For journalists requiring comment, information or a background briefing, we can put you in contact with one of our experts. Topics covered include:
Biomedical Engineering - medical devices, joint replacements, skin repair, implants... Diagnostic Radiology - CT scans, X-rays, security screening, imaging, radiation safety... Electromagnetic Radiation - mobile phone safety, electromagnetic fields... Health Informatics - medical computing, patient records and databases... Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI, fMRI... Medical Lasers - laser surgery, eye correction, cosmetic surgery, tattoo removal... Nuclear Medicine - isotopes, tracer dye, PET scans, radionuclides... Radiation Protection - CT scan safety, x-ray safety, radiation cancer risks, medical radiation... Radiotherapy - cancer treatment, charged particle therapy, linear accelerator, SBRT, ionising radiation, IMRT... Rehabilitation Engineering - mobility, wheelchairs, independent living, assistive technology, "bionic" limbs... Ultrasound - pregnancy scanning, sonogoraphy... Ultraviolet Radiation - sun exposure, skin cancer, tanning booths, sunscreens, skin photobiology... To speak to one of IPEM's experts, or for any other media enquiries, contact Sean Edmunds at the IPEM National office on 01904 610821 or Sean@ipem.ac.uk. Alternatively, try the The Science Media Centre on 020 7611 8300 or email, which also holds a contact list.
IPEM also holds a list of members willing to act as experts in court proceedings. Contact marie@ipem.ac.uk for this.
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