BIR marks IDoR with podcast on breast screening

AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Nov 7, 2016

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is commemorating the 2016 International Day of Radiology (IDoR) with a new podcast focusing on the event's breast imaging theme.

The podcast features an interview with BJR Senior Editor Dr. Rosalind Given-Wilson, covering her research projects and her views on existing screening methods, current controversies, and the future of breast screening. The podcast can be found by visiting the BIR's website.

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