In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with Bob Child, Chief Commercial Officer at Soliton IT and AXREM’s Imaging IT Special Focus Group Convener, and Saduf Ali-Drakesmith, Head of Sales at Smart Reporting and Vice Convener. They reflect on their careers in imaging IT, share stories from the early days of digital transformation in radiology, and discuss their passion for improving patient care through innovation. The conversation highlights the strong sense of camaraderie in the medtech industry and the invaluable role AXREM plays in uniting competitors, colleagues and policymakers to work collaboratively.

The episode dives into the Imaging IT Manifesto, launched at Bletchley Park, which outlines the group’s vision and calls to action on topics such as cybersecurity, interoperability, AI integration and national policy alignment. The guests underscore the manifesto’s ambition to transform imaging services across the UK and explain how the group is actively working with key NHS stakeholders to turn these priorities into action.

Documents mentioned during the episode include the AXREM Imaging IT Manifesto, the Strengthening Cyber Security in UK Healthcare, and the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Guidance.

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In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington speak with David Kynaston from BrainLab and Dan Baines from Elekta, two key figures in AXREM’s Radiotherapy Special Focus Group. They discuss their personal journeys into the radiotherapy space, their passion for improving cancer care, and how the group is helping shape a better future for radiotherapy services in the UK. Their shared experiences highlight the unique, collaborative nature of the radiotherapy community and the vital role AXREM plays in connecting industry with NHS needs.

The conversation explores the current challenges facing the sector, including outdated equipment, fragmented funding, and increasing demand. David and Dan reflect on the group’s manifesto — “Driving Towards a Modern, World-Class Radiotherapy Service” — and the importance of sustained, long-term investment to bring about real change. They also highlight the powerful partnerships between AXREM, Radiotherapy UK and parliamentary stakeholders, all working together to ensure radiotherapy receives the recognition and support it deserves.

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In this insightful episode of the AXREM Insights podcast, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington are joined by Chris Taylor (Sustainability Lead at Philips UKI and AXREM Sustainability Special Focus Group Convener) and Anu Hutazari (ESG Manager at Canon Medical Systems and Vice Convener) to explore the evolution and impact of AXREM’s Sustainability Special Focus Group.

Chris and Anu share their personal journeys into sustainability, discuss the collaborative nature of the group, and emphasise how AXREM provides a safe, inclusive space for tackling some of the biggest challenges facing the medtech sector, from circular economy models to social value. They highlight how the group’s manifesto aligns closely with NHS goals, and how the collective effort across OEMs, SMEs, policymakers, and the NHS is helping shape a sustainable healthcare future.

Listeners also hear about the significance of the group’s diverse membership spanning NHS England, NHS Scotland, the Royal College of Radiologists and beyond and how this broad collaboration helps keep the industry informed and agile in response to rapidly evolving policy and environmental expectations.

Chris and Anu reflect on the benefits of open dialogue, continuous education, and knowledge-sharing, all underpinned by AXREM’s ethos of mutual progress over competition. Whether through innovative events like the Wilder Carbon safari or concrete initiatives around net zero and ethical practice, this episode offers an inspiring look at how united industry action can drive meaningful, lasting change.

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