BIR continues RRT’s legacy with research award
The Radiological Research Trust (RRT) will be transferring its funds to The British Institute of Radiology (BIR), supporting the newly-created BIR George du Boulay Pump-Priming Award. This transition ensures the continuation of the RRT’s commitment to supporting innovative radiological research, facilitating early-stage funding to advance cutting-edge projects in the field.
BIR CEO Sara Purdy said: “We are delighted and honoured to have been entrusted by the RRT with the responsibility of awarding the BIR George du Boulay Pump-Priming Award. This initiative celebrates groundbreaking projects that are transforming patient care and refining the way we deliver healthcare services.”
Professor George du Boulay was a pioneering academic neuroradiologist and a founding member of the British Society of Neuroradiologists. In 1985, he established the RRT to address the lack of funding for research and education in medical imaging, becoming its first director.
Over the years, the RRT has supported numerous projects, including technical validation of a novel MRI technique for quantifying bone mineral density and development of quantitative MRI methods to assess juvenile idiopathic arthritis to aid better diagnosis and treatment planning.
Picture: BIR past president Professor Stephen Keevil shakes hands on the agreement with Dr Thomas Booth, who was the final chair of the RRT.
Read this report on page 20 of the May 2025 issue of RAD Magazine.
