January Webinar Series

January Webinar Series

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FLUG will be running a series of expert webinars in January. Registration will be free and open in early January. 15th January 2026 - (1400-1500 UK Time) The IAEA Study into FGI Tissue Reactions - Kyle Jones Dr. Jones supports a large clinical operation at an NCI-Designated cancer centre, providing primary clinical support for image-guided interventions in interventional radiology, cardiology, and the operating room. He is chair of the American College of Radiology Dose Index Registry and is the Physics Editor for the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 22nd January 2026 - (1400-1500 UK Time) Dose Management Systems: From Setting up to Quality Assurance - Virginia Tsapaki Dr Virginia Tsapaki is a physicist with Master and PhD in medical physics. She has more than 34 years of experience in medical technology as well as quality, and safety. The last 6 years she is working as a Technical Officer in the IAEA Dosimetry & Medical Radiation Physics Section in the Human Health Division, she drives guidance...
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10th June Webinar Q&A

10th June Webinar Q&A

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Additional questions Are you able to to take on additional procedures? I know for our IR service, the Radiographers are able to take on Fistulogram and angioplasty procedures. Jenny: Currently advanced Practice within the IR department covers, biopsies, nephrostomy exchange, drain insertions, vascular access (currently peripheral but will soon include tunnelled lines). Fistulograms and angioplasties (putting aside the case study included in the VA presentation) are undertaken by the consultants. Did you have you submit a business case to establish your service? and again for the expansion? Are you radiology led managerially and financially?  Jenny: Yes we did, all service development has to be backed by a business case. Starting with a review by clinical governance and then vetted by the Evidenced based counsel. We are indeed led managerially and financially by Radiology.  With regards to competencies what evidence are you using for assessment? Is it a tick box or are you undertaking DOPs, CBds , MSF etc Jenny: Our competency package was developed a number...
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Officer elected

Officer elected

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Laura Burberry was elected to the FLUG management team. Laura works at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, who cover NHS organisations in the South West area of London. She has worked in both UK and Australia healthcare settings, initially at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and later at South-eastern Sydney Local Health District, and holds registration with both the HCPC and the Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM). Her interest in fluoroscopy started during the STP, working on novel commissioning projects for the Trust’s Cath Labs, and has continued through her career. ...
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