One hour. Five expert voices. A focused look at contemporary TIPS practice. Join us on 17th September at 18:30 for the first webinar in the BSIR 2026 Webinar Series. The evening will include: 18:30 | Welcome and Introduction Dr Raghu Lakshminarayan 18:35 | Technical Considerations for Smaller TIPS Dr Dominic Yu 18:50 | Updates from Baveno VIII: Patient Selection and Ascites Dr Louise China 19:05 | Variceal Bleeding: UK Guidelines Update Professor Dhiraj Tripathi 19:20 | Faculty and participant discussion 19:30 | Close Professor Alastair O’Brien Delivered in partnership with Gore. Register: tinyurl.com/3javdwjp #BSIR #InterventionalRadiology #TIPS #IRad

Looking for hands-on activities at CIRSE? Get involved at the GI Workshop at 10.00am and 1.00pm today. Onsite registration starts 30 minutes before each individual session. @SIRNRchat @IR_Juniors  @TraineesBSIR  @cirsesociety  @stentmeister

Are you a medical student or foundation doctor attending CIRSE for the first time? Kick off your congress with Prof. Gerry O’Sullivan, giving an overview to the Congress Programme tomorrow at 08.30, Aud 11. @SIRNRchat @IR_Juniors  @TraineesBSIR  @cirsesociety

Going to be at CIRSE 2026? We’ll see you there! Visit the BSIR team at Stand S17 in the Society Hub.

Applications are now open for the Graham Plant Travelling Professor 2027, jointly funded by the RCR and the BSIR. Established in memory of Dr Graham Plant—a founding member of the BSIR and a dedicated advocate for education—this prestigious award recognises excellence in interventional radiology teaching and leadership across the UK.​​ The current Graham Plant Travelling Professor is Dr Teik Choon See, who has been travelling across the UK delivering a series of lectures and hands on teaching, shown below at the Southwest Imaging Training Academy.  The newly appointed Travelling Professor for 2027 will undertake 6–8 visits to training programmes over a 12-month period, delivering lectures and contributing to workshops or small group teaching.​ One lecture will be recorded for wider dissemination as an online educational resource. The successful candidate will also deliver a lecture at the BSIR Annual Scientific Meeting in November 2027.​ Open to UK-based interventional radiologists who are Fellows of the RCR and BSIR members in good standing, the award includes funding of up to £5,000. ​The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 31st July 2026. Applications should be submitted to [email protected]. tinyurl.com/4d27cvc8

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: [email protected]  You can also contact Thanos directly at: [email protected]  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…

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

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…

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

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 [email protected]

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