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Bir-bshni-head-and-neck-imaging-refresher-course-2024

2024 09 Feb

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The-british-institute-of-radiology-welcomes-global-cmo-as-board-member

2022 17 Nov

Comprising of 12 trustees,  The British Institute of Radiology  Board is the governing body of the institute, meeting every quarter to engage in local governance and direct in how the organisation is managed. The trustees are selected from the Imaging and Oncology community to add experience and valuable insights to the group. In October 2022,...Read more

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Bir-annual-congress-2021

2021 04 Nov

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Bir-annual-congress-2020

2020 04 Nov

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Bjr-highlights-proton-therapy-in-special-feature-and-podcast

2020 15 Jun

BJR,  the international research journal of the British Institute of Radiology, has published a collection of articles on proton therapy, guest edited by leading experts Dr Kathryn Held, Professor Tony Lomax and Professor Esther Troost. The BIR have also recorded an accompanying podcast with the Guest Editors, who share their thoughts on this rapidly...Read more

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Bir-bshni-head-and-neck-imaging-refresher-course-2020

2020 07 Feb

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Bir-annual-congress-2019

2019 07 Nov

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2nd-annual-bir-theranostics-update-2019

2019 08 Feb

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2019 06 Feb

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2019 18 Jan

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Dr-jane-phillips-hughes-inaugurated-as-president-of-bir-2018-2020

2018 01 Oct

On 21 September 2018, Dr Jane Phillips-Hughes, Consultant Radiologist from Churchill Hospital, Oxford was inaugurated as the new President of the BIR, at the Malmaison Hotel in London.   At a reception attended by around 90 members, corporate members and supporters as well as representatives from other professional bodies, Andy Rogers handed...Read more

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Applications-invited-for-bir-iel-make-it-better-award

2018 28 Sep

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is pleased to announce that the BIR/IEL Make it Better Award is now open for entries.   Now in its fifth year, this award is for the group of people who have demonstrated the best improvement in an aspect of service delivery by making it more effective, or through improved patient experience. This might...Read more

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The-british-institute-of-radiology-issues-mr-safety-advice-sheets-to-mark-mr-safety-week

2018 23 Jul

To promote best practice and excellence in MRI Safety, during MR Safety Week (23-29 July 2018) a series of short advice sheets was released by the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) that concisely describes commonly encountered MR Conditions, why they are important and where to find some further information.     The advice sheets give practical...Read more

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Bir-annual-congress-2018

2018 01 Nov

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The-bir-launches-world-partner-network

2018 27 Mar

The BIR has launched the BIR World Partner Network, a community of international societies with the shared goal of advancing the knowledge and understanding of imaging and radiation oncology amongst radiologists, radiographers and physicists across the world.   Participating societies are the Sociedad Argentina de Radiología, Federacion Argentina de...Read more

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The-british-institute-of-radiology-launches-new-open-access-journal

2018 07 Feb

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR), the multidisciplinary membership society and publisher, is delighted to announce the launch of a new international, fully open access, online journal to be published alongside their growing collection of titles.  BJR|Open   will join  BJR   and  BJR|case reports ,   publishing papers across...Read more

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Bir-uk-mri-course-2018

2018 30 Jan

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Bir-releases-free-video-on-thrombectomy-procedure

2017 12 Dec

Interventional radiologist Professor Iris Grunwald demonstrates basilar artery clot retrieval using a thrombectomy simulator In April 2017 NHS England announced that it will commission mechanical thrombectomy so it can become more widely available with the aim of treating 8,000 patients per year with this procedure. A new free video is...Read more

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Bir-welcomes-new-sponsor-for-make-it-better-award

2017 27 Nov

Applications now invited for popular service improvement award   The British Institute of Radiology is delighted to announce that IEL are the proud sponsor of the successful service improvement award which will now be known as the BIR/IEL Make it Better Award.   Now in its fourth year, this award is given to the group of people who have demonstrated...Read more

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Neuroradiology-1-day-seminar-for-the-dgh-radiologist-and-speciality-trainee

2017 17 Nov

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Genitourinary-imaging-update-organised-by-the-bir-east-of-england-branch

2017 13 Oct

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Bir-position-statement-on-the-selection-and-purchase-of-lead-aprons

2017 07 Oct

clarification on current and future legislation Due to changes in International Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE), it has become unclear whether current lead apron designs meet the new standards and whether they can continue to be purchased. This position statement seeks to clarify the present situation.     What’s...Read more

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Free-bir-webinar-on-proton-radiotherapy

2017 23 Aug

BIR produces a trio of proton radiotherapy webinars by top experts Image: (left to right) Dr Adrian Crellin, Hazel Pennington, Professor Stuart Green   A free CPD accredited webinar offering insight into the ground-breaking  progress of Proton Radiotherapy in the UK is now available free of charge for anyone visiting the BIR website, giving...Read more

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Emergency-imaging-organised-by-the-welsh-branch

2017 19 Sep

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How-is-the-british-institute-of-radiology-meeting-the-challenges-of-today-s-healthcare-environment

2017 31 Jul

The most significant challenge facing any membership organisation is how to stay relevant in today's healthcare world of free information and high clinical workloads and pressures. This is exacerbated by increasing specialisation and the need to stay abreast of developments in a fast-changing medical world. Examples of the increased complexity of imaging and...Read more

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Bir-responds-to-nhs-england-announcement-on-increase-in-emergency-mechanical-thrombectomy

2017 21 Apr

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) welcomes the announcement by NHS England that of the intention to roll out emergency mechanical thrombectomy in hospitals. The implementation of this procedure more widely will clearly reduce disability and long term complications for people with stroke. However there needs to be a clear policy to recruit...Read more

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The-british-institute-of-radiology-welcomes-teleradiology-standards-update

2017 03 Feb

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) welcomes the second edition of the “ Standards for provision of teleradiology within the United Kingdom ” released in December 2016 by The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). The standards update the guidance previously issued by the RCR in 2010.   With the current shortage of radiologists teleradiology...Read more