Welcome to our readers profiles section. Here, you’ll discover the diverse community of professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about medical imaging. Our readers include radiologists, technologists, researchers, and students, each bringing unique insights and experiences. Explore their profiles to learn more about their backgrounds, interests, and contributions to the field of medical imaging. We celebrate the voices that make our community vibrant and engaging.
In 1903, The Royal Marsden was one of the first hospitals in the world to deliver early x-ray therapies, recognising their therapeutic potential for cancer. As The Royal Marsden celebrates its 175th anniversary, Professor Helen McNair, lead clinical academic therapeutic radiographer, reflects on over three decades of innovation in radiotherapy and cancer treatment. Since joining […]
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The brain, head, neck, and spine are at the forefront of emergencies that occur in medicine, making time of the essence and scans critical for radiologists. Neuroradiology includes a wide range of emergency trauma situations such as strokes, cerebral aneurysms, spine fractures, skull fractures, brain tumors, concussions, contusions and ruptures. Artificial intelligence has the power […]
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I’m Saraaz Khalil, a medical imaging professional, trainee sonographer and healthcare educator with special interest in dental radiology and oral surgery. Alongside my clinical work, much of my focus has become centred on education, workforce development and making healthcare careers feel more accessible, visible and sustainable for the people entering them. Over the past few […]
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Professor Martin Graves’ contribution to MRI physics is immense. He is a professor of MRI physics at the University of Cambridge, chair of The British Institute of Radiology’s MRI special interest group and a member of the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety. He has authored several textbooks and more than 240 papers, earning numerous […]
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As soon as I learnt that Sonia was on the waiting list for a kidney, I knew instantly that it was something I wanted to do. I was actually one of her students when I was studying Diagnostic Radiography. She was always an excellent teacher, and I knew in my heart that I wanted to […]
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In 1975 radiology practice was very different to modern day radiology. Some of the advances in the last 50 years have included the introduction of CT scanners (invented in 1971 by Godfrey Hounsfield), MRI, ultrasound, PET scanning and interventional and digital imaging into routine clinical practice. When I started medical school, ultrasound and CT equipment […]
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Over the last 30 years, radiology in the UK has undergone monumental transformation and growth. I am fortunate to have worked through this, as a consultant radiologist in a single NHS trust, one that has existed in many guises, with serial mergers and changing status. Now in its strongest position, I remain proud to be […]
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Celebrating 50 years of RAD Magazine. Although I was still at school when the first edition was published, throughout my lengthy career in diagnostic imaging, RAD Magazine has been very much part of the profession. For many years, it was the go-to place for jobs – although as a basic grade radiographer, RAD Magazine would […]
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Kenex and RAD Magazine have been close allies for many years. My father Ken and Mechel’s father Dave were, and still are, firm friends. Back when they were both starting out in business, they would support each other with a listening ear over a drink and now probably discuss how Mechel and I are doing […]
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