Multidisciplinary Session

MS 12 - From curiosity to impact: shaping the next generation of clinical radiology researchers in multidisciplinary teams

1 min

Chairpersons' introduction

Marion Smits, Rotterdam / Netherlands
Marc Dewey, Berlin / Germany

1 min

Opening: nobody is perfect, but a team can be

Marc Dewey, Berlin / Germany

To understand why modern radiology research relies on mentoring, supervision and interdisciplinary teamwork rather than individual excellence alone.
To recognise research as a natural extension of clinical radiology practice and a means to actively shape technological innovation.
To encourage early-career radiologists to adopt a collaborative mindset when considering research careers.

5 min

From the reading room to research: realities, challenges and strategies

Ann-Christine Stahl, Berlin / Germany

To identify practical pathways for integrating research into early radiology careers, particularly in cardiovascular imaging and AI.
To recognise common challenges in transitioning towards academic research and strategies to address skill acquisition and career uncertainty.
To understand the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing clinically relevant and translational imaging research.

5 min

From algorithms to application: the data science side of imaging research

Kenrick Schulze, Berlin / Germany

To understand how clinical questions in imaging are translated into data-driven and AI-based models.
To appreciate the importance of validation, robustness and interpretability for clinical applicability of AI methods.
To recognise the necessity of close collaboration between radiologists and data scientists for meaningful imaging research.

5 min

From disciplines to collaboration: learning research across boundaries

Patrick Tang, Rotterdam / Netherlands

To explore how multidisciplinary collaboration enables research at the interface of radiology, radiotherapy and technical innovation.
To understand the challenges and opportunities of working across different scientific cultures at early career stages.
To recognise the role of young researchers as integrators and communicators within interdisciplinary research teams.

3 min

Closing remarks. From supervision to sustainability: mentoring research teams

Marion Smits, Rotterdam / Netherlands

To understand the role of mentoring relationships in developing sustainable and effective research teams.
To recognise how structured supervision and active mentor–mentee interaction support early-career researchers in complex environments.
To appreciate mentoring as a collaborative, non-hierarchical component of successful imaging research.

40 min

Panel discussion: From curiosity to impact: learning research in teams across career stages