We are happy to announce that an EURAMED rocc-n-roll workshop on the Strategic Research Agenda and Roadmap will be held back-to-back with the European Radiation Protection Week (ERPW) 2023. ERPW 2023 is being hosted by University College Dublin. The workshop is scheduled for October 9, 2023, from 14:00 to 16:00. Find out more about the programme here:
Please register here: https://form.jotform.com/232151531926350
The EURAMED rocc-n-roll project has reached a significant milestone with the release of its Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) and roadmap, marking the culmination of a three-year collaborative effort. This initiative, a cornerstone of the SAMIRA action plan, brought together experts from diverse fields to advance medical applications of ionising radiation while prioritising patient safety and care.
Running from September 2020 to August 2023, EURAMED rocc-n-roll harnessed the collective expertise of professionals in radiation biology, medical physics and dosimetry, ethics, clinical expertise, regulatory and health policy, AI, and industry. The SRA and Roadmap are the result of extensive cross-disciplinary consultation with stakeholders in health, radiation protection, and digitisation. The documents that have been submitted to and are currently under evaluation of the European Commission provide an all-encompassing overview of current research, identifying gaps and essential focus areas for future European research endeavors.
The release of the SRA and roadmap is a pivotal moment, solidifying Europe’s position as a leader in healthcare technologies, ensuring equitable access to safe, high-quality personalised care for Europe’s citizens.
Read the SRA here.
Read the Roadmap here.
The EURAMED rocc-n-roll Consortium is pleased to announce a Stakeholder Workshop on May 25-26, 2023, in Brussels, BE, at the Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre. This workshop presents a unique opportunity to gather input and consultation from a wide range of stakeholders in the field, with the aim of developing a strategic research agenda (SRA) for the future of medical applications of ionising radiation and related radiation protection.
The EURAMED rocc-n-roll SRA is poised to become an invaluable resource in prioritizing research funding, guiding policy decisions, and supporting the development of innovative medical applications and radiation protection strategies. Furthermore, the education and training programs developed by the project will ensure that healthcare professionals and researchers have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement these advancements and promote patient-centered care.
By participating in the Stakeholder Workshop, you will have the chance to engage in fruitful discussions, provide feedback and input, and contribute to shaping the future of this dynamic field. The workshop will be held over two days, from May 25-26, 2023, with an indicative timing of 11:00 on May 25 to 15:00 on May 26.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference in the world of medical applications of ionizing radiation and related radiation protection.
Register now for our workshop: https://form.jotform.com/230733409742354
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to seeing you in Brussels!
In line with the EURAMED rocc-n-roll WP7 objectives a series of webinars are provided dedicated to those interested and/or involved in the education and training of health professionals using ionising radiation.
Program
Webinar 1 – 13/04/2023 | 13:00 – 14:30 CEST
Online education and training in radiation protection using a MOOC and a simulation environment
This webinar will discuss the development of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for radiation protection education and training in vascular surgery. The MOOC integrates interactive modules, a serious game simulating a clinical case and a self-assessment tool.
Access using this link: webinar 1 April 13th
Webinar 2 – 18/04/2023 | 13:00 – 14:30 CEST
Exploring different teaching methods in radiation protection education
The aim of this webinar is to give an overview of different education and training strategies, with an emphasis on interactive and active teaching methods.
Access using this link: webinar 2 April 18th
Webinar 3 – 20/04/2023 | 13:00 – 15:00 CEST
On-the-job training strategies
In this webinar an innovative method for bite-size continuous learning will be introduced. In addition, the impact of a real-time staff dose evaluation system on the training of practitioners will be discussed.
Access using this link: webinar 3 April 20th
Download the programme schedule.
A new publiction on education and training in radiation protection has been published. The paper sets out to analyse the existing RP education and training capabilities in the European Union and identify associated needs, problems and challenges.
Read the open access publication here: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-023-01398-6
The European Congress of Radiology was held in Vienna between March 1-5, 2023. The EURAMED rocc-n-roll project was presented in a dedicated session on “European Research Agenda for medical applications of ionising radiation: the EURAMED rocc-n-roll project”
The session was chaired by our Clinical Coordinator Guy Frija (UP). Katrine Riklund (UmU) kicked off the session presenting medical radiation application research needs and radiation protection in different disease areas. Jean-Michel Dolo (CEA) presented the EURAMED rocc-n-roll view on the criteria, definition and establishment of centres
of excellence and research infrastructures for the field of medical applications of ionising radiation research. EURAMED rocc-n-roll Scientific Coordinator Christoph Hoeschen (OvGU) introduced the project’s findings on challenges and barriers as well as recommendations for improved transfer of knowledge to industry and clinical routine. He also provided an overview of the topics to be covered in the EURAMED rocc-n-roll Strategic Research Agenda and Roadmap which will be finalised in July 2023. Finally, Georgi Simeonov (DG ENER, European Commission) presented the EC perspective on the efforts in our project to develop a European Strategic Research Agenda for medical applications of ionising radiation and the link to SAMIRA and the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
As the session was open-access, if you have missed, or simply want to re-watch the sesssion, follow the instructions:
In addition, results from WP7 were presented in the open access session “Advancements and challenges in radiography education” by Joana Santos (IPC) on March 1, 2023. The outcomes of EURAMED rocc-n-roll Task 2.6 discussions on regulatory views and issues were presented by Hugo de las Heras Gala (BfS) at the EuroSafe Imaging session on “Radiation protection and artificial intelligence (AI): expectations and needs from the community” on Sunday, March 5. Moreover, a dedicated EURAMED rocc-n-roll poster “EURAMED rocc-n-roll: From a European strategic research agenda towards a corresponding roadmap for medical applications of ionizing radiation” was available in the digital poster area.
EIBIR (European Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Research) was present during the whole week of the congress and invited participants to learn more about EURAMED rocc-n-roll at their booth and pick up the new project flyer.
On February 14 and 16, EURAMED rocc-n-roll will hold a radiation protection training event for researchers.
In line with the WP7 objectives to design and pilot a dedicated education and training (E&T) methodological framework for health professionals and researchers, this exemplary training event will be carried out dedicated to researchers of all varieties (clinical, academic) who use ionising radiation equipment as part of their work or undertaking research linked to medical applications of ionising radiation. This may include research at all levels (Research Assistants, Research Masters or Doctoral Students, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Research Fellows, etc) using radioactive materials, pre-clinical imaging, clinical trial organisers, etc.
This exemplary training event will be organised through two webinars (February 14, 14:00-17:00 CET and February 16, 14:00-17:00 CET)
Webinar 1 – 14/02/2023 | 14:00 – 17:00 CET
Dosimetry in radiation protection for researchers
Program
14.00hrs CET: Welcome (Assoc Prof Jonathan McNulty, University College Dublin, Ireland)
14.20hrs: Dosimetry quantities (Prof Graciano Paulo, Presdient ESTESC, Coimbra, Portugal)
15.35hrs: Dosimetry for researchers (Assist Prof Rachel Toomey, UCD, Ireland)
16.00hrs: Benefit-risk communication strategies (Assoc Prof Shane Foley, UCD, Ireland)
16.20hrs: Group activity and Q&A
Webinar 2 – 16/02/2023 | 14:00 – 17:00 CET
Occupational radiation protection for researchers
Program
14.00 Welcome & Introduction
14.10 Principles of radiation protection overview. Joana Santos, Coimbra Healthcare College
14.30 Uncertainties in personal dosimetry. Marie Anne Chevallier, EURADOS, WP2 Chair
15.45 Practical steps for radiation protection. Speaker: Shauna Murphy, UCD
16.10-16.40 Virtual simulation tools for radiation protection presentation. Louise Rainford, Jaka Potocnik, Shauna Daly, UCD
16.40hrs: Group activity and Q&A
Registration is now open: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd–iIEn5ckNwwUcWHTZbLQ-m1ptL7woaX4irMruVKfX4-1yQ/viewform
Download the programme schedule.
From January 23-26, 2023, EURAMED rocc-n-roll will hold a radiation protection training event for health professionals.
The WP7 objectives are to design and pilot a dedicated education and training (E&T) methodological framework for health professionals and researchers and guidance document on how to organize, implement and disseminate E&T in medical RP among health professionals and how to include E&T in all research projects to enable researchers a sound knowledge base of the science required for RP research, to build capacity in RP research and ensure sustainability of the field, including the link with industry regarding new technological developments, from a RP perspective.
Based on that work and to pilot the proposed methodology, an exemplary training event will be carried out dedicated for health professionals (clinical staff).
This exemplary training event will be organized through four webinars (2 hours each: 18:00 – 20:00 CET) on the following topics:
Webinar 1 – 23/01/2023 | 18:00 – 20:00 CET
Dose management of patient and staff
Webinar 2 – 24/01/2023 | 18:00 – 20:00 CET
Dose reduction strategies in fluoroscopy guided procedures
Webinar 3 – 25/01/2023 | 18:00 – 20:00 CET
Dose reduction strategies in CT
Webinar 4 – 26/01/2023 | 18:00 – 20:00 CET
Establishment and use of DRL’s
This will serve as a strategy to establish a harmonised and sustainable safety culture in RP amongst health professionals.
Registration is open to healthcare professionals on a first-come-first-saved basis.
During the European Radiation Protection Week 2022, an EURAMED rocc-n-roll WP6 Workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 13:30-15:55 at the Estoril Congress Center in Estoril, Portugal.
The workshop entitled “Discussion on Roadmap & Interlink Document” will focus on the work of Task 6.2 The roadmap and Task 6.3 The interlink document.
The workshop program is available here.
Ahead of the 2022 European Congress of Medical Physics, the WP4 team hosted a workshop, focusing on the digital revolution and ethical challenges for medical applications of ionising radiation. The workshop was held on August 16, 2022 at the Dublin City University, St. Patrick’s Campus, Dublin, Ireland.
The attendees, combining digitisation researchers, health experts and the radiation science community, discussed the ongoing digital revolution in healthcare in the particular context of radiation applications in diagnostic and therapeutic medicine. Two WP4 deliverables in the domain of AI and ethics were also presented for comment. The workshop was a rewarding experience, bringing in a wealth of insight that will influence the direction of the WP team for the remainder of the project.
