Sustainability in Radiology
special focus
sustainability in radiology
April – November 2025
online
*deadline September 10, 2024
caring for both
people and planet
Healthy people need a healthy environment.
As radiologists, our first priority will always be the well-being of our patients – and that means doing what we can, to limit unsustainable practices.
Through 5 thematic sessions, this course will offer you helpful, practical, inspiration for how you and your institution can be more environmentally sustainable.
These webinars are developed in collaboration with the ESR Sustainability Subcommittee and are available for free for all ESR members.
What to expect
Sustainability is one of the most pressing and universal challenges of our time, and radiology plays a pivotal role in addressing it. With increasing awareness of healthcare’s environmental impact, radiology professionals are uniquely positioned to lead sustainable practices that benefit both the planet and patient care.
This course series is designed to empower radiologists, radiographers and healthcare professionals with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to integrate sustainability into their daily practice. Covering key topics such as energy consumption, waste management, contrast agents, and certification frameworks, the sessions aim to provide practical insights and foster a culture of environmental responsibility in radiology.
April 28, 2025 | 13:30- 14:30
Introduction to Radiological Sustainability
MODERATOR
Prof. Andrea Rockall, President of the ESR
SPEAKERS
Dr. Sarah Sheard, Chairperson of the ESR Sustainability Subcommittee
Case Presenter TBA
IN THIS COURSE
- Moderator’s Introduction
- Sustainability in radiology: a path to greener healthcare – Sarah Sheard
- Case Presentation – TBA
- Q&A
- End
May 12, 2025 | 13:30 – 14:30
Energy Use & Data Storage
MODERATOR
Prof. Ioana Gheonea, ESR Young Committee Chairperson
SPEAKERS
Dr. Tobias Heye, University Hospital Basel
Dr. Rebecca Burger, Imperial College, UK
IN THIS COURSE
- Moderator’s Introduction
- Powering radiology responsibly: optimizing energy and data use – Tobias Heye
- Case Presentation – Rebecca Burger
- Q&A
- End
June 30, 2025 | 13:30 – 14:30
General Waste Management
MODERATOR
Dr. Saif Afat, Universitätsklinikum Tubingen
SPEAKERS
Dr. Laurie Ramsay, Parkside Frimley
Mr. Samuel Taylor, Hammersmith Hospital
IN THIS COURSE
- Moderator’s Introduction
- From waste to worth: sustainable management in radiology – Laurie Ramsay
- Case Presentation – Samuel Taylor
- Q&A
- End
October 13, 2025 | 13:30 – 14:30
Sustainable Contrast Agent Management
MODERATOR
Dr. Heleen Dekker, member of the ESR Sustainability Subcommittee
SPEAKER
Dr. Moreno Zanardo, member of the ESR Sustainability Subcommittee
Case Presenter TBA
IN THIS COURSE
- Moderator’s Introduction
- Eco-friendly imaging: managing contrast agents for a sustainable future – Moreno Zanardo
- Case Presentation – TBA
- Q&A
- End
November 17, 2025 | 13:30 – 14:30
Green Certifications & the ESR GreenID
MODERATOR
Dr. Sarah Sheard, Chairperson of the ESR Sustainability Subcommittee
SPEAKER
Dr. Michael Jackson, member of the ESR Sustainability Subcommittee
Dr. Andreea Cirlig, member of the ESR Sustainability Subcommittee
IN THIS COURSE
- Moderator’s Introduction
- Setting the Standard: Achieving Green ID Certification in Radiology – Moreno Zanardo
- Case Presentation – Andreea Cirlig
- Q&A
- End
hosts & venue
Mike Walt, MA
Leadership, Team Effectiveness & Communications Coach
Venue will be announced soon!
- BA in Communications | MA in Organizational Leadership
- Certified 6 Team Conditions Coach & Team Diagnostic Survey Administrator
- Certified Neethling Brain Instrument (NBI) Coach
- Certified Lead, Develop, Care (LDC) Coach
Assoc. Prof. Dr Helmut Prosch
Section Chief of Thoracic Imaging at Medical University of Vienna
Venue will be announced soon!
- Experienced lecturer and educator with over 1500 talks delivered in more than 40 coutries
VENUE
Medical University of Vienna
Radiology Center
Lazarettgasse 25
1090 Wien
Accreditation
Applications will be made to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) for CME accreditation of this event.
The ESOR Visiting Professorship to Ukraine has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 7.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)
Certificates with CME credits will be issued only after participating in the course activities and completing an online evaluation form.
We work with impartiality and transparency. Find the steering committee disclosure forms here →
Learning Objectives
By completing this course series, participants will:
- Understand the principles of sustainability in radiology and its impact on healthcare.
- Learn strategies for reducing energy consumption and optimizing data storage.
- Gain practical knowledge of sustainable waste management practices.
- Explore eco-friendly approaches to contrast agent use and disposal.
- Familiarize themselves with certification frameworks like Green ID to drive sustainability in radiology departments.
- Develop actionable skills to implement and advocate for sustainable practices in their institutions.
course structure
Small group for the big impact
This course is limited to 16 participants to ensure low instructor-trainee ratio
Pre-course online meeting
An online video call will allow to get to know eachother, set the expectations for the course and assign pre-course tasks for participants
Hands-on training in Vienna
You will meet in-person for a two-day intensive training with interactive tasks, constrictive feedback and self-reflection activities
Post-programme follow-up call
One-month after the course in Vienna you will have a follow-up video call with instructors
Programme
*all times given in local time in Astana
| 12:30 – 13:10 | Lung cancer screening trials: acquired evidence and remaining questions Cornelia Schaefer-Prokop, Amersfoort/NL |
| 13:10 – 13:50 | Epidemiology of lung cancer in European countries: what are the trends TBD |
| 13:50 – 14:30 | How to conduct lung cancer screening: technical requirements and quality assurance Marie-pierre Revel Paris/FR |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Q&A |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | Solid nodules: morphological evaluation, criteria for growth during follow-up Helmut Prosch, Vienna/AT |
| 16:10 – 16:50 | Subsolid nodules: morphological evaluation, criteria for growth during follow-up Mario Silva, Parma/IT |
| 16:50 – 17:30 | Case-Based Session Jens Vogel-Claussen, Hannover/DE |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Q&A Session |
*all times given in local time in Astana
| 12:30 – 13:10 | ESTI guidelines : definition of positive negative and indeterminate results, follow-up intervals Mathias Prokop, Nijmegen/NL |
| 13:10 – 13:50 | Incidental findings: what could be and what should be reported Annemiek Snoeckx, Antwerp/BETBD |
| 13:50 – 14:30 | Role of AI in lung cancer screening Fergus Gleeson, Oxford/UK |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Q&A |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | An overview of ongoing programs in Europe, the SOLACE project Hans Ulrich Kauczor, Heidelberg /DE |
| 16:10 – 16:50 | Is there a role for biomarkers? Joanna Chorostowska Varsaw/PO |
| 16:50 – 17:30 | Case-Based Session Anna Kerpel-Fronius, Budapest/HU |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Q&A Session |
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