ESR gifts Kudu statue to GE HealthCare as a symbol of shared vision and innovation
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has gifted one of its statues from this year’s European Congress of Radiology in Vienna to long-standing partner
GE HealthCare. The Kudu statue now resides at GE HealthCare’s Pollards Wood site in the UK as a symbol of collaboration, innovation and shared commitment to the future of radiology.
Unveiled at ECR 2025, the Kudu formed part of the congress’s Planet Radiology theme. This concept reimagined the congress space as an ecosystem that merged fauna, flora and human anatomy. With antlers shaped like the human bronchial tree, the Kudu was designed to represent the fusion of nature and medicine.
“The unveiling of Kudu marks a proud moment in our shared history with the European Society of Radiology. This striking statue is more than a work of art, it’s a powerful symbol of the values that unite us: excellence and enduring partnership,” said GE HealthCare president northern, eastern and south-eastern Europe Simon McGuire.
Chair of the ESR board of directors and past congress president Professor Andrea Rockall added: “This statue stands as a vibrant reminder of what we can achieve when science, creativity and collaboration come together.”
Lead picture: The Kudu in his natural habitat overlooking Room A at ECR 2025.
Read this report on page 16 of the August 2025 issue of RAD Magazine.
