ESMRMB Podcast

In this episode, hosted by Beatrice Lena and recorded during ESMRMB 2026 in Girona (Spain), Francesco Santini, Anaïs Artiges, and Marta Maggioni reflect on the evolution of MRI Together from its first 24-hour online edition in 2021 to the new MRI TogetherThon in 2026. They talk about the original motivation behind the workshop, why the traditional format of online talks reached its limits in 2025, and how the 2026 edition will bring coders, clinicians, and radiographers together to build an open-source pipeline for placenta diffusion imaging.

MRI TogetherThon will take place from November 30th to December 4th of this year, and you can register yourself or with your team here: https://my.liberaforms.org/mritogether-2026-registrationThis episode was edited by Helena Durrant.

In this episode, we are joined by Channelle Tham to explore the current landscape of MRI research across Africa.

Channelle shares her insights into the challenges and exciting developments shaping neuroimaging research on the continent. She also discusses her work leading the CONNExIN Perfusion Team, which mentors researchers from low- and middle-income countries, equipping them with the skills to carry out independent neuroimaging workflows and produce reproducible, high-quality research.

This episode was edited by Helena Durrant.

On this Earth Day special episode of the ESMRMB Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked environmental impact of medical imaging.

Here, Dr. Moss Zhao speaks with Dr. Cassandra Thiel, a leader in sustainable healthcare systems, to discuss how tools like life cycle assessment are reshaping our understanding of technologies such as MRI — from manufacturing and energy use to data storage and disposal.

Together, we examine the hidden carbon footprint of imaging, lessons from global healthcare systems, and practical steps clinicians and scientists can take today to reduce environmental impact without compromising patient care.

This episode was edited by Helena Durrant.

In this episode, Dr Beatrice Lena and Helena Durrant sit down with Dr Patricia Clement in honour of International Women's Day.

Patricia talks shares her expertise of the female brain as well as the history and consequences of the gender data gap and why research into female health remains understudied.

Happy international women's day to all of our listeners!

This episode was edited by Helena Durrant.

In this special episode of the ESMRMB Podcast, recorded in recognition of World Rare Disease Day (28 February), Dr. Moss Zhao speaks with Jessica Asay, a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) patient and imaging scientist.

Jessica shares her personal journey — from the moment she first heard the words “arteriovenous malformation” to navigating treatment, imaging, and recovery. In this thoughtful conversation, she reflects on what the medical community does well, what patients experience beyond the scans, and what she wishes clinicians and scientists better understood about living with a rare vascular condition.

This episode was edited by Aja Zou and Helena Durrant.

In this episode, Johanna Vannessjö and Francesco Santini reflect on the 2025 meeting in Marseille, sharing what they think worked well, what could be improved, and which aspects might be hard to live up to next year. They also talk about whether ESMRMB members will have opportunities to propose their own sessions or topics. Edited by Aja Zou. 

Recorded live at ESMRMB 2025 in Marseille, this episode features Petra and Guillermo from the MRI Together Working Group, where they discuss open science, reproducibility, and inclusiveness in MRI research. They share what MRI Together is, why it matters, and how researchers from around the world can get involved through free, online events and community collaboration. For more information or to get involved, contact [email protected]. Edited by Aja Zou.

Recorded live at ESMRMB in Marseille 2025, this episode features a conversation with ESMRMB Past President Patrícia Figueiredo and President Jonathan McNulty. They discuss what the leadership roles involve, how the society is run, current priorities, and the future direction of ESMRMB. The episode also highlights how members—especially early-career researchers, clinicians, and educators—can get involved and contribute to the community. Edited by Aja Zou.

In this episode, Patricia Clement speaks with Roy Haast and Nikos Priovoulos from the Early Career Researchers Committee (ECRC) about the challenges early career scientists face today. They share how the committee supports networking, career development, lab culture, and open science, and how getting involved can help researchers feel more connected, confident, and supported in the scientific community. Edited by Aja Zou.

In this episode, Dr. Beatrice Lena speaks with Prof. Chris Boesch about Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the role of the MDR Working Group, recorded live from ESMRMB 2025 in Marseille. Chris explains what the MDR Working Group is, its main goals, and why it matters for researchers and clinicians. Finally, Chris shares how people can join the MDR Working Group, contribute to its work, and where to find more information or get in touch. Edited by Aja Zou.