Dr Nick Screaton joins BIR as president
Consultant cardiothoracic radiologist at Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, Dr Nick Screaton has been inaugurated as president of The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) 2024-26. Having previously served as vice president of publishing and as a trustee, Dr Screaton has already played a key role in shaping the long-term strategy and vision of the organisation.
The inauguration event in September saw the BIR team welcome Dr Screaton as president and extend gratitude to outgoing president Professor Stephen Keevil. Dr Screaton said: “Given the BIR’s agility as an organisation, the opportunities for change in the face of constant advances in healthcare are incredibly exciting. I look forward to collaborating closely with the team to expand the resources and knowledge we can provide, not just to our members but to the wider community.
“The fact that the BIR is multidisciplinary and brings together a number of healthcare professionals is unique and I look forward to us increasing our engagement with radiographers.”
BIR ceo Sara Purdy added: “This inauguration celebrates not only the start of a new leadership for the next two years but also our achievements. It was a pleasure to connect with so many partners, colleagues and volunteers at the event, and to hear their thoughts on innovations within the healthcare sector and the future direction of the BIR as we continue to adapt to these ever- changing environments.”
Dr Screaton has an interest in clinical guideline development and has contributed to several British Thoracic Society guidelines, including The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) referral guidelines. He has served terms as standing member of the NICE guidelines’ updates and NICE Quality Standards Advisory committees. He has been president of the British Society of Thoracic Imaging, an RCR faculty board member and council member, and council member of the European Society of Thoracic Imaging, becoming secretary in 2022. His subspeciality interests include pulmonary hyper-tension, interstitial lung diseases, airway diseases and lung cancer screening.
Picture: Professor Stephen Keevil hands over to Dr Nick Screaton.
Read this report on page 7 of the November 2024 issue of RAD Magazine.
