Monday 9 June
Wednesday 11 June
EPONYMOUS LECTURES
Wednesday 11 June
John
Mallard Eponymous Lecture: Radiation Safety Reassessed
Wade Allison, Emeritus Professor of
Physics, University of Oxford
Wade Allison's research background is in
particle physics. In his career at Oxford he taught physics and mathematics
across a broad spectrum. He wrote “Fundamental Physics for Probing and Imaging”
(Oxford, 2006) for his course on medical and environmental physics. In 2009 he
published “Radiation and Reason: The Impact of Science on a Culture of Fear”,
an accessible book aimed at the reading public www.radiationandreason.com also
translated into Japanese and Chinese. He has been invited to lecture around the
world including USA and Japan and has visited Fukushima several times. He is a
founder member of SARI www.radiationeffects.org
Abstract: Patients need to understand
what is good for their health and the same applies to society at large. But
society has become increasingly frightened by “radiation” and anything
“nuclear”, and this affects patients too. But do radiologists themselves
understand that at low and moderate dose rates radiation is harmless and
sometimes beneficial? In the lecture we look at the evidence for this
unexpected and counter-intuitive conclusion. Many questions follow. Why is it
true? Why are current radiological protection regulations quite out of line
with present-day knowledge of radiobiology? What should be done to put matters
right? In what ways is this important to patients and to society as a whole?
Firm answers to most questions will be given in the lecture but the broad
conclusion is that radiological safety needs to be rebased on scientific
understanding and education instead of blind caution.
BIR – Toshiba Mayneord Memorial Eponymous lecture: Exploring the nature of atheroma in-vivo using PET
John Buscombe Clinical Lead and Consultant, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cambridge University Hospital
The 2014 BIR Toshiba Mayneord Eponymous lecture “Exploring the nature of altheroma in-vivo using PET” will be delivered by Dr John Buscombe, Clinical Lead and Consultant in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Cambridge University Hospital. Since 2010 Dr Buscombe has been working at Cambridge University Hospital with experience of pre-clinical work and cyclotron based PET. The focus of these projects has been on the use of C-11 products in identifying sub-cm endocrine tumours and also PET imaging of atheroma and cardiovascular inflammation.
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Venue, Travel, Accommodation
By rail
It takes a little over two hours to reach Manchester from London and Manchester also has direct connections to most major UK cities. Services arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre. Manchester Central is a 20 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station - just five minutes from Manchester Central on foot.
Information on train services can be found at: www.virgintrains.co.ukwww.nationalrail.co.uk
Travel time by train to Manchester from:
London 2h 9m
Birmingham 1h 30m
Newcastle 2h 37m
Edinburgh 3h 34m
Glasgow 3h 16m
Bristol 2h 59m
By air
Manchester Airport is a major international hub just nine miles (14.5km) from the city centre. It serves more than 200 destinations worldwide including direct routes to nine US cities. From the airport, the city is approximately 25 minutes away by taxi or just 20 minutes via the half-hourly express rail service (tickets £3.00-£4.00).
Information on Manchester Airport can be found at: www.manchesterairport.co.uk
By road
Manchester is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network. Manchester's M60 orbital motorway provides easy access from north, south, east and west.
Directions and parking:
M6 (from south – Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham) Leave the M6 at junction 19, just after Knutsford Services. Follow the A556 towards Altrincham and pick up the M56 towards Manchester Airport. Follow the motorway onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M6 (from north – Preston, Blackpool, Carlisle) Leave the M6 at junction 21a for the M62 towards Manchester. At junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from west – Liverpool) At M62 junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from east – Leeds, Yorkshire) At M62 junction 18, join the M60 west-bound. Take junction 17 onto the A56 (Bury New Road) and follow signs to the city centre, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M56 (from west – North Wales, Chester, Ellesmere Port) Follow the M56 past Manchester Airport. Continue onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
Manchester Central's on-site NCP car park is open 24 hours and the most convenient option. If using a satellite navigation system - please follow the postcode M2 3GX.
Information on planning a journey by car can be found at: www.theaa.comwww.highways.gov.uk
Arriving in Manchester
On arrival in Manchester you can walk to Manchester Central, catch a Metroshuttle bus, Metrolink tram or take a taxi.
Metroshuttle
Metroshuttle buses are free and link the city centre's main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses. Click here for more information on routes.
Metrolink
Metrolink is a convenient tram network serving Manchester city centre and further afield. Metrolink runs every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don’t need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next Metrolink will be along shortly.
Metrolink operates through both Piccadilly and Victoria stations. Manchester Central's nearest Metrolink stop is St Peter’s Square. From there, we're just a few minutes on foot, right behind the Midland Hotel.
Routes and information can be found at: www.metrolink.co.uk
Local travel
Manchester's extensive multi-modal public transport network makes it easy to travel in and around Greater Manchester.
Find out more at www.tfgm.com or phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Interchange.
Taxis
The Venue work with Manchester’s black cab drivers to make sure they know when they're going to be busy.
There is a dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue for pick ups and drop offs. Black cab taxis are readily available at Manchester Airport and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations.
Accommodation
Manchester offers a wide range of
accommodation to suit all budgets and requirements and over 2000 bedrooms all
within 20 minutes walk.
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