British Institute of Radiology

Guests at The British Institute of Radiology’s (BIR) biennial boat party enjoyed a trip along the River Thames in September, taking in the iconic sights of London, during a fun and informal evening aimed at bringing the community together. First held in 2015, the event aims to celebrate the BIR’s achievements and is an opportunity […]

The BIR/HLH Lung Cancer Screening Study Day marked a pivotal moment for the lung cancer screening (LCS) community, bringing together 240 delegates from across the UK for a high-impact, in-person forum focused on advancing best practice in LCS delivery. Hosted by The HLH Imaging Group (HLH) in association with the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), […]

Submitted by chair Dr Keith Langmack and the Reverend Canon Dr Mike Kirby of the BIR’s radiotherapy and oncology special interest group committee In 2020, The British Institute of Radiology’s radiotherapy and oncology special interest group committee received requests from industry partners and radiotherapy professionals to hold a focused, multidisciplinary national meeting solely on radiotherapy […]

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has multiple specialist interest groups (SIG), each with a multidisciplinary membership. We are very grateful for the work of each group, which underpins our effectiveness. BIR members are encouraged to join and contribute to our SIGs. Each group helps develop and deliver educational events and webinars as well as […]

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 […]