The BIR Podcast is produced by the British Institute of Radiology and features its editors, authors, members and volunteers discussing selected articles published in BJR, BJR|Open, BJR|Artificial Intelligence and BJR|Case Reports. Episodes dig into the context and clinical implications of recent papers, covering medical imaging, radiotherapy, oncology, medical physics, radiobiology and the underpinning sciences. Listeners also hear expert opinion on timely topics and discussion of issues relevant to the wider imaging community. The show is aimed at researchers, clinicians and trainees who want deeper insight into the science behind the journals.
Episodes
Quantification of cardiac imaging biomarkers for risk stratification and early detection” – An interview with BJR Guest Editors Professor Matthias Eberhard and Professor Marly van Assen
In this podcast we speak to Professor Matthias Eberhard and Professor Marly van Assen, Guest Editors of a recent BJR special feature “Quantification of cardiac imaging biomarkers for risk stratification and early detection”.https://doi.org/10.1093/bjr/tqag193
Comprehensive Insights into Total Body PET: Physics, Systems and Clinical Applications - An Interview with BJR Guest Editors Dr Thomas Wagner and Professor Michelle Williams
In this podcast we speak to Dr Thomas Wagner and Professor Michelle Williams, Guest Editors of a recent BJR special feature on "Comprehensive Insights into Total Body PET: Physics, Systems and Clinical Applications". https://doi.org/10.1093/bjr/tqag167
Advances in molecular imaging: diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic considerations” – An interview with BJR Guest Editors Professor Patrick Veit-Haibach and Professor Cristina Nanni
In this podcast we speak to Professor Patrick Veit-Haibach and Professor Cristina Nanni, Guest Editors of a recent BJR special feature “Advances in molecular imaging: diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic considerations.https://doi.org/10.1093/bjr/tqag123
Empowering women in imaging and oncology: challenges, professional development, and clinical innovation – An interview with BJR Guest Editors Professor Christina Malamateniou, Ms Amanda Er, Professor Catherine Jones, Dr Anna Barnes and Dr Geraldine M
In this podcast we speak to Professor Christina Malamateniou, Ms Amanda Er, Professor Catherine Jones, Dr Anna Barnes and Dr Geraldine McGinty, Guest Editors of a recent BJR special feature “Empowering women in imaging and oncology: challenges, professional development, and clinical innovation”.https://doi.org/10.1093/bjr/tqag055
Advances in CT Technology and Clinical Applications – An interview with BJR Guest Editor Dr Cynthia McCollough
In this podcast we speak to Dr Cynthia McCollough, one of the Guest Editors of a recent BJR special feature “Advances in CT Technology and Clinical Applications”.https://doi.org/10.1093/bjr/tqaf216
Advances in musculoskeletal interventional oncology – An interview with Dr Danoob Dalili and Dr Dimitrios Filippiadis
In this podcast we speak to Dr Danoob Dalili and Dr Dimitrios Filippiadis, Guest Editors of a recent BJR special feature “Advances in Musculoskeletal Interventional Oncology: A Comprehensive Update”.Related BJR article: Advances in musculoskeletal interventional oncology—introductory editorial, Dimitrios Filippiadis, PhD, MSc , Danoob Dalili, MBBS
BJR|Artificial Intelligence launch - An interview with Editors-in-Chief Professor Heang-Ping Chan and Professor Issam El Naqa
We speak to Professor Heang-Ping Chan and Professor Issam El Naqa, Co-Editors-in-Chief of BJR|Artificial Intelligence. We discuss why having a journal dedicated to AI is so important at this moment in time, what types of articles they both hope to see submitted and published in the journal, and we also talk through the wider context of some of the excellent articles published so far. Issam and Hea
AI in imaging and therapy: innovations, ethics, and impact
We speak to Prof Issam El Naqa, Guest Editor of the recent BJR special feature on "AI in imaging and therapy: innovations, ethics, and impact".Related BJR article: AI in imaging and therapy: innovations, ethics, and impact – introductory editorial, Issam El Naqa and Karen Drukker
An interview with BJR Barclay Medal winner Dr Manish Mai
We speak to Dr Manish Mair, whose recent BJR article “A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the diagnostic accuracy of initial reverse transcription-PCR and CT scan in suspected COVID-19 patients", was the winner of the BJR Barclay Medal.
Incidental imaging findings from head to toe: challenges and management
In this podcast we speak to Dr Rosalind Given-Wilson, Dr Nick Screaton, Prof Stuart Taylor, guest editors of a recent BJR special feature on “Incidental imaging findings from head to toe: challenges and management”.Related BJR article: Incidental imaging findings from head to toe: challenges and management: introductory editorial, Rosalind Given-Wilson et al.
Photon counting CT: technology, applications and the future
In this podcast we speak to Professor Hatem Alkadhi, Deputy Director and Senior Physician at the Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland about the topic of photon-counting CT.Related BJR article: Cardiac imaging with photon counting CT, Thomas Flohr, PhD, Bernhard Schmidt, PhD, Stefan Ulzheimer, PhD, Hatem Alkadhi, MD
A conversation with…three physicists
In this podcast, to mark the 125th Anniversary of the BIR, three physicists at different stages of their year talk about what drives them as medical physicists, the evolution of training and explore what might come up for medical physicists in the next 125 years.
The challenge of liver tumors for interventional oncology – Interview with BJR Guest Editors
In this podcast we speak to Dr Yasuaki Arai, Dr Thomas Helmberger, Dr Sarah White and Dr Christoph Zech, Guest Editors of a BJR special feature on “The challenge of liver tumors for interventional oncology: past, present and future”.Related BJR article: The challenge of liver tumors for interventional oncology: past, present and future – introductory editorial: The challenge of liver tumors for in
Case series of perianal and pelvic MRI imaging findings in monkeypox
In this podcast we talk to Dr Jason Gan, Dr Janki Patel and Dr Eleanor Ainsworth, co-authors of a BJR|Case reports article “Case series of perianal and pelvic MRI imaging findings in monkeypox”.
Meet Dr Wali Badar – 2022 Winner of the BJR/Jusha Early Career Investigator Award
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Wali Badar, co-author of the BJR article that was the winner of this year’s BJR/Jusha Early Career Investigator Award. Discover the winning article here today!
Meet Dr Lucas Pessini, winner of this year’s Dr Prafulla Ganguli Award
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Lucas Pessini, winner of this year’s Dr Prafulla Ganguli Award. Discover the winning article here today!
The IPEM MRSE Certificate of Competence
Dr Mark Radon talks to Dan Wilson about the the IPEM Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) certificate of competence, how and why ABMRS are involved, why it was set up and how you can go about getting this useful certification.
The radiographic role in MR safety
Dr Mark Radon, Consultant Radiologist talks to Alexandra Lipton, Professional Officer at the Society and College of Radiographers about the important role of the radiographer in the patient journey through an MRI scan.
MR safety and cardiac devices
In advance of the publication of the new cardiac devices guidance, Dr Mark Radon chats to Dr Charlotte Manisty and Dr Jonathan Ashmore about the issues around scanning patients with cardiac pacemakers.
Functional imaging of the lung – An interview with BJR guest editors
In this podcast we talk to Professor Eric Hoffman, Dr Nick Screaton, Professor Philippe Grenier and Professor Joon Beom Seo, guest editors of a recent BJR special feature on Functional imaging of the lung, and talk about why this is an important area of research.Related BJR article: BJR functional imaging of the lung special feature: introductory editorial, Philippe A Grenier et al.
A conversation with two radiologists
As we mark 125 years of the BIR in 2022, enjoy listening in to this reflective conversation between Consultant Radiologist Dr Imran Lasker and Trainee Radiologist Dr Andrew Nanapragasam.
Innovations in prostate cancer
In this podcast, we speak to Prof Jurgen Fütterer, Prof Chan Kyo Kim and Dr Daniel Margolis, guest editors of a recent BJR special feature on Innovations in prostate cancer.Related BJR article: Innovations in prostate cancer: introductory editorial, Jurgen J Fütterer et al.
A conversation with three radiographers
In this podcast, to mark the 125th Anniversary of the BIR, three radiographers at different stages of their career talk with passion and positivity about their roles as radiographers and how education of the profession has evolved over the years.
First report of 68Ga-PRGD2 PET–MRI imaging of vaso-occlusion in sickle cell disease
We talk to Dr Encico Novelli, co-author of “First report of 68Ga-PRGD2 PET–MRI molecular imaging of vaso-occlusion in a patient with sickle cell disease”, which was the winner of our 2021 Dr Prafulla Ganguli award.
Pneumothorax rates in CT-Guided lung biopsies
We talk to the co-authors of a recent BJR article on “Pneumothorax rates in CT-Guided lung biopsies: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors”, which was the winner of our 2021 BJR Barclay Medal.
Lymphoma: advances in imaging and radiotherapy
In this podcast we talk to editors Professor Tim Illidge, Professor George Mikhaeel, Professor Lena Specht and Professor Joachim Yahalom, guest editors of a recent BJR special feature on Lymphoma: advances in imaging and radiotherapy.Related BJR article: Lymphoma: advances in imaging and radiotherapy – introductory editorial, Tim Illidge et al.
Assessment of atherosclerosis using PET– MRI – an interview with BJR author Dr Nicholas Evans
In this podcast we talk to Dr Nicholas Evans about his recent BJR Review on “Integrated cardiovascular assessment of atherosclerosis using PET–MRI”.
Impact of COVID-19 on corticosteroid injection services
In this podcast we speak to Dr Danoob Dalili, Dr Daniel Fascia and Dr David McKean, co-authors of a recent BJR article on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on corticosteroid injection services: A national survey of members of the BSSR.
Contemporary issues in radiation protection in medical imaging
In this podcast we speak to Professor Madan Rehani and Dr Zoe Brady, guest editors of a recent BJR special feature on contemporary issues in radiation protection in medical imaging.Related BJR article: Contemporary issues in radiation protection in medical imaging: introductory editorial, Madan M Rehani and Zoe Brady
The role of interventional radiology in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer
We speak to Dr Okan Akhan, Professor of Radiology at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey about his recent BJR Review on the role of interventional radiology in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer.
Glioma surveillance imaging – An interview with BJR|Open author Dr Sotirios Bisdas
In this podcast we speak to Dr Sotirios Bisdas, Consultant Neuroradiologist and MRI and Clinical Lead at the National Hospital for Neurology in London.Related BJR|Open article: https://doi.org/10.1259/bjro.20200009
Pearls and pitfalls of lung cancer staging – an interview with BJR|Open author Dr Lucian Beer
In this podcast we speak to Dr Lucian Beer, Resident at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria and co-author of a recent BJR|Open Review on pearls and pitfalls of lung cancer staging.
MSK ultrasound imaging standards in the UK
In this podcast we speak to Dr Ramy Mansour and Dr Danoob Dalili, co-authors of a recent BJR paper “Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging standards in the UK: a British Society of Skeletal Radiologists position statement”.
Metal artifact correction strategies in MRI-based attenuation correction in PET–MRI
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Georg Schramm and Dr Claes Nøhr Ladefoged, co-authors of a recent BJR|Open Review on “Metal artifact correction strategies in MRI-based attenuation correction in PET–MRI”.
Advances in radiobiology – An interview with BJR special feature Guest Editors
In this podcast we speak to the guest editors of a recent BJR special feature on Advances in radiobiology – Highlights from the 16th ICRR.Related BJR article: Advances in Radiation Biology – Highlights from the 16th ICRR special feature: introductory editorial, Penny A Jeggo et al.
Percutaneous MR-guided prostate cancer cryoablation
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Pierre de Marini, co-author of a recent BJR|Open Review on “Percutaneous MR-guided prostate cancer cryoablation technical updates and literature review”.
Reporting incidental coronary, aortic valve and cardiac calcification on non-gated thoracic CT
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Michelle Williams, co-author of recent BJR paper “Reporting incidental coronary, aortic valve and cardiac calcification on non-gated thoracic computed tomography, a consensus statement from the BSCI/BSCCT and BSTI”.
Research, reviewing and developing your career - An interview with Professor Elizabeth Krupinski
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Elizabeth Krupinski, Professor of Medical Imaging and Vice Chair for Research at Emory University, who has some fantastic advice for early career researchers who might be questioning whether they should pursue a career in research or are undecided about their choice of field.
Heavy charged particle beam therapy and related new RT technologies
In this podcast, we speak to Professor Karen Kirkby, Professor Neil Burnet, Professor Stuart Green and Professor Ranald Mackay, co-authors of a recent BJR Guidelines & Recommendations paper on heavy charged particle beam therapy and new radiotherapy technologies.
Management of pulmonary nodules – an interview with Dr David Baldwin and Dr William McNulty
In this podcast we speak to Dr David Baldwin and Dr William McNulty about their recent BJR|Open Review on the management of pulmonary nodules.
What’s New for Clinical WB-MRI in the 21st Century – An interview with Professor Dow-Mu Koh
In this podcast, we speak to Professor Dow-Mu Koh, author of a recent BJR Review on “What’s New for Clinical Whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) in the 21st Century”.
Imaging patients with stable chest pain – an interview with Matthijs Oudkerk and Edwin van Beek
We speak to the guest editors of a recent BJR special feature on imaging patients with stable chest pain. We discuss the context behind the topic of the special feature, as well as specific articles published in the collection.Related BJR article: Imaging patients with stable chest pain special feature: introductory editorial, Matthijs Oudkerk and Edwin JR van Beek
The vascular nature of COVID-19 – An interview with Professor Matthijs Oudkerk
In this podcast, we speak to Professor Matthijs Oudkerk about his recent BJR Commentary on the vascular nature of COVID-19.
History and current perspectives on the biological effects of high-dose spatial fractionation
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Robert Griffin, author of a recent BJR Review on “History and current perspectives on the biological effects of high-dose spatial fractionation and high dose-rate approaches: GRID, Microbeam & FLASH radiotherapy”.
The evolution of interventional oncology in the 21st century
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Thomas Helmberger, author of a recent BJR Review on “The evolution of interventional oncology in the 21st century”.
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging advances in the 21st century
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Patrick Veit-Haibach, author of a recent BJR Review on “Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging advances in the 21st century”, which is part of our anniversary article series celebrating BJR’s 125th anniversary as the oldest radiological journal in the world.
Evolution of radiation protection for medical workers
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Lawrence Dauer, co-author of a recent BJR Review on “Evolution of radiation protection for medical workers".
The abscopal effect 67 years later: from a side story to center stage
In this podcast, we speak to BJR authors Dr Silvia Formenti and Dr Sandra Demaria about the history of the abscopal effect, how the field has progressed and much more.Related BJR article: The abscopal effect 67 years later: from a side story to center stage
Radiomics: from qualitative to quantitative imaging – an interview with Philippe Lambin
In this podcast, we speak to Professor Philippe Lambin, Head of the Department of Precision Medicine at the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands, and author of a recent BJR Review on “Radiomics: from qualitative to quantitative imaging”.
The impact of COVID-19 – an interview with BJR Senior Editor Dr Mahmud Mossa-Basha
In this podcast we talk to Dr Mahmud Mossa-Basha, Senior Editor of BJR, about the impact of COVID-19.
Proton Therapy Special Feature
In the March 2020 issue of BJR, we published a fascinating special feature on proton therapy. In this podcast, we talk to the guest editors of this feature.Related BJR paper: Proton therapy special feature: introductory editorial
Artificial intelligence: reshaping the practice of radiological sciences in the 21st century
In this podcast, we speak to Issam El Naqa, author of a recent BJR Review on “Artificial intelligence: reshaping the practice of radiological sciences in the 21st century”.
Early Career Investigator Award 2019
In this podcast we talk to Dr Corinna Storz and Dr Sophia Rado, jointly awarded this year’s BJR/Jusha Early Career Investigator Award.
Development of a radiomic signature to predict HPV status from standard CT imaging
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Ralph Leijenaar and Dr Marta Bogowicz, who have been awarded this year’s BJR Barclay Medal for their article on “Development and validation of a radiomic signature to predict HPV (p16) status from standard CT imaging: a multicenter study”.
Breast cancer screening – an interview with Professor Elizabeth Morris and Professor Christiane Kuhl
In this podcast, we talk to Professor Christiane Kuhl and Professor Elizabeth Morris, co-authors of a recent BJR Commentary on “Breast cancer screening in average-risk women: towards personalized screening”.
Hyperpolarised carbon-13 MRI – An interview with Dr Oshi Abeyakoon and Mrs Fiona Gong
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Oshaani (Oshi ) Abeyakoon and Mrs Fiona Gong, University College London, London, UK, about their two recent articles published in BJR|Case reports on hyperpolarised carbon-13 MRI.
Advances in neurodegenerative and psychiatric imaging
In this podcast, we talk to the guest editors of our September 2019 special feature on advances in neurodegenerative and psychiatric imaging - Dr Amy Kotsenas, Dr John Port and Prof Meike Vernooij.Related BJR article: Advances in neurodegenerative and psychiatric imaging: introductory editorial, Amy L. Kotsenas et al.
Imaging in obesity—An interview with BJR Associate Editor Dr Manil Chouhan
In the run up to the BIR Annual Congress, 7-8 November 2019, we are talking to experts from some of the specialist fields being covered by our congress streams. Imaging in obesity is the focus for one stream on the first day of the congress.
Incidentalomas – An interview with Dr Nicholas Screaton
In this first podcast of our BIR Annual Congress-related series, we talk to Dr Screaton about the importance of incidentaloma awareness
Artificial intelligence for precision education in radiology
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Suyash Mohan and Michael Duong about their recent BJR Review on artificial intelligence for precision education in radiology
Atypical cause of the “Face of the Giant Panda” sign
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Stephanie Vella about her recent case published in BJR|case reports on an atypical cause of the Face of the Giant Panda sign.
Artificial intelligence in oncology, its scope and future prospects
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Rajit Rattan, lead author of a recent BJR|Open Review entitled “Artificial intelligence in oncology, its scope and future prospects with specific reference to radiation oncology”.
Diffusion weighted imaging of the breast as an imaging biomarker
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Julia Camps-Herrero about her recent BJR|Open Review on “Diffusion-weighted imaging of the breast: current status as an imaging biomarker and future role”.
Adverse effects and radiological manifestations of new immunotherapy agents
We talk to Dr Anju Sahdev, co-author of a recent BJR Review entitled “Adverse effects and radiological manifestations of new immunotherapy agents”.
Phase Contrast Imaging
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Sarah Lewis and Professor Patrick Brennan from the University of Sydney, Australia about their ongoing research, including projects around phase contrast imaging and artificial intelligence.
Post-mortem paediatric imaging
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Owen Arthurs, a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK and Associate Professor of Radiology at the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health.
Masses in the era of screening tomosynthesis: Is diagnostic ultrasound sufficient?
In this podcast, we speak with Drs Jessica Axmacher, Amy Lynn Conners, Kathleen Brandt & Sadia Choudhery, co-authors of a recent BJR article on “Masses in the era of screening tomosynthesis: Is diagnostic ultrasound sufficient?”.
A special feature in memory of Sir Oliver Scott and Professor Jack Fowler
In this podcast we talk to Professor Kevin Prise, Professor Stewart Martin and Dr Mark Hill, Co-Guest Editors of the recent commemorative special feature published in the January 2019 issue of BJR, in honour of Sir Oliver Scott and Professor Jack Fowler.Related BJR article: Pushing the frontiers of radiobiology: A special feature in memory of Sir Oliver Scott and Professor Jack Fowler, Stewart Mar
Breast screening – An interview with Dr. Laszlo Tabar
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Laszlo Tabar, Professor Emeritus of Radiology at the University of Uppsala School of Medicine, Sweden and former Medical Director of the Department of Mammography at Falun Central Hospital, Sweden.
A low-dose and an ultra-low-dose contrast agent protocol for coronary CT angiography
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Dominik Benz, Research Fellow in cardiac imaging at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland, who is this year’s winner of the esteemed BJR/Jusha Early Career Investigator Award.Related BJR article: A low-dose and an ultra-low-dose contrast agent protocol for coronary CT angiography in a clinical setting: quantitative and qualitative comparison to a standard dos
Outcomes following SABR in the treatment of early-stage primary lung cancer
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Patrick Murray, this year’s winner of the esteemed BJR Barclay Medal Award for his BJR article “A systematic review of outcomes following stereotactic ablative radiotherapy in the treatment of early-stage primary lung cancer”.
Demand for CT scans during transition from paediatric to adult care
In this podcast, we speak to Dr Peter Thurley and Dr Andrew Fogarty about their recent BJR paper on the demand for CT scans during the transition from paediatric to adult care.
The role of imaging in obesity
In this podcast, we talk to Professor Stuart Taylor, Co-Guest Editor of the BJR special feature on the role of imaging in obesity.Related BJR article: The role of imaging in obesity special feature, Stuart A Taylor and Laura R Carucci
Cardiac imaging: an interview with Dr Marc Dweck and Dr Alastair Moss
We talk to Dr Marc Dweck and Dr Alastair Moss about cardiac imaging, which is the theme for this year’s International Day of Radiology
Management of incidental focal uptake of FDG on PET-CT
In this podcast we talk to Dr Deborah Pencharz about her recent Guidelines & recommendations paper published in BJR on evidence-based management of incidental focal uptake of fluorodeoxyglucose on PET-CT.
MRI Bowel Motility
In this podcast we talk to Dr Alex Menys and Dr Sofieke de Jonge about their recent BJR article on dynamic MRI for bowel motility imaging.
Osteoarthritis Imaging
In this podcast we talk to Professor Ali Guermazi, Dr Daichi Hayashi and Professor Frank Roemer about their recent Review published in BJR on imaging of osteoarthritis.
Mammographic Positioning
In this podcast, we talk to Dr Sarah Lewis, Dr Mark McEnteee and Rhonda-Joy Sweeney about their recent Review published in BJR on mammographic positioning image quality criteria for the craniocaudal projection.
Nuclear medicine: physics and instrumentation – an interview with Professor Habib Zaidi
In this podcast we talk to BJR Senior Editor and BJR|Open Editor-in-Chief Professor Habib Zaidi, Chief Physicist at Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland .
Artificial intelligence and the future of radiology
We talk to Professor Paul Chang, Dr Luciano Prevedello, and Abdul Hamid Halab about AI and whether it is best placed to handle routine chores that take time or if it should be used to provide detailed data to solve complex cases and confirm suspected conditions.
