A Nottingham physicist has been named as the new president of the British Institute of Radiology (BIR).
Andy Rogers is the head of radiation physics at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), who runs the QMC and City Hospital, and has been selected as the new president for the next two years.
Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses some forms of radiation, such as x-rays, to help diagnose and treat diseases.
BIR is a group that helps to connect professionals who want to develop and refine how radiology helps within healthcare.
He has helped us to introduce and refine new techniques in Nottingham
Speaking just after taking on the role, Mr Rogers said: “During my two year tenure I shall be focusing on increasing our membership base and getting more members actively involved in the great work we do.
“I will also be reaching out to our sister organisations to enhance the collaboration between all organisations representing imaging, radiation oncology and the associated sciences.”
Chief scientist at NUH Claire Greaves is pleased to see Mr Rogers being acknowledged for his work.
She said: “Andy has worked closely with clinical colleagues and scientists to develop the field of imaging science and radiation physics both within NUH, and also nationally and internationally.
“It has helped us to introduce and refine imaging techniques which have improved patient care and a regulatory framework that protects our staff and patients.”
