The Inaugural Lecture of Prof. Rui Pereira de Almeida entitled “Quality and safety in medical imaging: Advancing standards in radiology departments and radiography practice” will take place on 13 April 2026 on Belval Campus.

Presentation

Medical imaging is central to contemporary healthcare, supporting screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient follow-up. In increasingly complex and technology-driven radiology departments, safe, effective, and patient-centred care depends not only on technical performance, but also on strong quality management, sound clinical governance, and continuous improvement. This lecture will explore how quality and safety can advance standards in radiology departments and strengthen radiography practice, highlighting the WHO dimensions of high-quality care and the radiographer’s contribution to safer imaging pathways, better decision-making, and quality-oriented practice. It will also reflect on the role of education and academic-clinical collaboration in preparing future radiographers for excellence in medical imaging services.

Biography

Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida is Assistant Professor in Clinical Imaging and Study Director of the Bachelor in Health Sciences – ATM Radiology at the University of Luxembourg. Originally from Portugal, he is a radiographer with more than 12 years of clinical experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as over 16 years of teaching and research experience ate the University of Algarve.His work is driven by a strong commitment to advancing medical imaging education and clinical practice, with particular interests in radiography education, simulation, quality management, radiation protection, patient safety, and evidence-based radiography. At the University of Luxembourg, he contributes to the development of the new Bachelor programme in ATM Radiology, with a particular focus on preparing future radiographers for evidence-based, safe, effective, and patient-centred professional practice.