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An organisation dedicated to the rich history of radiology will be tracing the path from the discovery of X-rays through to AI in its annual lecture.
The British Society for the History of Radiology (BSHR) will be hosting its annual lecture in early 2026, with this year’s lecture being delivered by Dr Arpan K Banerjee.
Taking place on 2 February from 7pm at Governors Hall, St Thomas Hospital in London, the talk will be titled ‘A personal history of radiology from Röntgen to the modern digital era and AI - what can we learn from the pioneers?’
Dr Banerjee, chairman of the International Society for the History of Radiology and a retired consultant radiologist, said: “By attending this talk, you will learn about how modern radiology developed from the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen, the contributions of Madame Curie, Becquerel and others, through to the development of interventional radiology, ultrasound, CT scanning, MRI and modern AI.”
“The story of the pioneers and their discoveries will serve to inform us how radiology has developed in the twentieth century, and help remind us all about the lives and struggles of these remarkable pioneers and provide inspiration to all of us today.”
Dating back to 1987, the BSHR is a registered charity that aims to stimulate interest in the history of radiology and its allied sciences.
The Annual Lecture is a highlight of the BSHR, and is delivered each year by a distinguished invited speaker, and takes place on the day of the organisation's Annual General Meeting.
The 2025 lecture was delivered by Professor Marcel Van Herk, chair in radiotherapy physics at the University of Manchester and the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The talk covered ‘a personal history of imaging in radiotherapy’.
Admission to the 2026 event is free, but please email Dr Banerjee at [email protected] if you would like to attend in person.
The event will also be available online at bshr.org.uk.