Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia

24/07/2025

Adenomyosis and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) remain underdiagnosed and under-recognised by many traditional women’s health practitioners. As interventional radiologists, we have a unique opportunity to close this gap. These conditions, though benign, can significantly impact a woman's quality of life.

🔬 At this year’s IRSA 2025 ASM, we’re proud to host a dedicated Women’s Health Session focused on how IRs can transform women’s health outcomes through evidence-based IR solutions.

🎤 Dr Eisen Liang, a leading interventional radiologist with expertise in gynaecological interventions, will present practical strategies for diagnosing and managing adenomyosis and PCS. He will highlight how refined IR techniques and clinical insight can improve outcomes for patients often left with limited options.

📣 Don’t miss Dr Liang’s latest clinical pearls—including his "keep-it-simple" approach to venous embolisation for pelvic congestion syndrome and his practical approach to managing adenomyosis.

👉 Join us at IRSA 2025 ASM and be part of a growing community of IRs committed to advancing women’s health.

🔗 Register now: https://www.irsaasm.com/

21/07/2025

There's still time to register for IRSA's 2025 ASM! ⌛

This year's program is bigger and better, celebrating the diversity of disciplines and experiences within interventional radiology.

Spotlights include dedicated sessions for radiographers on:

💡 Optimising medical imaging, including cone beam CT and angiography
💡 Radiography outreach and education
💡 Radiation safety for patient and staff

👉Don’t miss out on this insightful program: https://www.irsaasm.com/registration

30/06/2025

🧠 Multidisciplinary care is transforming oncology practices worldwide – paving the way for better patient outcomes.

Which is why with IRSA’s Interventional Oncology (IO) Symposium, we wanted to create a space to showcase this collaboration between interventional radiologists, oncologists, surgeons, and radiation oncologists.

This one-day clinical workshop preceding the 2025 IRSA ASM will bring together multidisciplinary professionals for an in-depth discussion about the growing role of IO in cancer care.

Our speaker sessions will delve into the latest advancements in IO treatments and techniques across key topics:

🛠️ The fundamentals of IO
🤝 A multidisciplinary approach to hepatocellular carcinoma
🩺 Liver and renal cancer treatment options
🔬 Interventions for lung cancer and pain management

Don’t miss out on this dedicated workshop on all aspects of clinical oncology for IRs.

It’s not too late to register.

Visit https://www.irsaasm.com/registration to secure your spot, today.

23/06/2025

From Interventional Radiologists to Nurses and Radiographers, each member of the IR healthcare team contributes a unique skillset to delivering holistic and effective patient care.

This year, IRSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting will feature a multimodality program designed to reflect and celebrate this collaborative approach. We are actively inviting nurses, Radiographers, and other non-IR clinicians to participate — showcasing their roles within the IR space, connecting with interdisciplinary peers, and highlighting how multidisciplinary care drives better patient outcomes.

Join us in advancing team-based care and innovation in Interventional Radiology.

👋 Meet Lana van Raay, Nurse Unit Manager at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM). Lana is part of the Medical Imaging executive group that oversees 4 sites across SVHM.

Bringing her passion for holistic care, interdisciplinary communication and the ongoing training and education to this year’s ASM, Lana will be presenting a session on the impact of nursing-led education for nurses within the IR suite.

Click below to hear from Lana about the importance of allied health representation at this year’s ASM and advice for nurses who are considering attending.

Feeling inspired? Register for the ASM here to hear from Lana and our lineup of other inspiring speakers: https://www.irsaasm.com/registration

06/06/2025

International collaboration is essential to keeping up with the rapidly evolving gold standard in IR practice globally. IRSA is committed to facilitating this dialogue at our 2025 ASM, bringing together interventional radiology professionals from around the world.

🎤 Join the conversation with our keynote speaker sessions and hear from a lineup of world-class leaders in IR:

Associate Professor Donna D'Souza, Interventional Radiologist, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, USA

Professor Michael Lee, Interventional Radiologist at Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9, Ireland

Professor Simon Yu, Honorary Clinical Professor of Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Sessions will deep dive into the latest global advancements in IR, practical tips to upskill your IR practice, and more. Highlight topics include:

💡Vascular and arterial intervention techniques
💡Navigating politics in the changing IR landscape
💡Education and advocacy for diversity and inclusivity in IR
💡Embolisation therapy and technical considerations
💡IR for men’s and women’s health

🗓️ Don't miss out on your chance to hear from leading IR practitioners. Visit https://www.irsaasm.com/registration today to register.

26/05/2025

From International keynote speakers to hands-on workshops, here’s what’s in store at the 2025 IRSA Australian Scientific Meeting (ASM) and Interventional Oncology (IO) Symposium.

Whether you’re an interventional radiology (IR) fellow, a RANZCR trainee, a junior doctor starting your IR journey, a nurse or radiographer, or a seasoned IR consultant, this year's ASM features three jam-packed days of educational and networking sessions tailored for all IR professionals.

Highlights include:

🌟 A one-day interventional oncology (IO) symposium
🌟 Keynote speaker sessions from global leaders in IR
🌟 Hands-on workshops with leading industry partners: Inari Medical, Bio-Excel Australia & New Zealand, Boston Scientific, Penumbra, Inc.
🌟 Flow models opportunities
🌟 Cutting-edge interventional radiology (IR) research presentation topics that reflect current trends, technological innovation, and clinical advancements.

Swipe through below for a sneak peak of what we have in store.

⏰ Don't miss out on your chance to be part of this year's exciting and innovative event.

Early-bird registrations close 31 May.

Visit https://www.irsaasm.com/registration today.

13/05/2025

Looking for inspiration for your ASM abstract submission?

Meet Mark, winner of the 2024 ASM oral abstracts prize for IR Fellows/Registrars.

Reflecting on his journey so far, Mark describes IRSA’s ASM as a valuable stepping-stone for emerging IRs looking to advance their career. Here are his top reasons to submit an abstract and attend the 2025 ASM:
⭐ Hear about the latest in cutting-edge patient care from leading international IRs
🤝 Reconnect with peers and grow your network
📢 Showcase your research on a global stage and spark meaningful discussion
🌏 Explore opportunities to collaborate on multi-centre studies across Australia and New Zealand
⭐Be in the running to win one of the many prizes on offer, including registration to the CIRSE - Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe Congress 2025, return flights and 5 nights’ accommodation

Click through below to follow Mark’s career journey and how it inspired him to submit an abstract to the IRSA ASM.

👉 Submit an abstract here: https://www.irsaasm.com/abstracts

Those interested can submit under one of our four categories tailored for registrars, nurses, radiographers, medical students, and other general consultants.

Don’t miss out, submissions close Friday 30 May.

09/04/2025

☎️ Calling all IR Fellows and RANZCR Trainees – join us at the IRSA 2025 ASM for our first-ever dedicated Fellows Day!

We are delighted to announce that this year, IRSA is expanding its ASM program with more sessions for all the medical and non-medical professionals who play a pivotal role in our day-to-day IR practice.

Our three dedicated Fellows sessions tailored for up-and-coming IR professionals will include talks on:

⭐ Learning the fundamentals of IR
⭐ Refining clinical and academic knowledge
⭐ Upskilling in common lab procedures
⭐ And will provide opportunities to connect with mentors and experienced IRs

Don't miss out on this opportunity to upskill and network with industry peers.

Register now: https://www.irsaasm.com/

⏰Early bird offers close 31 May so secure your spot, today!

07/03/2025

🩺 Did you catch Dr Chris Rogan’s ?

Last week, President of , Dr Chris Rogan took over the CIRSE - Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) social media channels, taking us behind the scenes into his work.

From showcasing some of the most unique cases from his lab work and unpacking key challenges faced by interventional radiologists in Australasia, to sharing his personal insights on maintaining work-life balance as a healthcare professional - it was a week full of valuable conversations and insights.

🔎 Missed out? Don't worry - you can still visit 's page for more takeover content.

Hi, Dr Chris Rogan here, signing in for the final instalment of my .

It’s been great to connect with the CIRSE IR community across Europe and share some thoughts on IR in Australia. For this final post, I want to take a moment to focus on an equally important aspect: the wellness of our own IR community. 💪

IR is a demanding field. We manage high levels of stress and risk, perform physically intensive procedures daily, and often spend hours in heavy lead gowns while juggling various clinical responsibilities. These can take a toll both mentally and physically, and to ensure we are able to continue to turn up and help people fight sickness, we need to remember to take time for our own health and mental recovery.

I have a deep personal interest in pursuing holistic wellness alongside procedural medicine and am fortunate to live in the beautiful city of Sydney, surrounded by parks and beaches that encourage an active lifestyle- the photo below was taken at nearby Coogee Beach.

Personally, I’ve found that the best rejuvenation comes from a balanced approach including exercise, attention to sleep quantity and quality (a master habit which flows on to every aspect of life!), mental recovery such as mindfulness as well as sauna, ice baths and a little social life when there is time.

What I am also realising in my second decade in the lab as an IR consultant is the value of attention to posture and spinal health. ⚠️ Long hours wearing lead is associated with a higher incidence of spinal issues among IRs- a reality supported by recent studies such as this: https://t.ly/-NX0U

Strengthening exercises and proper posture can make a difference, and I’m hopeful that advances in technology, like gravity-free shielding and doseless navigation, will one day help us transition to a lead-free lab environment.

In the meantime, remember to look after yourselves out there my European IR colleagues!

Thank you to CIRSE for this incredible opportunity. I hope to reconnect with some of you at our upcoming IRSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting ( )- and for those I haven’t met yet, I’m sure our paths will cross soon as we continue to shape the future of healthcare together.

Signing off 👋

21/02/2025

📣 Exciting news!

IRSA’s President, Dr Chris Rogan, is taking over the CIRSE - Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe social media pages next week.

From Monday 24 February, follow along CIRSE's LinkedIn, Facebook and X channels for an exclusive behind the scenes look into some of Chris’ work in raising awareness of IR, along with a few recent interesting cases from his lab work.

17/02/2025

🏆Congratulations to the IRSA’s 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) abstract submitters who have now been published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology (JMIRO).

Click the link below to view the complete list and discover their latest insights on embolotherapy and other IR treatments poised to transform patient care.

A special thank you to for their continued support of promoting IR research in Australasia.

📣If you or your colleagues are pioneering research that can further our field, the call for abstracts for IRSA’s 2025 ASM is now open. Submissions close 30 March 2025.

Visit www.irsaasm.com for details.

04/02/2025

🔑 Are you ready to shape the future of interventional radiology (IR)?

IRSA’s 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is your platform to share breakthrough insights and innovative ideas that can transform our field.

We invite you all to submit abstracts and join a global conversation that's redefining interventional radiology.

Submit your abstract in one of the following categories:

(1) Oral presentation by Registrars/IR Fellow*
🏆Winner of the best abstract presentation receives registration to the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) Congress 2025- including return economy flight and 5 nights’ accommodation.

(2) E-poster presentations for Nurses/Radiographers*
💰 Winner of the best e-poster receives a prize of $2,000 AUD.

(3) Oral Presentation for Medical Student’s/Junior Doctors
🥇Best presentation wins complimentary registration to IRSA 2026 ASM.

(4) General abstract submission for Oral presentation*

For full details on the ASM, including the Provisional Program, Abstract submissions, and details on the special accommodation rate at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, please visit: https://www.irsaasm.com/

We look forward to welcoming your innovative contributions as we come together at hashtag .

*Accepted abstracts will be published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology (JMIRO).