BSIR Trainees (British Society of IR Trainees)

The Active Learning Zone has been busy again today. Away from the lecture theatres, delegates have been getting hands-on, trying techniques, asking questions and learning directly from colleagues and industry partners. It is one of the parts of #BSIR2026 that really brings practical learning to life, with plenty happening throughout the day. If you have not been along yet, make sure you take a look. #BSIR2026 #InterventionalRadiology #HandsOnLearning

TIPS and mesenteric intervention take centre stage this afternoon, with a session spanning new developments, venous thrombectomy, chronic occlusions and acute arterial disease. D. Yu will begin with what is new in TIPS, including current trials and technological developments. International speaker Mikkel Taudorf from Copenhagen will then focus on porto-mesenteric venous thrombectomy, looking at when to intervene, the choice between TIPS and percutaneous access and the techniques used in practice. J. Patel will explore chronic porto-mesenteric occlusions and portal vein recanalisation, before S. Mehta turns to acute mesenteric arterial occlusions and endovascular treatment. A session built around some complex clinical decisions and equally complex interventions. #BSIR2026 #InterventionalRadiology #VascularIR

MSK embolisation is developing quickly, but where is the evidence strongest and which patients might benefit? This morning’s session explores four very different applications. M. Little will take genicular artery embolisation from theory into practice, including patient pathways and technique. J. Briggs will explore plantar fasciitis embolisation as a potential new treatment approach, while N. Goyal will look at shoulder embolisation. International speaker F. Fleckenstein will then examine the potential role of MSK embolotherapy in sports injury, using cases to demonstrate the range of pathologies being treated. As MSK embolisation moves into new clinical areas, questions around evidence, patient selection, technique and wider adoption become increasingly important. #BSIR2026 #MSK #InterventionalRadiology

BSIR 2026 starts tomorrow We are looking forward to welcoming our IR community to Birmingham for the next three days to a programme packed full of lectures, workshops, masterclasses, hands-on and an engaging technical exhibition enabling delegates to stay on the cutting edge of interventional radiology. If you are not yet registered, you can still do so today. bsirmeeting.org/attend/regis…

Wherever you are in your IR career, there should be something at BSIR 2026 for you. The programme isn't designed only for those who have been working in interventional radiology for years. For those starting out, there is content including Introduction to IR: a beginner's guide to the specialty. For trainees, the programme explores professional journeys from ST1 to ST6, EBIR preparation, practical procedures and developing specialist knowledge. For those further into their careers, there are sessions covering complex interventions, emerging techniques, controversies, leadership, research and the wider development of the specialty. Everyone has the opportunity to learn from each other. BSIR ASM 2026 brings different stages of the IR community into the same rooms for three days. Registration information: bsirmeeting.org/attend/regis… #BSIR2026 #InterventionalRadiology #RadiologyTraining

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