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 communications@ipem.ac.uk or call the IPEM National Office on 01904 610821. 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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