For instance, the increase in remote provision of service, the increase in teleradiology: how has that changed the way radiologists think about their work-life balance and how they do their jobs?

Also, how do we manage the continually increasing demand for our services without getting burnt out? There is a mismatch between workload and workforce in many European countries; how will that be handled? The ESR has tried to consider how value can be measured and created in radiology, and I think the experience of recent years has made people think about this more.


In terms of modalities and tools, probably one of the hottest topics is photon-counting CT. We are having some sessions on that and I know there will be more research on that in the coming years.

HCB News: What can attendees expect at this year's ECR?
AB: I’m hoping they can expect crowded halls and lots of exciting things happening simultaneously. In terms of weather, it will unfortunately be very different than our meeting last July.

In terms of experiencing the congress, attendees will see a little more integration of technical exhibits and scientific exhibits than we’ve had in years past. Previously, we’ve had more of a division between those sides of the congress, but we’re making it easier for delegates to interact with technical exhibitors if they choose to do so. There will be more integration of the public spaces, so you won’t have to go as far to get from one area to another.

HCB News: Are there any presentations you are particularly interested in?
AB: In terms of presentations, the theme of this year is The Cycle of Life. I wanted to look at radiology in the round and consider the ubiquity of radiologic involvement in healthcare from the beginning of life to the end, and even going a little beyond those two extremes.

If someone is interested in antenatal imaging, there will be sessions on that. If someone is interested in post-mortem imaging, there will be sessions on that. Likewise, if someone is interested in radiology in the adolescent or the elderly patient, there will be themed sessions for all of this that will be clearly marked in the programme, so people can easily follow particular aspects of radiologic value creation and use at particular times of life.

We will also have some presentations concerning radiology’s role in archeology and paleontology, forensic imaging, sessions on contributions of radiology to art, assessments of artistic works and historic musical instruments, things that show aspects of the technology someone might not otherwise think about.

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