Remember to Vote in the CIRSE Elections ​ We have five BSIR colleagues putting themselves forward for CIRSE elections this year. Full and Trainee members will have received a personalised voting link this week. Please take the time to show your support and vote: Treasurer - Prof Gerry O'Sullivan Membership Committee - Dr Joo-Young Chun Research Committee - Prof Tze Wah Scientific Programme Committee - Dr Raman Uberoi Standards of Practice Committee - Dr Athanasios Diamantopoulos Voting is open now until Thursday 11th June - TOMORROW!

The RAVE trial is a major NIHR-funded randomised trial looking at an important question in endovascular lower limb revascularisation: Is intravascular lithotripsy superior to plain angioplasty or other vessel preparation methods? In this short video, Thanos Saratzis, CI of the RAVE trial, explains who may be suitable for the study and how sites can get involved. One of the key messages is that RAVE is designed to be pragmatic and effectiveness-driven. That means patients may be considered if they are undergoing endovascular lower limb revascularisation and the clinician or MDT feels IVL could be used as part of their treatment. The trial is also NIHR portfolio supported, with recruitment due to commence in late 2026. Costs for devices used within the trial are covered through the NHS/NIHR, and follow-up is aligned with usual NHS practice. For teams interested in opening RAVE at their site, please get in touch: ravetrial@leicester.ac.uk  You can also contact Thanos directly at: as875@leicester.ac.uk  A valuable opportunity to contribute to national research that could help shape future patient care in peripheral vascular disease.  #BSIR #InterventionalRadiology #RAVETrial #VascularIntervention #ClinicalResearch #NIHR #Endovascular #PeripheralVascularDisease   youtube.com/shorts/6HfGARNDk…

RiiSE 2026 | Workshop Announcement: IR Simulation and Basic Skills #RiiSE2026 #BSIR #BSIRJuniors #Radiology #InterventionalRadiology #MedicalEducation #IRad #RadiologyTraining @BSIR_News @TraineesBSIR

One week to go until the BSIR Registrar Study Day 2026. Registrations are still open for the BSIR Registrar Study Day, taking place virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 11th June, 09:00 to 17:00. Following the success of last year’s event, which welcomed over 70 delegates, this year’s programme will focus on non-vascular and oncological interventions, with content designed for ST4 to ST6 trainees and early-career consultants. The day will complement the EBIR curriculum and cover areas where trainees may have limited exposure, including: → complex biliary interventions → urinary and GI interventions → oncological ablation and embolisation → vertebral interventions → preparation for consultant posts All sessions will be delivered by an experienced faculty using a case-based teaching format throughout. Book your place via the BSIR website: tinyurl.com/385x49w7  #BSIR #BSIRTrainees #InterventionalRadiology #IRad #RadiologyTraining #MedicalEducation #EBIR #RegistrarStudyDay

RIISE 2026 | Full Programme confirmed Last chance to get tickets! Registration for RiiSE 2026 closes tomorrow 4pm, 1st June. 🔗 Register now bsir.org/events/ir-juniors-e… #RiiSE2026 #BSIR #BSIRJuniors #Radiology #InterventionalRadiology #MedicalEducation #IRad #RadiologyTraining

Nominations are now open for the BSIR Committee Elections 2026! A brilliant opportunity for Trainee Members to get involved, share ideas, and help shape the future of BSIR and interventional radiology. Deadline: Friday 22 May Find out more: bsir.org/membership/election…

Only one more week left to submit your abstract for #BSIR2026!!! Make sure to submit your abstract by 23:59 on Thursday 7th May. Abstracts can be submitted in the following categories: • Arterial intervention • Aortic intervention • Embolisation • Interventional oncology • IR management • Neurointervention • Non-vascular intervention • Venous intervention We encourage trainees to present instead of consultants whenever possible. bsirmeeting.org/submit/abstr…

Registration is now open for the 2nd BSIR Registrar Study Day. Focus: non-vascular and oncological interventions, aligned with the EBIR curriculum. Thu 11 June, 09:00–17:00, online via Teams. £10 members / £50 non-members: bsir.org/events/bsir-registr…

📢 Save the date! Join us at the BSIR Paediatric IR UK Annual meeting ! 🗓 18 May 2026| 📍 ET:Birmingham, Austin Court Great chance to learn, network & share ideas in paediatric IR with colleagues across the UK. bsir.org/events/bsir-paediat…

Are you considering applying for a 2026 BSIR Educational or Research Bursary There is still time to submit your proposal. These bursaries are designed to support projects that improve IR education, research and patient outcomes across the NHS. Funding includes awards of up to £15,000, depending on the bursary category. Applications are open to BSIR Full, Trainee, Nurse and Radiographer members. If you have a project that could enhance patient care or service delivery, we encourage you to apply. Deadline is midnight on Friday 10 April 2026. BSIR Bursaries, Awards and Grants - tinyurl.com/a45s4rtx

📣BSIR trainee team is pleased to present Journal club event on the SINORA trial. This session will be hosted by Dr Alex Hardman, featuring Dr Katsanos, Dr Diamantopoulos and Dr Galanakis. - Wednesday 18th March 2026 17.30 GMT See trial paper attached jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.…

International Women’s Day Panel Event Tuesday 10 March at 8pm - Live on LinkedIn In just a few days, we will be bringing together women from across Interventional Radiology to share their experiences as trainees, consultants and allied health professionals. This conversation is open to everyone working in IR and we strongly encourage allies to join us. Building a more equitable and inclusive specialty is a shared responsibility. Moderator: -Dr Alex Barnacle, Paediatric IR, Great Ormond Street Hospital Panel: - Dr Madhu Chetan, Post CCT IR ST6, Oxford University Hospitals - Dr Winnie Liu, Consultant Interventional Radiologist, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire - Sarah Locker, Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Interventional Radiology, Royal Preston Hospital - Dr Chloe Mortensen, Consultant Interventional Radiologist - Dr Sammy Rostampour, Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Dr Katrina Harborne, IR Consultant, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust As part of #IWD2026 and #GiveToGain, we will explore how we can create a world free from bias and discrimination, where difference is valued and celebrated. What questions would you like the panel to address? Add them in the comments and join us live on Tuesday evening.

BSIR Basic Skills Course 2026  Registration is now open for the BSIR Basic Skills Course, taking place on Tuesday 12th May at the Clinical Science Building, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW). This course is designed for ST1–ST3 trainees with an interest in Interventional Radiology and provides an excellent introduction to core IR principles. The programme will include a combination of interactive lectures delivered by experienced faculty, alongside hands-on practical sessions to help develop essential technical skills in a supportive learning environment. The course fee is £50 for BSIR members and £75 for non-members. Places are limited to ensure high-quality teaching and practical experience, so early registration is recommended. For further details and to register, please visit the BSIR website. tinyurl.com/52z57p34

New 'Careers in IR' section on BSIR website The new Careers in IR section on the BSIR website is open to all members., It contains information on the Women in IR Ambassadors Scheme, the BSIR Industry Scholarship and the BSIR Mentoring Scheme. If you’d like BSIR to expand this section further and you have some ideas for content, please contact Abbey at office@bsir.org

Innovation and Industry meets IR Education!  Research shows that while many radiology trainees want exposure to the medical device industry, geographical and logistical barriers often stand in the way. We are changing that. The BSIR Industry Scholarship is a new, fully funded programme designed to foster early-stage engagement between radiology trainees and industry leaders without taking time out of training.  The Programme Includes: ✅ Comprehensive online learning: Modules covering the full medical device lifecycle, from R&D and regulatory affairs to commercial strategy and entrepreneurship.  ✅ Immersive experience: Fully funded corporate sponsor visits and manufacturing site tours across Europe. ✅ Career growth: Mentorship to build professional networks and understand the healthcare-industry ecosystem. This is your chance to gain a fully funded executive education on how industry shapes the devices we use everyday and empower you to become a future leader in the field whilst minimising time commitments to ensure your clinical training is not affected.  📍 Eligibility: Open to radiology trainees at all levels or post-CCT fellows.  👇 Apply here: bsir.org/society/careers-in-… #InterventionalRadiology #BSIR #MedTech #CareerDevelopment #NHS #Radiology #Innovation

BSIR Basic Skills Course 🗓 12th May 2026 📍Clinical Science Building, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire Registration is now open! 🔗 More information: bsir.org/events/ir-juniors-e…

Registration now open | BSIR Advanced Skills Course 2026 The BSIR Advanced Skills Course returns on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April 2026, hosted at the Harbour Hotel Guildford. The programme, overseen by Dr Jeremy Taylor and the BSIR Education and Training Committee, delivers two focused days of advanced learning and skills development. → 36 spaces available → Open to ST4–6 and Consultants → Reduced registration fee for BSIR members Delegates booking accommodation at the Harbour Hotel can use the code GROUP15 for a discounted rate. Register here - tinyurl.com/596cyu3d View the programme bsir.org/media/resources/fil…