The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is a radiologic society and charity based in London, United Kingdom. It is the oldest institute of its kind in the world, forming on 2 April 1897.
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History
The society can be traced back to two separate institutes, "The X-Ray Society" in April, 1897, and "The Röntgen Society"; both were formed in the wake of the discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895.
The fomalisation of the BIR occurred in 1927 upon the merger of the two societies. The BIR became a registered charity in 1963.
Notable past presidents
Objectives
Taken directly from the British Institute of Radiology Mission Statement.
- The promotion of the study and practice of the art and science of all aspects of radiology, radiobiology and the medical applications of nuclear science.
- To promote the usefulness of the work of the radiologist, radiobiologist, physicist, radiographer, and X-ray engineer in the medical field and in the industrial application of radioactive substances.
- To disseminate knowledge concerning all aspects of the science of radiology, radiobiology and the medical applications of nuclear science.
Publications
The British Institute of Radiology publishes several scientific journals: