AXREM Insights

In this episode, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington host Jacqui Rock, the Chief Commercial Officer of NHS England, who shares insights from her career in finance and government, her motivation for joining the NHS, and her commitment to driving change. Jacqui discusses the NHS reform plan, focusing on shifts from hospital to community care, analog to digital processes, and sickness to prevention....

In this episode of AXREM Insights , hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington interview Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron, discussing his work advocating for improved healthcare access in rural areas, particularly in his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency. Tim emphasises the challenges his constituents face with access to cancer treatment, such as long travel times for radiotherapy, which negative...

In this episode of AXREM Insights, host Melanie Johnson and co-host Sally Edgington sit down with David Lawson, Director of Medical Technology at the Department of Health and Social Care, to explore the future of MedTech in the UK. David shares insights into his career journey, from starting as an admin assistant to becoming one of the youngest heads of procurement at a major NHS trust. He also di...

The latest episode of Axrem Insights podcast dives into the upcoming International Imaging Congress (IIC) 2024, where hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington interview Dr. Ram Senasi, Chair of the IIC Advisory Board and Consultant Pediatric Radiologist. Dr. Senasi shares insights into his passion for education, the role of technology in healthcare, and the upcoming IIC event. A major highlight o...

In this episode of AXREM Insights , host Melanie Johnson and co-host Sally Edgington sit down with Jemimah Eve, Director of Policy and Impact at the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). Jemimah discusses her career journey, starting from a background in chemistry and surface science to her current leadership role at IPEM. She explains her passion for using data to inform policy...

In this episode of AXREM Insights, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington sit down with Richard Evans, CEO of the Society of Radiographers, for a fascinating chat about his career journey—from hospital porter to radiography expert. Richard shares how a twist of fate led him into the world of radiography and how his passion for the profession has only grown over the years. We also hear the amusing sto...

The latest episode of the Axrem Insights podcast features a lively discussion from some of our Health care trade associations David Stockdale from the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), Nikki from BAREMA, and Helen from BIVDA. The conversation, hosted by Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington, focuses on the theme of partnerships in the healthcare and MedTech sectors. Each guest shares the...

In this episode of our Partnerships Podcast, Melanie and Sally sit down with Catherine Kirkpatrick, a seasoned professional in the ultrasound community. Catherine shares her journey and insights into the ultrasound field, detailing her multifaceted roles, including her work as a Consultant Sonographer at United Lincolnshire Hospitals and Development Officer at BMUS. Key Topics Discussed: Catherine...

In this insightful episode, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington welcome Dr. Katherine Halliday, President of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). Dr. Halliday shares her inspiring journey from paediatric radiology to becoming a leader in the field. She delves into the challenges and opportunities within the radiology sector, focusing on workforce issues, the integration of AI into healthcare,...

Welcome to AXREM Insights, where hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington explore advancements in healthcare through MedTech and innovation. In this special episode on the AXREM Patient Monitoring Manifesto, they interview Yasmeen Mahmoud, a business leader at Philips UKI. Yasmeen, who joined Philips through a graduate scheme, has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business roles withi...

In this pre-election special episode of the podcast, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington discuss politics with Ila Dobson, AXREM's Government Affairs Director, and Daniel Laing, Senior Account Director at Tendo Consulting. Ila shares her extensive background in healthcare and long-term involvement with AXREM, while Daniel discusses his career in public affairs and healthcare policy. The conve...

In this episode of AXREM Insights, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington interview several key attendees live from the UKIO event. Dawn PhillipsJarrett , with 20 years of experience in radiology, shares her journey from studying chemistry and working in energy and water conservation to her current role in healthcare imaging. She emphasizes the importance of UKIO for networking and fostering in...

In the premiere of Season 2 of AXREM Insights, co-hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington dive into the world of diagnostic imaging and oncology with a special guest, Dr. Emma Hyde. As the President of UKIO and an Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Derby, Dr. Hyde shares her journey from a student radiographer to a leading figure in the field. Her passion for educatio...

In this episode of AXREM Insights, Sarah Cowan and David Britton share their professional journeys and personal interests, illustrating the diverse paths within the medical technology industry. Sarah discusses her transition Marketing for a leisure centre to Siemens Medical a company she has been with for 17 years, highlighting her role with AXREM as the marketing convener. She emphasises the impo...

In this engaging episode of AXREM Insights, hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington sit down with Huw Shurmer, the strategic and government relationships manager for Fujifilm UK and current vice chair of AXREM. The conversation unfolds as Huw shares his fascinating career trajectory, starting from his academic background in theology to his pivotal roles in healthcare IT, primary care management,...

In this episode of "Meet the Team," Jeevan Gunaratnam, Head of Government Affairs at Philips and current AXREM Chair, shares his journey in the medical technology field. Inspired by his uncle, a radiographer, Jeevan's early curiosity was piqued by medical devices, leading him from using a pacemaker as a paperweight to pursuing a career in engineering and healthcare technology. He di...

In the inaugural episode of the AXREM Insights Podcast, host Melanie Johnson interviews her co-host and AXREM CEO, Sally Edgington. Sally shares her remarkable journey from a diverse career background to her current role, driven by a lifelong interest in healthcare stemming from personal experiences as a patient. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Sally's passion for making a difference...

Welcome to AXREM Insights, where healthcare meets innovation! Join hosts Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington as they dive into the world of MedTech with industry leaders and experts. From diagnostic imaging to patient monitoring, we're bringing you first hand insights and intel straight from the heart of the industry. Get ready for Meet the Team, where we'll introduce you to the minds dr...