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 Science Media Centre on 020 7611 8300 or email smc@sciencemediacentre.org, which also holds a contact list.