EU&International Affairs

ESR Publishes: Guiding AI in radiology: ESR’s recommendations for effective implementation of the European AI Act

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) AI Working Group has finalized and published its statement: “Guiding AI in Radiology: ESR’s Recommendations for Effective Implementation of the European AI Act.” As the European AI Act is set to shape the future of AI regulation in healthcare, ESR’s this statement provides an in-depth analysis of its impact on radiology and offers clear,

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Feedback on the Draft Regulation Implementing the Establishment of a Scientific Panel of Experts in Artificial Intelligence

We welcome the chance to contribute to this open consultation on the Draft Regulation for establishing the AI Scientific Panel of Experts. As representatives of the healthcare community, particularly in radiology, we see this as a crucial step toward effective governance and safe integration of AI technologies into specialized domains such as medical imaging. Article 3: The draft regulation could

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European Cancer Imaging Initiative – Joining forces for AI-powered imaging to save lives

Join us for “The European Cancer Imaging Initiative – Joining forces for AI-powered imaging to save lives” on 6 February 2025 (09:30–17:00 CET) in Brussels and online. Organised by the European Commission, the European Society of Radiology (ESR), and the EUCAIM project consortium, this high-level event marks two years of the European Cancer Imaging Initiative. Stakeholders from research, healthcare, industry,

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Have your say – Study on mapping and evaluating the implementation of EU’s Beating Cancer Plan

In an important development, the European Commission has enlisted Open Evidence and PwC EU Services to map and evaluate the implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. As part of this assessment, a survey has been devised to collect valuable perspectives from civil society organisations and healthcare professionals throughout the EU Member States. Have your say before September 8th  2023: For Civil

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ESR co-signs joint healthcare statement on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The ESR has joined 10 healthcare associations across Europe – covering patients, healthcare professionals and the medical technology industry – in publishing a statement on the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, highlighting how the act can give citizens the confidence to embrace AI-enabled medical technologies. The statement outlines four considerations to be taken into account during negotiations. The AI Act

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ESR and COCIR renew Letter of Intent

The ESR and the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) are pleased to announce that we have formalised our cooperation for the next two years by renewing a Letter of Intent (LoI). The LoI was first signed on 25 June, 2013 and renewed on the 10 February, 2023 and promotes constant collaboration and exchange

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ESR welcomes adoption of new EU Council Recommendation on strengthening prevention through early detection: A new EU approach on cancer screening

The ESR applauds the inclusion of lung, prostate, gastric cancers based on latest scientific evidence in the new cancer screening recommendations, which were adopted on 9th December, and looks forward to working with other European health stakeholders on their implementation. Read the press release by clicking the button below.

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The ESR fully supports the European Cancer Organisations open letter on cancer screening

The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) has published an open letter to EU and national level decision-makers following significant last-minute weakening of the proposals for Council Recommendations on Cancer Screening that undermine scientific advice.  The ESR shares the concern of the European cancer community at these highly concerning developments and fully endorse ECO’s open letter and its suggested actions. The EU

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New EU Recommendations on Cancer Screening

The European Commission has published their proposed update to the EU cancer screening recommendations. The ESR welcomes the new proposals and the expansion of screening programmes to include lung, prostate and gastric cancer.

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You will have access to a wide range of benefits that can help you advance your career and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of radiology. These benefits include access to educational resources, networking opportunities with other professionals in the field, opportunities to participate in research projects and clinical trials, and access to the latest technologies and techniques. 

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Membership

for radiologists, radiology residents, professionals of allied sciences (including radiographers/radiological technologists, nuclear medicine physicians, medical physicists, and data scientists) & professionals of allied sciences in training residing within the boundaries of Europe

  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Reduced fees for the European School of Radiology (ESOR) 2
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology 
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 11 /year

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Free membership

for radiologists, radiology residents or professionals of allied sciences engaged in practice, teaching or research residing outside Europe as well as individual qualified professionals with an interest in radiology and medical imaging who do not fulfil individual or all requirements for any other ESR membership category & former full members who have retired from all clinical practice
  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 0

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ESR Friends

For students, company representatives or hospital managers etc.

  • Content e-mails for all 3 ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters

€ 0

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The membership type best fitting for you will be selected automatically during the application process.

Footnotes:

01

Reduced registration fees for ECR 2026:
Provided that ESR 2025 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2025.

02
Not all activities included
03
Examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents).
04
European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, European Radiology Experimental.