British Institute of Radiology

Major scientific advances often start with seemingly simple questions, like the one asked by English electrical engineer Sir Godfrey Hounsfield and radiologist Jamie Ambrose: is it possible to work out the contents of a box by taking multiple x-ray pictures in different positions around the object? Their solutions to the problem led to the development […]

NHS trusts that are not meeting their targets for diagnosing patients should not be allowed to introduce recruitment freezes, according to a consortium of ultrasound professionals. They point out that sonography is used not only in antenatal medicine, it is also a cornerstone of cancer diagnosis. AXREM, The British Institute of Radiology, The British Medical […]

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is the oldest radiological society in the world. Its origins date back to April 2, 1897, when the first meeting was held to establish The X-ray Society. It may be 129 years old but the BIR remains forward-thinking and innovative, continually adapting to the evolving environments in which our […]

The British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) has released the fourth edition (2026) of its Incidental Findings on General Medical Ultrasound Examinations: Management and Diagnostic Pathways Guidance, representing the most substantial update since the document was first introduced in 2020. The revision was undertaken by the BMUS Professional Standards Group, who conducted a comprehensive review of […]

While the NHS 10-Year Health Plan recognises AI as fundamental to healthcare transformation, diagnostic service provider Medica says most trusts lack the funding, expertise and governance infrastructure to implement it safely. Medica has focused on solving these challenges by redesigning clinical workflows, processes and systems that it says allow AI to deliver meaningful impact. Led […]

Submitted by Dr Janette Smith, consultant gynaecology radiologist, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With the changes in demographics for cancer in women and the increasing rates of cancers found in females, The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is planning an event to focus on women’s health. I think we have all noticed the worrying […]

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), […]