BIR press releases - British Institute of Radiology

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Monday
08
Jun
2026

Ultrasound professionals launch manifesto to reduce patient waiting times for diagnosis and treatment

AXREM, the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS), the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), and the Society of Radiographers (SoR) have formed a collaborative working group representing clinical, scientific, educational and industry expertise. This manifesto sets out shared priorities, identifies barriers to safe and sustainable ultrasound delivery, and defines coordinated actions needed to ensure high‑quality, equitable ultrasound services—now and for the future.

Monday
15
Sep
2025

British Institute of Radiology Appoints Claire Angus as New Chief Executive

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Angus as Chief Executive from 1 September 2025. Claire joins the BIR from the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod), where she has been Director of Membership and Events – and led strategic planning, member engagement, and the delivery of scientific events.

Wednesday
25
Jun
2025

BJR|Open receives impressive first impact factor of 2.1

BJR|Open, the fully open access research journal of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), has received its first ever impact factor of 2.1. The impact factor is determined by the number of times articles have been cited in a particular year.

Wednesday
08
Jan
2025

British Institute of Radiology announces new BJR Editor-in-Chief (Medical)

We are delighted to announce Professor Stuart Taylor as the new Editor-in-Chief (Medical) of BJR from 1 January 2025. Stuart is Professor of Medical Imaging at the Centre for Medical Imaging, University College London in the UK. He is taking over the role from Dr Simon Jackson, who held the role for the past eight years and served on the Editorial Board for over 14 years.

Tuesday
01
Oct
2024

Dr Nick Screaton joins the British Institute of Radiology as new President 2024-2026

Dr Nick Screaton, Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, has been inaugurated as the President of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR).

Press releases

Ultrasound professionals launch manifesto to reduce patient waiting times for diagnosis and treatment

British Institute of Radiology Appoints Claire Angus as New Chief Executive

BJR|Open receives impressive first impact factor of 2.1

British Institute of Radiology announces new BJR Editor-in-Chief (Medical)

Dr Nick Screaton joins the British Institute of Radiology as new President 2024-2026