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Motion · S6M-16509 · 17 Feb 2025

NHS Grampian Consultant to Lead on UK Breast Cancer Radiology

Lodged by Jackie Dunbar (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Dr Gerald Lip, who has been appointed as President of the British Society of Breast Radiology (BSBR); understands that the BSBR is a specialist group of the Royal College of Radiologists, representing up to 700 consultant specialist radiologists in breast cancer across the UK and devolved nations; notes that as well as leading work to explore the potential use of artificial intelligence in breast radiology in partnership with the University of Aberdeen, Dr Lip is also planning a conference for the European Society of Breast Imaging, which is set to host up to 2,000 participants at P&J Live in September 2025; recognises that Dr Lip was also awarded the James Clerk Maxwell Award by Aberdeen Convention Bureau in December 2024, in recognition of his instrumental work in bringing national and international conferences to Aberdeen; commends the efforts of Dr Lip, and wishes him all the best in his tenure.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.