The Interventional Radiology Research Day (IRRD) is our flagship research conference. At this meeting, we host talks and workshops on hot topics within academic IR, and provide a networking forum for all who are interested in imaging & interventional radiology research to connect with each other. The initiative is organised by the UNITE Collaborative, and is supported by the British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR), Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and National Institute of Health Research (NIHR).

Event Schedule

08:45. RCR President Address on IR and research - Dr Kath Halliday

09:00. Introduction to IR Research Day & UNITE - Dr Deevia Kotecha

09:10 - 09:50. Key Note Address - Dr Isabel Newton

09:50 - 10:15. A comprehensive guide on running a trial, regulation & implementing a new service: Experiences from PAE & STREAM Trial - Dr Charles Ross Tapping

10:15 - 10:45. BREAK

10:45 - 11:05. Genicular Artery Embolisation & GENESIS - Professor Mark Little.

11:05 - 11:25. The Latest in NeuroIR Research - Dr Davide Simonato

11:25 - 11:45 Histotripsy & Hope 4 Liver trial - Professor Tze Wah

11:45 - 12:00. Comfort Break

12:00 - 12:45. Project Pitching Competition. Presenters: Josh Eves, Noemi Cinti. Michael Stephanou, Girija Agarwal

12:45 - 13:15. Industry Talk: Research Funding - What Does Industry Look For? (Varian) - Mr Hani Habayeb

13:15 - 14:00. LUNCH

14:00 - 14:45. Statistics Workshop - Dr Ella Hudson

14:45 - 15:30. Study Design / Protocol Workshop - Dr Ella Hudson

15:30 - 16:00. BREAK.

16:00 - 16:45. Research Careers & Perspectives - Dr Paul Lyon, Dr Robin Borchert.

Panel Discussion: Dr Jim Zhong, Dr Robin Borchert, Dr Paul Lyon, Dr Isabel Newton

16:45 - 17:00. UNITE Collaborative Update & Close - Dr Deevia Kotecha