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The International Day of Radiology (IDOR), celebrated worldwide every year on 8 November, marks the anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays in 1895, a milestone that revolutionised medicine and continues to shape healthcare innovation today.
This day serves as an opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of medical imaging in modern healthcare and to celebrate the crucial role of radiographers (ATM de Radiologie), highly qualified professionals who operate at the frontline of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Despite their essential contribution to accurate diagnosis, therapeutic procedures, safe imaging, and patient care, radiographers often remain among the “invisible heroes” of the healthcare system.
Coming from Portugal, Prof. Rui Pereira de Almeida recently joined the University of Luxembourg as Study Director of the new Bachelor in Health Sciences – Medical Imaging: “I am a Radiographer with more than 12 years of clinical experience, both in public and private sector, and over 16 years of teaching and research at the University of Algarve, in Portugal. I have always been a strong advocate for the radiography profession and for the vital role of radiographers, whose contribution is often invisible yet essential to patient screening, diagnosis, and therapy. My professional journey has been guided by a deep commitment to advancing education and clinical practice in the medical imaging field, with a particular focus on quality management and patient safety.”
Launched in September 2025, this new programme offers a unique opportunity to combine high-quality academic training with hands-on professional experience in a multilingual and innovative environment. The Bachelor provides a forward-looking learning journey that blends innovation, clinical practice, and international exposure. Students will be trained in state-of-the-art facilities using virtual simulation tools, develop real-world competencies through clinical placements in hospital settings, and broaden their horizons with international mobility internships. This distinctive combination empowers graduates to become confident, adaptable, and globally minded medical imaging professionals, ready to thrive in healthcare systems across Europe.
‟ I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to help shape this new Bachelor as it perfectly combines my interests in clinical practice, education, and innovation within this field. I also look forward to pursuing research and innovation initiatives that address Luxembourg’s key needs in this field, while helping to train highly skilled radiographers who will contribute to excellence in the healthcare workforce”
Assistant professor in Clinical Imaging
Let us take this International Day of Radiology as a reminder of how imaging saves lives, empowers clinicians, and advances our understanding of health and disease.
As we celebrate 130 years since Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s groundbreaking discovery of X-rays in 1895, we honour his lasting legacy — a discovery that continues to illuminate the path of modern medicine and save countless lives. His work reminds us that scientific discovery begins with curiosity and advances through perseverance and innovation.