strong interest in the nutritional consequences of these operations, and enjoys speaking to both lay and professional audiences on this and various other nutrition topics.