City St George’s university launches research radiographer group focusing on AI and person-centred care

Academics from City St George’s, University of London last month launched a research radiographer group focusing on person-centred care, AI and emerging workforce challenges.

While City St George’s Research in Radiography, Radiotherapy, and Radiology Group (CRRA3G) has existed as an informal research network for more than four years, the group has now been officially recognised.

In this inaugural event, CRRA3G director Christina Malamateniou – also associate professor of technology enabled care in radiography at City St George’s – spoke to attendees about the group’s experience studying AI, person-centred care, leadership and educational research.

Placing patient voices at the centre of practice

Dr Malamateniou said: “We are world leaders on AI in radiography, including AI-led innovation, governance, clinical implementation, and the impact on professional identity and leadership models. A new global textbook for AI literacy for radiographers is also coming out later this year by our team and global network of collaborators.”

Sessions were run throughout the day involving academics from City St George’s, with topics including an overview of AI governance and ethics by Nikos Stogiannos, leadership roles for radiographers in artificial intelligence from Gemma Walsh, the integration of AI into academic practice by Dr Benard Ohene Botwe, and digital twinning in MRI settings with Julien Greggio.

Later presentations shifted to person-centred care in radiography, covering antenatal imaging (Dr Emily Skelton), inclusive research approaches for autistic and ADHD participants (Ben Potts), patient-centred applications of AI (O’henmaa Cofie), and treatment preferences in oncology (Dr Liam Mannion).

Speakers highlighted both the potential and the responsibilities of harnessing AI within healthcare, with discussion underscoring the importance of placing patient voices and diverse experiences at the centre of radiographic practice.

'Research at the heart of everything we do'

The morning concluded with keynote presentations under the theme “Research at the heart of everything we do”. Dr Marcus Jackson, chair of the College of Radiographers’ Board of Trustees, emphasised research as a driver of clinical change, while Professor Jonathan McNulty, editor in chief of Radiography jounral, discussed the role of dissemination in achieving impact. 

After lunch, the Radband (CRRA3G PhD student group) drummers, created and executed the group’s anthem using sounds drawn from radiography and the musical instruments the team play.

Afternoon talks featured contributions from Guerbet, Perspectum, Collective Minds and Corsmed, each showcasing how innovation and partnership are advancing the profession.

The day closed with a forward-looking discussion led by the CRRA3G core team on its future direction, followed by refreshments and networking.

Find out more about CRRA3G and its ongoing research online here.

(Image: Dr. Christina Malamateniou presenting the history and achievements of CRRA3G, via City St George's)