RCR: CRASH! (Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly)

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The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and the RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, for discussion with individuals that are passionate about medical imaging and research. From trainees starting out, to NHS consultants developing their own research programmes, to academics and researchers across all areas of imaging, we explore the motivations, challenges, and rewards of research. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to get more involved or want to discover more about imaging research, then this is something you can't miss. Plus we peek behind the mask of our guests with our very own CRASH! Test…

Episode 15: CRASH! at the Museum

In this episode we hear from Ashkan Pakzad, Dan O’Flynn and Julie Dawson, not radiologists, but experts in their field that have embraced computed tomography among other imaging techniques in their research. The catch? Their research has involved the imaging of ancient and historical artefacts, revealing remarkable insights into not only their inner workings, but also our world, our history and ourselves.

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The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) CRASH! Podcast is all about Clinical Radiology Academics Speaking Honestly! Join Tom Turmezei, consultant radiologist in Norwich and the RCR Roentgen Professor from 2020, for discussion with individuals that are passionate about medical imaging and research. From trainees starting out, to established NHS consultants developing their own research programmes, to academics and researchers from all areas of imaging, we explore the motivations, challenges, and rewards of research. Whether you are looking at a career in radiology, want to get more involved with research, or want to discover more about imaging research across the UK, then this is something you can't miss. Plus we peek behind the mask of our guests with our very own CRASH! Test…

Episode 14 - I is for International - “In this episode we hear from Giulia Benedetti and Jina Pakpoor, both radiologists now working in London but from very different yet equally fascinating backgrounds. In our discussion, we hold up a mirror to UK academic radiology training by reflecting on their experiences in Italy and the U.S., looking at how research is ingrained, given time and money, and mentored as part of overall training and a strong departmental ethos. We also talk about the personal challenges involved in an international move, and why they had both been inspired to explore this in the first place.”

In this episode we hear from individuals with substantial experience in imaging research, but all from very different backgrounds: Christina Malamateniou from City University London (Radiography), Graham Treece from the University of Cambridge (Engineering), and Angela Darekar from University Hospital Southampton (MRI Physics). Despite their different career paths, our guests show that there are core themes to research that include a dedication to exploration, collaboration, and mentorship, and how they are ultimately motivated by the challenge of translating a problem from first ideas to clinical implementation that directly benefits the lives of patients.

In this episode we hear from three radiologists that have all flown into the Pharmaceutical industry: Greg Makris at Bayer, Jamie MacKay (returning from Episode 3) at AstraZeneca, and Neel Patel formerly of GlaxoSmithKline and now at Telix Pharmaceuticals. Rather than a game of beach volleyball, our guests (quite sensibly) talk about how they made their move into the industry, how they keep their radiology skills up, and the value their clinical experience brings to their work. Find out more about a career in Pharma by getting in touch (see show notes for contact details). Listener warning: this episode contains several weak references to a recent movie release…

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“In this episode we hear from three radiologists from across the UK that

In this episode we hear from the new Royal College of Radiologists Roentgen Professor for 2021, Joe Jacob from University College London. Joe, who takes over the role from Tom, talks about his plans for the 2021 Professorship, how you can get to a point where you are ready to step into an academic career fellowship, and how travel to developing countries has played such a huge part in his life. Plus there’s discussion on how to handle your hair (as well as chest imaging research) during COVID times, and a special surprise as Joe turns the CRASH! Test tables on Tom... Full show notes are available on the RCR website.

In this episode we speak to all the women featured on the series and hear their thoughts on what could be done to improve opportunities for women in academic radiology. They discuss ideas such as the amplification of the female voice, stepping up as positive role models, and educating everyone to be part of a progressive clinical and academic working environment. Full show notes are available on the RCR website.