To be nominated to represent technologists within the leading international society for CMR is both humbling and prestigious. Serving on the Board will allow me to actively contribute to the ongoing development of the CMR field, while continuing to advocate for the global recognition and advancement of the technologist role in patient care, education, and research.”
Filippo Bosio, Superintendent Cardiac MRI Research Radiographer, School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
26 February 2026
Showcasing excellence: King's MRI experts shine on the global stage
King’s College London’s MRI teams have earned global recognition with two key achievements this month – an appointment to the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) Board of Trustees and winner of the International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) President’s Award for top rated abstract on dental MRI.
Filippo Bosio, Cardiac MRI Superintendent Radiographer, has been selected to serve as the Technologist representative on the SCMR Board of Trustees, a role that also means he will become Chair of the Technologist Committee. His appointment was announced at the recent Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) conference in Rio de Janeiro, where clinical fellow, Simon Littlewood, also received an Early Career Award for Clinical Science.
The SCMR is widely regarded as the world’s leading CMR organisation for setting benchmarks in education, research, and clinical practice. The Board of Trustees plays a pivotal role in shaping the society’s strategic vision and establishing priorities for the discipline.
In his position as Chair of the Technologist Committee, Filippo is committed to supporting technologists who may not yet have access to structured CMR training, inspiring greater involvement in research and professional development.
This recognition reflects King’s standing as one of the UK’s most active CMR centres, highlighting the exceptional standards and strong teamwork of our cardiac MRI service. In addition to delivering high quality clinical care, King’s consistently fosters a culture of research and innovation, creating an environment where technologists are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to both areas.
Katie Colford, Early Life Imaging MRI Superintendent Radiographer, has also been honoured with the International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) President’s Award for her top-rated abstract exploring paediatric dental-dedicated MRI (ddMRI). Katie will deliver her abstract at Society’s upcoming meeting in South Africa this May.
The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) is the leading global organisation for advancing the development and clinical application of magnetic resonance (MR) techniques in medicine and biology. Its affiliated section, ISMRT, represents MR radiographers and technologists worldwide, promoting high professional standards, supporting education, encouraging research and fostering international collaboration.
Winning the award is not only a personal honour but shows great recognition of a fantastic collaboration between clinicians, physicists and radiographers. For me, personally, it is validation of my work from peers within the international MR community, as well as acknowledgement that our work is making an impact on patients and their families. I’m looking forward to sharing our work in early life imaging, learning from international perspectives, and supporting radiographer-led research within the wider MR community.”
Katie Colford, Superintendent MRI Research Radiographer, Department of Early Life Imaging, School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
For King’s, this achievement further elevates the university’s global stature and supports innovation led by radiographers.
We are extremely proud of these latest achievements from two of our Superintendent Radiographers. Not only do they ensure clinical excellence within their teams and services but also contribute significantly on an international stage. We encourage all our radiographers, technologists and imaging delivery teams to participate in research, development, training and education and they will no doubt be inspired by Filippo and Katie’s achievements.”
Sharon Giles, Director of Clinical & Research Imaging Operations, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences
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