Officers of the Society

The BSSR Council undertakes the running of the society and represents the societies interests in liaison with other national educational and governmental bodies.

Council meetings are held twice yearly, usually in February and October. There are two meetings for the general membership every year—An Annual General Meeting in November and a business meeting in March every year. Each of these meetings is immediately followed by an educational programme. The minutes of the members’ meetings are made available to all society members through the BSSR website.

The BSSR Council is comprised of the “Officers of the Society” which includes the President, Vice president, Secretary and Treasurer. Each officer serves a 2-year term.

There are 4 councillors who each serve a 3-year term and trainee representatives that serve for 1-year.

There are also ex-officio members that include the immediate past president and treasurer (1-year term), the Chair of the next BSSR meeting, and the Chairs of any Standing committees. Co-opted members may be appointed by resolution of the council to fill any vacancy for council members arising (not officers of the Society) until the next AGM.

When the posts for the Officers, Councillors and trainee representatives fall vacant, members of the society are invited to self-nominate. Elections are held when there is more than one applicant for a post. It is preferable that members applying for the Officer posts (President, Secretary and Treasurer) have had prior experience on the council as either councillors or other roles on the committee or have had similar experience in other national societies.

Current Executive Officers

President 2024 - 2026 - Dr Radhesh Lalam

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oswestry

Having trained in the Manchester Radiology training scheme, Radhesh pursued an MSK fellowship at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry and was appointed as a consultant in the same hospital, where he continues till date. Radhesh provides the full range of MSK services including complex interventions like RF and Cryo ablation. Before taking up the role of President for the BSSR, Radhesh has previously worked as the Honorary Secretary. He also chairs the spine subcommittee of the ESSR having previously chaired the tumour subcommittee. He also runs the Global Health Initiative programme for the ISS and is a member of the outreach committee of the ISS. He held the travelling fellowship of the RCR until recently. He has authored nearly 75 peer reviewed publications, more than 30 book chapters and guest-edited reputed MSK journals.

Vice President 2024 - 2026 - Dr Priya Suresh

University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth

Dr. Priya Suresh is a Consultant MSK Radiologist at University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust with extensive training in India, Manchester, and Plymouth. She completed an MSK fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. Dr. Suresh holds other leadership roles including Medical Director of Education and Training at the Royal College of Radiologists and Chair of Peninsula Sarcoma Advisory Group . She has received numerous awards, including the Leader of the Year Award (2017) and Exceptional Educator Award (2023). Undergraduate Education Innovation & Excellence Award ( 2023). A passionate educator and researcher, Dr. Suresh has many publications and has spoken at multiple national and international conferences. Outside of medicine, she is an avid marathon runner (100K) and holds a Second Dan black belt in Karate.

Secretary 2025 - 2027 Dr Emma Gerety

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Dr Gerety is a consultant musculoskeletal radiologist and clinical lead for musculoskeletal radiology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Although interested in all aspects of musculoskeletal radiology, her subspecialty special interests are in hand/ wrist imaging, paediatric musculoskeletal imaging, sports imaging, image-guided musculoskeletal interventions and screening for osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Dr Gerety has a Ph.D. in imaging in developmental biology, multiple papers and reviews in peer reviewed journals, and has co-authored several book chapters on paediatric and adult musculoskeletal radiology topics. She is a member of the ESSR and ISS, guest reviewer for multiple MSK journals and RCR iRefer, and has taught/ presented at many national and international meetings and courses.

Treasurer 2022 - 2026 - Dr Edward Sellon

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Ed Sellon is a Consultant MSK Radiologist at Oxford University Hospitals. He is the Clinical Lead for Radiology at the John Radcliffe hospital and for the British Army. He specialises in musculoskeletal and sports imaging, including, trauma, spine, rheumatology and image-guided intervention. Ed conducts research through Oxford University and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre in Loughborough.

Past President 2024 - 2025 - Dr Andrew Grainger

Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr. Grainger is a consultant musculoskeletal radiologist at Cambridge University Hospitals, UK, and a Fellow of Peterhouse, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. His subspecialty expertise includes musculoskeletal ultrasound, sports imaging, and imaging of arthritis. At Cambridge, he combines clinical practice with teaching, providing radiology instruction to both clinical and pre-clinical students. He also teaches human anatomy in both the cadaveric laboratory and classroom settings at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Grainger’s proficiency in sports imaging spans both amateur and professional athletes across a diverse range of sports. An internationally recognized educator, Dr. Grainger is a sought-after speaker and instructor at national and global conferences. Dr. Grainger’s leadership roles include serving as President of the British Society of Skeletal Radiology and contributing to committees for the International Skeletal Society, the European Society of Skeletal Radiology, the European Society of Radiology, and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). He has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles and invited reviews, along with 25 book chapters and has edited seven influential books. Most recently, he has co-authored the 8th edition of Dr Adam Greenspan’s seminal textbook Orthopaedic Radiology.

Current Council Members

Council Member 2023 - 2026 Dr Raj Chari

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dr. Raj Chari is a consultant MSK radiologist at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford and clinical lead for the Horton General Hospital. He trained in Liverpool where he won several academic prizes. He came to Oxford following Fellowships at McGill University, Montreal, Canada and BSSR Travel scholarship in Strasbourg, France. His sub-specialist interests include sports, sarcoma, and musculoskeletal intervention. Along with being a Fellow in good standing of Royal College of Radiologists, he is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. He has an MSc in Diagnostic Imaging from Oxford University and a Diploma from the European Society of Skeletal Radiology. Dr. Chari’s career has been a good balance between clinical and academic roles. He has shown an immense passion towards research and academic activities. He has edited, authored, and co-authored several medical publications and book chapters. He is an invited speaker for several national and international conferences every year. Dr. Chari has won BSSR Travel Scholarship for 2016-17 to France and RCR Travel Fellowship for 2025-26 to teach in Africa. He is a member of RCR Examinations Committee and an FRCR 2B examiner, he is also a member of RCR Appointments Advisory Committee. Dr. Chari was the organiser of the BSSR 2022 conference, ESSR Sports Imaging Course 2024, British MSK US course 2025, and ERASMUS 2026 course in Oxford.

Council Member 2023 - 2026 Dr Syed Junaid

CTM University Health Board, South Wales

Dr Syed Junaid is a musculoskeletal radiologist at CTM University Health Board in South Wales. He graduated from Imperial College and completed his radiology training in South Wales, followed by a post-CCT fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore with Dr Asif Sefardin. Dr Junaid has a strong interest in AI and technology and played a key role in establishing the AI lab at the National Imaging Academy for Wales. Passionate about teaching, he is the founder of Radiology Seminars, one of the UK’s largest radiology training providers. In his free time, he enjoys cricket and hockey.

Council Member 2024 - 2027 Dr Khalid Ali

Dr Khalid Ali is a Consultant MSK Radiologist at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. He graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and completed radiology training in the West of Scotland, prior to completing a fellowship in Musculoskeletal radiology in Oxford. He has an interest in trauma, sarcoma, sports imaging and intervention. Dr Ali is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. He has been the BIR Scottish branch lead since 2017 and is also the current Emergency and Trauma session lead at UKIO.

Council Member 2024 - 2027 Dr Rajat Chowdhury

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation

Rajat is Lead of MSK Radiology at Oxford University Hospitals as well as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Oxford University; Director of Anatomy at The Queen’s College, Oxford; and Radiology Lead for Oxford University’s Musculoskeletal Sciences MSc. He graduated from Oxford University with several prizes and completed postgraduate training in Wessex, London, and Oxford. He was previously Expert Advisor to the NICE Guideline Committee for Osteoarthritis and sat on the Professional Support and Standards Board at The Royal College of Radiologists. He is currently an Advisory Editor for Clinical Radiology, Co-Chair of the WHO’s International Tumour Radiology Board, and Vice-President for MSK at UKIO. His research areas include imaging and tissue pathology of soft tissue joint disease as well as being selected to lend his interventional skills for Oxford’s clinical vaccine trials.

Current Trainee Representatives

Trainee Representative 2025 - 2026 Charlotte Kendall

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation

Dr Charlotte Kendall is a ST5 Registrar in Clinical Radiology, subspecialising in musculoskeletal radiology at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London. She graduated from Cardiff University School of Medicine with Commendation. She is passionate about education and has undertaken a Postgraduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching with Imperial College London. She has a keen interest in intervention and has been appointed to the Stoke Mandeville Spinal Intervention Fellowship for 2026–27.

Trainee Representative 2025 - 2026 Vivek Kiyawat

Royal Stoke University Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Dr Vivek Kiyawat is currently a Clinical Radiology Registrar under West Midlands Deanery sub specialising in musculoskeletal Imaging. His background is uniquely strengthened by a Master of Surgery in Orthopedic Surgery, which provides him with a highly valuable clinical perspective on musculoskeletal pathology and surgical management. Committed to excellence in medical education and training, Dr Kiyawat also holds a PG Certificate Medical Education in Radiology and served as Academy Teaching Fellow for Midlands Imaging Training Academy, actively developing and delivering musculoskeletal teaching programs for his peers. He has been appointed as musculoskeletal radiology fellowship at Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham for year 2026-2027.

10th March 2026

British Society of Skeletal Radiologists

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