British Society of Interventional Radiology

24/12/2025

Celebrating 10 Years of IOUK
One highlight of the year was IOUK 2025, marking its tenth anniversary.
It was our most successful IOUK yet, with a record-breaking 186 attendees joining us to learn, collaborate and celebrate a decade of progress.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this milestone event such a success.
We look forward to the next ten years.

See you there for 2026: https://tinyurl.com/4m24xcw4

22/12/2025

Industry Collaboration in 2025
We welcomed 33 industry companies across our nine in-person events this year (excluding ASM).

We value their continued partnership and their commitment to supporting high-quality education and development within IR.

Thank you to all our industry colleagues for your ongoing contribution.

21/12/2025

Educational Support Across the Year
A total of £16,516.79 was committed this year towards educational grants, case studies and essay prizes.
These contributions help support research, professional growth and visibility across the specialty.

Thank you to everyone involved in delivering and supporting these initiatives.

19/12/2025

A Thank You to the BSIR Office Team
As the office closes for the year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the team who keep everything running smoothly year after year.

Nike, Julie and Abbey – your organisation, energy and commitment make an enormous difference to the BSIR community. You keep the work on track, bring positivity to every project and help ensure our members, trainees and partners receive the support they need.

Thank you for everything you do. We appreciate you more than you know, and we look forward to another great year ahead.

18/12/2025

How could we head into the festive holidays without re-sharing this video collage from one more time!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

17/12/2025

As we prepare to close up for the year, here’s a look ahead at what’s coming up for the IR community in 2026.

No matter where you are in your IR career, there is a BSIR event designed to support your learning, progress and professional development. Here are a few key dates already confirmed for your diary.

BSIRNR CPD Event: Sat 7 Mar 2026, in partnership with Terumo, Newcastle
More info: https://tinyurl.com/57sp5y7u

VITALS (Vascular Innovations and Technological Advancements Learning Symposium): Mon 23–Tue 24 Mar 2026, Sopwell House, St Albans
More info: https://tinyurl.com/3z7ny52y

BSIR Advanced Skills Course: Tue 28–Wed 29 Apr 2026, Harbour Hotel, Guildford
More info: https://tinyurl.com/2j5676d9

BSIR Basic Skills Course (IR Juniors): Tue 12 May 2026, Clinical Science Building, UHCW
More info: https://tinyurl.com/52z57p34

BSIR Paeds IR UK Annual Meeting: Mon 18 May 2026, IET: Birmingham (Austin Court)
More info: https://tinyurl.com/h5p2rdca

BSIR IOUK Annual Meeting: Thu 4–Fri 5 Jun 2026, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newcastle
More info: https://tinyurl.com/4m24xcw4

More dates will be shared early in the new year as planning continues across our committees and working groups.

15/12/2025

Final session of the year:
Venous disease – DVT & PE – diagnostic imaging, May Thurner, Nutcracker, interventional procedures.
with Dr Dare Seriki (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust).

Tomorrow at 1pm, online.

Lectures are for ST1-3 registrars - make sure to register in order to attend! https://tinyurl.com/5xv62nnd

The Royal College of Radiologists

14/12/2025

BSIR is the home of image‑guided surgery in the UK - a charitable foundation dedicated to advancing IR: supporting education, standards, research, and patient care.

Interventional Radiology is one of the most innovative, fastest‑growing specialties. IR's perform image‑guided procedures, fully interpret the imaging that guides and monitors treatment, and provide pre‑ and post‑procedural care.

Learn more and get involved: 🔗 https://www.bsir.org

12/12/2025

Don’t forget to submit your abstract for VITALS 2026.
BSIR welcomes Scientific and Educational abstract submissions from those working in vascular IR, offering a national platform to share research, innovation and clinical insight. Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters at the meeting, with the primary author receiving a registration benefit. Consultants will receive discounted registration, while Trainees and Allied Health Professionals will receive free registration, including dinner and overnight accommodation.

All accepted posters will be displayed at the event and top abstracts in each category will be recognised with an award at the dinner.

If you are a Consultant, Trainee or Allied Health Professional working in vascular IR, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the specialty and raise the profile of your work.

Submissions close Sunday 25 January.

10/12/2025

Looking for clear, patient‑friendly info on IR procedures?
Our Patient Information Leaflets are here to help!

Written by BSIR clinicians (2024–2025), they explain what a procedure involves, the benefits and risks, and questions you might want to ask - so you can have confident conversations with your care team.

They’re guidance, not a replacement for personalised medical advice, and we keep them updated. Always follow the advice of your doctor if you have specific concerns.

Read the leaflets and share with patients and colleagues: https://tinyurl.com/3vhpnups

These leaflets have been prepared by members of the British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) Communications Committee in 2024-2025.

08/12/2025

Tomorrow’s BSIR/RCR lecture:
Other disorders of peripheral arteries – persistent sciatic artery, iliac endofibrosis, popliteal aneurysms, hypothenar hammer syndrome.
with Dr Dare Seriki (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust).

Lectures are for ST1-3 registrars - make sure to register in order to attend! https://tinyurl.com/5xv62nnd

The Royal College of Radiologists