Category: Gold Medallists

In recognition of his major contribution to radiology, especially in the fields of oncology and education, and more recently radiation protection, Professor Stephen J. Golding from Oxford, UK, will be presented with the ESR Gold Medal at ECR 2017.

Stephen J. Golding is a radiology fellow at Oxford University College, having previously served as lecturer and chairman of radiology at Oxford University Hospitals.

Prof. Golding received his medical degree from London University and, after training in surgery, he completed his...

In recognition of his lifelong achievements in radiology and work in radiation protection, Professor Guy Frija from Paris, France, will receive the ESR Gold Medal at ECR 2017.

Guy Frija is professor emeritus of radiology and consultant at the imaging department of Paris Georges Pompidou European Hospital (GPEH), where he has previously served as chairman. He is also a part-time professor of radiology at the faculty of health sciences of McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.

Prof. Frija is a recognised...

In recognition of his pioneering contribution to the advancement of interventional radiology, Professor José Ignacio Bilbao Jaureguízar, from Pamplona, Spain, will be awarded the ESR Gold Medal at ECR 2017.

José Ignacio Bilbao Jaureguízar is professor of radiology, head of interventional radiology, and a consultant radiologist at the University Clinic of Navarra (UCN), where he was also previously chairman of the radiology department.

Prof. Bilbao received his medical degree from the medical faculty of Navarra University and completed his residency...

In recognition of his pioneering work in abdominal and molecular imaging, and his commitment to the development and harmonisation of radiology in Europe, Professor Gabriel P. Krestin from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, will receive the Gold Medal of the European Society of Radiology at ECR 2016.

Gabriel P. Krestin is full professor of radiology and chairman of the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

He graduated in medicine from the University of...

In recognition of his service to the discipline, French neuroradiologist Professor Claude Manelfe from Toulouse, France, will receive the Gold Medal of the European Society of Radiology at ECR 2016.

Claude Manelfe is professor emeritus at Paul Sabatier University in Toulouse, France. He was professor and chairman of diagnostic radiology at Paul Sabatier University for thirty years, and head of the diagnostic and therapeutic neuroradiology department at Purpan University Hospital in Toulouse.

In 1969, Prof. Manelfe received his medical degree...

In recognition of his pioneering work in novel imaging technology and his dedication to strengthening ties between radiologists in Europe, Professor Claus D. Claussen, from Tübingen, Germany, will be awarded the Gold Medal of the European Society of Radiology at ECR 2015.

Claus D. Claussen is professor of radiology at Eberhard-Karls Universität Tübingen in Germany and was chairman of the department of radiology at University Hospital Tübingen from 1988 to the end of March 2014. He has been director of...

In recognition of his lifelong commitment to the field of radiology, Professor Peter Vock from Bern, Switzerland, will be awarded the Gold Medal of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) at ECR 2016.

Peter Vock is professor emeritus at the University of Bern and senior consultant radiologist at Bern University Hospital (Inselspital) in Bern, Switzerland. He chaired the Institute of Radiology of Bern University from 1989 to 2012.

In 1973 he obtained his medical degree from the University of Bern,...

In recognition of his pioneering work in novel imaging technology and his dedication to strengthening ties between radiologists in Europe, Professor Claus D. Claussen, from Tübingen, Germany, will be awarded the Gold Medal of the European Society of Radiology at ECR 2015.

Claus D. Claussen is professor of radiology at Eberhard-Karls Universität Tübingen in Germany and was chairman of the department of radiology at University Hospital Tübingen from 1988 to the end of March 2014. He has been director of...

In recognition of his long and dedicated service to the European Society of Radiology and his outstanding work in the field of gastrointestinal radiology, Professor Yves Menu from Paris, France will be awarded the Gold Medal of the European Society of Radiology at ECR 2015.

Yves Menu is professor of radiology and chairman of the department of radiology at Saint Antoine Hospital, Pierre & Marie Curie University in Paris, France.

Originally from Dijon in the east of France, Prof. Menu...

In recognition of his dedication to international cooperation and relations, as well as his outstanding contribution to radiological education, Professor András Palkó, from Szeged, Hungary, will be awarded the Gold Medal of the European Society of Radiology at ECR 2015.

András Palkó is chairman and head of the department of radiology at Szeged University Medical School. He is also editor-in-chief of the journal Magyar Radiológia.

A native of Budapest, Hungary, Prof. Palkó graduated from the University of Pécs Medical School...