Welcome to movers and shakers, where we spotlight trailblazers and innovators in the field of medical imaging. This section is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of individuals who are driving progress and making a significant impact. From pioneering researchers to visionary leaders, meet the people who are shaping the future of diagnostic imaging. Discover their stories, learn about their groundbreaking work, and get inspired by their dedication and passion.
As an up-and-coming name in the medical imaging world, Adaptix’s new x-ray system delivers 3D images in less than 30 seconds at a cost comparable to 2D x-ray. The company says it is making great strides celebrating the talents of women in the industry, with almost half of its senior management roles taken by women. […]
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Professor Stuart Taylor has become the new editor-in-chief (medical) of the British Journal of Radiology (BJR), the BIR’s flagship research journal. Professor of medical imaging at the Centre for Medical Imaging, University College London, Professor Taylor is also an National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) senior investigator and chair of the National NIHR […]
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The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) has appointed Gill Collinson as its new chief executive officer. She joins IPEM from STEM Learning, where she is director of strategy and partnerships. She takes up her new post in March. Upon her appointment, Collinson said: “I am delighted to be joining IPEM at this […]
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CDR Systems has appointed David White to its UK radiotherapy patient positioning sales team. With more than a decade of experience in radiotherapy sales, White has built a reputation working alongside mould room staff, pre-treatment teams and physicists across the UK and Ireland. “His expertise, coupled with his dedication to delivering innovative patient positioning solutions, […]
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University College London professor of medical imaging and consultant radiologist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Margaret Hall-Craggs has received the BIR Sir Godfrey Hounsfield award. Having trained in Cambridge then London, Professor Hall-Craggs has been an active member of the international MRI community, with significant research interest and over 240 publications. She […]
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Royal Orthopaedic Hospital consultant musculoskeletal radiologist Dr Rajesh Botchu has been awarded the RCR/BSSR Travelling Professorship for 2025. This is awarded to one person each year and will see Dr Botchu travel to different centres across the UK sharing his knowledge and experience in musculoskeletal radiology. Dr Botchu has worked at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital […]
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In its mission to tackle the climate emergency, AXREM established its sustainability special focus group (SFG), a platform for its members to engage and collaborate with the NHS England Sustainability Team and NHS Supply Chain. By working in collaboration, it aims to tackle challenges in achieving the NHS net zero target. More than 60 per […]
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The radiology department at St Joseph’s Hospital in Newport, Wales, has been shortlisted for the HSJ Independent Healthcare Providers Awards 2025, in recognition of the team’s advanced diagnostics facilities for cardiac patients and celebrating its innovative radiographer-led service. As the only healthcare provider to be shortlisted in south-east Wales, the accolade follows its investment in […]
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To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, RAD Magazine asked just a few of the women who are having an impact in the medical imaging industry to give an insight into their working lives and what led them to a career in the imaging sector. When I look back on my career, I’m struck […]
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