The image gently campaign launched 1/22/08. This is a snapshot of what has happened since:

A Message to Parents...
Concerned about news reports? Click here to read our Letter to Parents
CIBR event - Dr. Steven Don and Sarah Kaupp, parent advocate for Image Gently, at the Coalition for Imaging and Bioengineering Research Capitol Hill Event, May 7, 2013. They met with Congressional representatives and Senators to discuss the need for funding for research and initiatives like Image Gently. Click here to view a slideshow from the event.
Upcoming Conferences Click here to view upcoming meetings around the world where Image Gently will be represented.
IAEA: Radiation Protection in Paediatric Radiology The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released a new document on pediatric radiation protection. Click here to download a PDF of this document.
Thank you, Keith Strauss

Meet Mr. Keith Strauss, an internationally recognized medical physicist and member of the Image Gently Steering Commitee. To read more about Keith's contributions to Image Genlty Click here.

Recent News

May 2013 - An article has been published in BMJ this month with regard to radiation exposure during CT scans and the effects on pediatric patients. Please click here to read the response from Image Gently.

The NCRP Report No. 172, Reference Levels and Achievable Doses in Medical and Dental Imaging: Recommendations for the United States is now available. This Report represents an important continuation of NCRP reports on radiation safety and health protection in medicine and lays the foundation for the development and application of DRLs and achievable doses for diagnostic x-ray examinations. Please click here to read the NCRP press release and for information on how to purchase a copy.

New and Noteworthy: Links to current information

Virtual Symposium on Radiation Safety. There is a Virtual Symposium sponsored by the University of California on May 8 - 10, 2013. This is an educational opportunity for Radiologists, Radiologic Technologists, and other medical professionals. Click here to view information on this excellent educational program.
The state of Minnesota is leading the way in promoting radiation protection for adults and children. Visit their website by clicking here to see how they are supporting Image Gently and Image Wisely.
The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology responds to a recent article in the journal Cancer. Click here for their written response. More information can be found on dental radiography on our Dental pages and on the AAOMR website.
The National Academy of Sciences has posted the presentations from its recent Beebe Symposium: A workshop to examine the feasibility and implications of tracking radiation doses to the U.S. population from medical diagnostic procedures. Click here to access the program and presentations.The Radiation Research Podcast.