January 2021

Prof. Dr. Natalia Rotaru

The ESR Board of Directors is extremely saddened at the loss of Prof. Dr. Natalia Rotaru in autumn 2020. Natalia was the Chair of Radiology at the “Nicolae Testemiţanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chisinau, Moldova. A friend to many international colleagues and the European Society of Radiology, Natalia was a keen traveller and attended dozens of professional conferences throughout her career. She was also the recipient of a number of national and international awards.

Natalia was a committed physician and did not shy away from her responsibilities, even when the Covid-19 pandemic hit Europe. Her contraction of the virus during her clinical duties and her untimely death at the age of 57 thereafter in autumn 2020, is a mark of her dedication to patient care and the profession she worked in. This dedication is a fine example of the qualities that we should look for in radiology. She will be missed by our community.

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January 2021

The ESR welcomes the European Commission proposals to strengthen crisis preparedness at EU level

The European Commission has put forward a set of proposals to ensure stronger preparedness and response during the current COVID19 pandemic and future health crises. On 11 November 2020, the Commission proposed new regulations on serious cross-border threats to health, and to strengthen the mandate of the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) as well as the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

These acts are open to feedback from the public until the 2 February 2021.

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) welcomed these new initiatives and has highlighted, once again, the essential role of medical imaging and healthcare professionals in framing these proposals.

Discover the various feedbacks provided by the ESR to the European Commission below:

  • Click here for the ESR feedback on a Proposal for a Regulation on serious cross-border threats to health.
  • Click for the ESR feedback on the proposal for a Regulation establishing a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) here.
  • Click for the ESR feedback on a proposal for a Regulation on a Union framework addressing public health emergencies (EMA) here.

January 2021

Multi-society statement highlights radiology as a key component in the era of value-based healthcare

Several major radiological societies have collaborated and co-published an important paper on the value contributed to healthcare by radiology, explaining also how that value may be measured, recognised and augmented.

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December 2020

Three more institutions added to ETAP 2.0’s growing list of accredited training centres in 2020

December 2020 - This year saw three new centres awarded with certificates of excellence by the European Training Assessment Programme (ETAP 2.0) for the outstanding quality of their training programmes. Amongst the recently accredited centres is the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, one of Europe’s largest and most well-renowned university hospitals, which was awarded a Platinum certification.

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December 2020

Prof. Lorenzo E. Derchi awarded Honorary Membership by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

The European Society of Radiology would like to congratulate ESR Past President Professor Lorenzo E. Derchi on becoming an Honorary Member of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) at RSNA 2020. Prof. Derchi was awarded the honour for his significant contributions to the field of radiology, particularly as a recognised leader and pioneer in the use of Doppler ultrasound to image the genitourinary system.

November 2020

International Day of Radiology 2020 breaks records as imaging professionals celebrate across the world

On November 8, tens of thousands of radiologists, radiographers and other medical professionals took part in the International Day of Radiology (IDoR). Engagement on the day was at an all-time high with people from all over the world embracing the theme, which was dedicated this year to all imaging professionals and their essential role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
 

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November 2020

The ESR welcomes the new Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital age

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing the radiology profession across Europe, warmly welcomes the creation of a European Parliament Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA). The ESR backs the committee’s ambition to both analyse the future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Europe and bring support to AI that works for the wellbeing of European citizens.

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November 2020

The ESR welcomes the new Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA)

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing the radiology profession across Europe, welcomes the creation of the new European Parliament Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA). The ESR supports the Committee’s ambition to influence the future Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan to reduce the incidence of cancer, help patients live a longer and better life, and reduce health inequalities in Europe.

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October 2020

ESR co-hosts webinar on lung cancer screening in the context of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan

Given the available clinical evidence and the political momentum behind the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the European Society of Radiology (ESR), COCIR and Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE) are hosting a webinar entitled “How can Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan drive implementation of lung cancer screening programmes across Europe” on 4 November. Clinical experts, industry, and patient advocates will discuss, on the occasion of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, what steps should be undertaken to develop and implement lung cancer screening programmes in Europe. Please click below to access the agenda and register to join the webinar.

Agenda and registration here

October 2020

Children in Focus to GO LIVE on ESR Connect next week during ECR 2020 Highlight Week

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is excited to be hosting the much-anticipated Children in Focus programme during the sixth ECR 2020 Highlight Week, taking place on October 20-21, 2020 on ESR Connect. The programme will make up part of a wide range of live and pre-recorded sessions related paediatric imaging and is being supported by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR).

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