Medical Imaging, Radiation Oncology and Electrophysiology Technologists Week

Medical Imaging, Radiation Oncology and Electrophysiology Technologists Week coincides with the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays—a technology widely used today—first discovered on November 8, 1895, as well as the birthday of Marie Curie, born on November 7, 1867, who discovered natural radioactivity.

Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize and the first person to win it twice: the first for her work on X-rays, and the second for her discovery of polonium and radium.

During the First World War, Marie Curie developed the first mobile X-ray unit.

In 1934, at the age of 66, she passed away from aplastic anemia, likely caused by her exposure to radiation.

Today, the techniques associated with her initial discoveries have advanced tremendously. They are widely used in medicine for both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. We see them in every field: magnetic resonance imaging, radiation oncology, angiography, neurophysiology, and electrophysiology.

During Medical Imaging, Radiation Oncology and Electrophysiology Technologists Week, we thank you for your expertise, which also honours the memory of a true pioneer.