BIR

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: […]

Submitted by Dr Nick Screaton, BIR president. Having practised radiology for 30 years, I have witnessed significant changes in our field, from evolving workflows to groundbreaking advancements that have made imaging an increasingly attractive career choice for young professionals. Our Young Professionals and Trainees Special Interest Group (YPAT SIG) is a dynamic community of talented […]

Medica has been keeping pace with developments in radiology AI for several years. At the end of 2019, the company identified providers who had real-world data to evidence their product’s impact. In March 2020, Medica announced a strategic partnership with Qure.ai to deploy AI for service improvement and to support the reporting process. The partnership […]

Submitted by Dr Amrita Kumar, Dr Nick Screaton and Dr Gerald Lip, The British Institute of Radiology. The British Institute of Radiology (BIR), a leading organisation in advancing imaging and radiation science, recognises the urgent need to address workforce shortages and escalating imaging demands across the UK and globally. This challenge necessitates innovative, multidisciplinary approaches. AI offers […]

Dr Simon Jackson has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by outgoing British Institute of Radiology (BIR) president Professor Stephen Keevil, as a mark of his special contributions to the BIR. The medal was presented at the inauguration event of new president Dr Nicholas Screaton. Dr Jackson recently retired as vice president for education. He is also […]

The British Institute of Radiology’s (BIR) annual congress has become a tradition at this time of year and it says that this year’s event on November 7-8 brought together professionals from diverse roles, with insightful talks and discussions that highlighted the ongoing advances in imaging and oncology. The two-day conference in London, titled Optimising Multidisciplinary Care […]

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 […]

This year the BIR Annual Congress takes place on November 7-8 at the IET London: Savoy Place and promises an impressive line-up of speakers and topics with the overarching theme of “Optimising multidisciplinary patient care”. The scientific content will be delivered in three exciting streams offering a comprehensive programme. Highlights include sessions on artificial intelligence, […]