Summary of the Proceedings of International Radiology Forum 2025: Green Radiology and Sustainability in Medical Imaging

Abstract

The International Radiology Forum at the AOCR 2025 discussed the need for sustainability practices in medical imaging and “Green Radiology” for planet earth. The participating societies were invited to submit written reports detailing the current situation in their country or region. The International Radiology Forum is designed to discuss hot topics in the profession of radiology among various international societies. At the International Radiology Forum 2025, environmental impact of medical imaging was discussed and several ideas were proposed to achieve sustainability in medical imaging including training and education regarding green radiology, technology and innovation with utilization of AI, policy formulation and implementation, and the improvisation of hospital infrastructure to achieve a limited carbon footprint.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence - Green Radiology - Innovation - Technology - Environment

Note

This article was prepared based on presentations delivered at International Radiology Forum held during the 23rd Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology and 77th Annual Conference of Indian Radiological and Imaging Association in Chennai Trade Centre, India on 23rd January 2025.

Prof. Umesh Krishnamurthy, Past President Indian Radiological and Imaging Association, presided the meeting, Dr. Dinesh Chinchure moderated the session, and Dr. Mohammed Shakeebuddin Kashif co-ordinated for the program and prepared the manuscript.

The presentations were given by Dr. Jeffrey Klein, RSNA Board Chair; Dr. Emad Naguib, Secretary General, PAARS; Dr. Mauricio Zapparoli, Scientific Director, Brazilian College of Radiology; Dr. Laura Oleaga Zufiría, Scientific Director European Diploma in Radiology, Prof. Andrea G. Giovagnoni, President, SIRM; Prof. Andrea Rockall, President, ESR; Dr. Gladys Mwango, Chairperson, Kenya Association of Radiologists; Dr. Najat Cherif Idrissi El Ganouni, President, Morocco Society of Radiology; Prof. Valentin Sinitsyn, President, Russian Society of Radiologists and Radiological Surgeons; and Dr. Katharine Halliday, President, Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom.

Authors' Contributions

All the collaborators read and approved the final manuscript.

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
27. April 2025