I was delighted and humbled to receive this award and would like to thank all those who have supported me throughout my career. It is due to the support that I received that I have been able to progress, so I am keen to help and support others in a similar way. Working with colleagues in Nuclear Medicine and within the UK Radiopharmacy Group over the past 30 years, to advance the field of radiopharmacy, has been an immense privilege.
Maggie Cooper, PET Chemistry Operations Manager, PERL, School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
10 June 2025
Maggie Cooper awarded the British Nuclear Medicine Society Roll of Honour
Radiopharmacist from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences Maggie Cooper has been awarded the British Nuclear Medicine Society Roll of Honour.

From leading Radiopharmacy services to championing research projects, Maggie approaches every challenge with drive, clarity, and compassion. She has earned a reputation for fearlessly advocating for scientific rigor — even in the face of regulatory resistance — and for her unshakable sense of what is right and just. Whether debating inspectors, supporting colleagues, or mentoring new professionals, Maggie brings enthusiasm and excellence to everything she touches.
A brilliant scientist and a generous collaborator, Maggie has played a pivotal role in numerous Nuclear Medicine research initiatives, often working behind the scenes to ensure their success. Her contributions to the BNMS and UK Radiopharmacy Group (UKRG) are too numerous to count — offering her expertise freely, reviewing guidance documents, shaping best practices, and driving forward countless projects with her trademark diligence and warmth.
Her recent contribution to the BNMS webinar series on research, where she spoke eloquently on the complexities of producing radiopharmaceuticals for clinical trials, is just one example of her commitment to knowledge-sharing and education. She is widely regarded as the go-to expert for clinical trial-related questions and remains a cornerstone of support within the community.
The British Nuclear Medicine Society Radiographers, Technologists & Nurses Award (previously known as Clinical Practitioner's Award) is awarded to technologists, radiographers or nurses who have made an outstanding contribution in professional or technological aspects of nuclear medicine practice.