- Importance of language and communication for person-centered care
- Tackling Implicit Bias and Weight Stigma – Strategies for Medical Radiation Sciences
- Neuro-inclusive Radiography: Adapting Care for Autistic People in Medical Imaging
Short Biographies
Dr. Christina Malamateniou, PhD SFHEA MA(Cln. Education) MAcad MedEd DIC BSc (Hons) – Christina is the Director of the postgraduate programme of radiography at City, University of London and a Visiting Professor of Radiography at HESAV University in Switzerland (2022-2023). She is a widely published researcher in medical imaging 9h-index 19, 63 publications, 6 standards, 6 scientific reports), with more than £3.25 million in research grants in her name as PI and Co-I and an enthusiastic educator. Her area of research revolves around AI adoption and education in radiography, person centred care and supporting the workforce in its recovery after the Covid19 pandemic. Christina is also the chair of the AI advisory group of the SCoR and the new Chair of research for the EFRS from April 2023-2025. She works as NIHR imaging science working group member and is an elected member of the EuSomII Board. She is an associate editor with JMIRS and a regular reviewer for Radiography. Christina believes in leading from the heart and in the power (and fun) of collaborative work.
Ben Potts, BSc, PhD (Candidate) –Ben is a diagnostic radiographer at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, working in X-ray, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and the diverse operating theatres of a major trauma centre. Ben is also the Social Media Coordinator for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS), managing online communications and promoting research. Additionally, he is a visiting lecturer at City, University of London, teaching on the Patient Centred Care Application in Medical Imaging course. Passionate about neurodiversity, Ben has published articles, guested on podcasts, given talks to healthcare organisations and presented his research at national and international conferences, such as the European Radiology Congress and the UK Imaging & Oncology Congress. Being autistic, and ADHD himself, he has the rare insight of appreciating both the perspective of an autistic or ADHD patient and the professionals providing their care. He is set to start a PhD at City, University of London at the end of 2024, exploring the accessibility of healthcare services for the Autistic/ADHD population.
Megan Brydon MSc BHSc MRT(NM) FCAMRT: is a Medical Radiation Technologist residing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As well as being known for her relentless quest to break boundaries in research, advocate for unseen and ignored patient populations and her complete refusal to carry her own bags, she is best known for being a passionate MRT. Megan has led research teams examining empathy within the profession. She is a pioneer in investigating weight bias and its impact on patient care and medical radiation sciences. She currently advises on health policy for the Department of Health and Wellness for the province of Nova Scotia. To learn more about Megan, check her out on LinkedIn.
