Published on 02 March 2026
Sonographers’ work will be showcased to audience of 20,000 international attendees in Austria
Our hospital is delighted to share that our fantastic Advanced Practice Sonographers have been selected to present their research papers at the prestigious 2026 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) – one of the largest medical meetings in Europe and the second-largest radiological meeting in the world.
Sadie Ridley and Pauline Mellor will present their poster abstracts, titled ‘Longitudinal assessment of ultrasound liver service performance’ and ‘Ultrasound versus MRI of the groin: A retrospective study’ in front of an audience of 20,000 international attendees from 131 countries at the Austria Centre, Vienna, from March 4-8.
Nearly 10,000 abstracts are submitted for each year for the ECR, and these submissions are peer-reviewed before being accepted or rejected.
Hospital Director Claire Harley said: “The selection process is extremely competitive for the European Congress of Radiology, so this is a phenomenal achievement from Sadie and Pauline. We’re thrilled for them - and excited to see them showcase Benenden Hospital and the expertise of its Imaging department to colleagues from around the world.”
Imaging Manager Emma Masters added: “This is such a well-earned accolade for Sadie and Pauline. They have taken our liver scanning service from strength to strength – from identifying a gap in the market to establishing a now in-demand service for a wide spectrum of patients benefitting from the most advanced diagnostic equipment.”
Sadie Ridley was also recently named the UK winner of Doctify’s inaugural Unsung Heroes of Healthcare. The judging panel from Doctify, an independent healthcare review platform, commented:
“Sadie’s nomination stood out for her remarkable drive to transform a gap in diagnostic care. By driving the implementation of the South East’s first advanced liver scanning service, she has reduced the journey to intervention for over 300 patients to date. But the true scale of her impact lies in the future; she has established a pioneering service that will improve countless lives.”