1 July 2015
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) and the Institute of Physics and
Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) collaborate in
Memorandum of Understanding
The BIR and IPEM have confirmed their long history of collaboration in a “Memorandum of
Understanding” (MoU) which agrees ways of working for the benefit of both organisations.
Both organisations welcome medical physicists, but the BIR extends membership to the
multidisciplinary team including radiologists and radiographers , while IPEM’s membership includes
clinical and biomedical engineers and clinical technologists.
The MoU establishes that both organisations will engage in collaboration where mutual benefit may
be optimised by such collaboration, to maintain trust and engage in open communications. The MoU
also aims to minimise the risks of either organisation accidentally working against the interests of
the other organisation.
Dr David Wilson, BIR’s President said “This memorandum cements the excellent and open working
relationship we have always had with IPEM and we look forward to collaborating in activities for the
benefit of all physicists working in medicine and their multidisciplinary teams.”
Professor Stephen Keevil, IPEM’s President, who signed the MoU alongside the BIR President Dr
David Wilson at the UK Radiological Congress said: “There is considerable overlap between the
membership and areas of activity of IPEM and the BIR, and we have a long track record of
collaboration. This memorandum of understanding reflects our desire to work even more closely
together when that is in the interests of our members and supports the objectives that we share”.
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Photo: Dr David Wilson (President, BIR) with Professor Stephen Keevil (President, IPEM)
Notes to Editors
About The British Institute of Radiology
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The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is an independent multidisciplinary organisation, and
a registered charity, whose membership is open to everyone with an interest in radiology
and radiation oncology.
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The British Institute of Radiology is the oldest radiological society in the world.
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We strive to ensure that the potential of image science and radiation technology to prevent,
detect and combat disease is fully realised. We believe in the importance of research and
education, and we promote collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and understanding.
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To help fulfil our aims, we undertake a wide range of activities, including publishing, the
organisation of scientific meetings and conferences and the provision of library and
information services.
Registered Charity No: 215869
About IPEM
The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is the professional organisation for
physicists, clinical and biomedical engineers and technologists working in medicine and biology. Our
aim is to advance physics and engineering applied to medicine and biology for the public good.
Registered Charity No: 1047999
www.ipem.ac.uk
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Carole Cross
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The British Institute of Radiology
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