Announcement Archive

_{July 2020}

New IMPACT FACTORS are here for the ESR Journals!

Vienna, July 1, 2020 - The European Society of Radiology is pleased to announce the results of the recent Impact Factor 2019 release for its scientific journals. The rise of European Radiology beyond the important 4.0 mark, as well as the meteoric premiere of Insights into Imaging directly to the upper third of the ranking, underline the excellence of the ESR Journals and their important role in not only the European but global field of radiology.

_{June 2020}

Prof. Boris Brkljačić (HR) elected as a Fellow of the EFSUMB

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Boris Brkljačić (HR), Chairman of the ESR Board of Directors, has been elected as a Fellow of the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB). ;Prof. Brkljačić is the tenth person to be nominated for this honour. Other Fellows include radiologist and ESR Past-President, Prof. Lorenzo Derchi (IT). The Federation's purpose is to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and development in the medical and biological professions as applied to ultrasound.

_{June 2020}

The ESR calls on the EU to unleash the full potential of Artificial Intelligence for improved healthcare

The European Society of Radiology has responded to the consultation on the European Commission’s White Paper on Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach. The ESR welcomes its recognition of the role of AI in improving healthcare and its approach valuing excellence and trust.

Find the full statement below

ESR Statement for public consultation on AI

_{April 2020}

ESR emphasises imaging’s role in the fight against COVID-19 and renews call for collaboration

Wednesday, April 15 - On the occasion of the World Health Day 2020, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) wrote a statement reminding politicians in the European Union that medical imaging contributes to the fight against COVID-19.

_{April 2020}

ESR emphasises imaging’s role in the fight against COVID-19 and renews call for collaboration

On the occasion of World Health Day, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) reminds politicians in the European Union how medical imaging contributes to the fight against COVID-19. The society calls on the EU institutions and Member States to act in a spirit of collaboration to jointly overcome the unprecedented challenge.

Please read the full statement addressed to the EU institutions and Member States by clicking below.

Medical imaging’s contribution in the fight against COVID-19

_{April 2020}

Members of the ESR-PAG share their experience living during the COVID-19 crisis

The members of the ESR Patient Advisory Group have taken the initiative to give insight into their daily lives as patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a bid to show solidarity with all patients, they give advice and recount their experience living in these times of crisis through "A day in the life of..." articles that can be found on the ESR website by clicking below.

“A day in the life...” articles

_{March 2020}

European Society of Radiology makes high-quality educational services free to all to aid the fight against COVID-19

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has made the decision to make its high-quality content on ESR Connect and Education on Demand free for all. This decision comes amidst a growing need for radiology to unite as a profession in order to tackle the great challenges that the world is currently facing. The services, which will include full access to quality e-learning content, will be available for the next four weeks.

_{March 2020}

United behind science – World leading geneticist to give lecture on potential COVID-19 treatment

Addressing the ongoing developments and challenges for public health related to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the European Society of Radiology (ESR) will be hosting a top-class online event on the disease on March 12, featuring Prof. Josef Penninger, a world-leading geneticist and immunologist.

Despite the postponement of the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2020, the ESR remains fully committed to supporting the fight against COVID-19 through science and research. For this reason, the session on COVID-19 will be made available to all, streamed live and free-of-charge from the ESR studio in Vienna on Thursday, March 12 at 17:00 CET.

_{March 2020}

ESR calls for common approach on COVID-19 epidemic

In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, the European Society of Radiology (ESR) calls on the EU institutions and Member States to take appropriate measures to preserve the well-being of citizens and guarantee legal certainty for organisations affected by circumstances beyond their control. The ESR strongly supports a united approach that prioritises public health across Europe.

Please read the full statement addressed to the EU institutions and Member States by clicking below.

Full statement

_{February 2020}

European Radiology and Respiratory Societies team up to promote organised lung cancer screening in Europe

February 2020 - The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to announce the publication of an important joint statement with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) on lung cancer screening (LCS) in Europe. Endorsed by both societies, the paper contains a contemporary, non-systematic review of the literature and common practice in lung cancer screening in Europe and also refers to the important NELSON study results.