by the Revd Dr Mike Kirby
On-treatment verification imaging has developed rapidly in recent years and is now at the heart of image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and all aspects of radiotherapy planning and treatment delivery. This is the first book dedicated to just this important topic, which is written in an accessible manner for undergraduate and graduate therapeutic radiography (radiation therapist) students and trainee medical physicists and clinicians.
by The Revd Dr Mike Kirby
This book provides a clinical insight into image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) for prostate cancer. It starts by setting the clinical scene, discussing immobilisation and standard IGRT practice and then considering important developments like IGRT with non-ionising radiation, adaptive radiotherapy, particle therapy, margins, hypofractionation, clinical outcomes, AI and training.
11th February 2026, 7pm GMT
Pastor Jack Alvarez, our member in the Philippines, has agreed to get up in the middle of the night (his time) to talk to us at our convenience (the evening in the UK and afternoon and morning in North America) about his work in one of the most impoverished places in Manila.
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22nd January 2026, 7pm GMT
The topic for the evening is Sand Dunes and led by our very own Paul Rooney. Knowing Paul, I am confident we will come away with smiles on our faces and knowing things about sand dunes, and the people who use and abuse them, that we had never previously even thought of.
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Speaker The Revd Canon Dr Mike Kirby, SOSc
Modern Radiotherapy: My Science and Faith around it
Speakers: SOSc members present
Sharing our Stories as Ordained Scientists
Liverpool (Anglican) Cathedral, Liverpool
10:30-12:00: Arrival, refreshments, news from members, next meeting and other business
12:05: Eucharist (Lady Chapel; open to the public)
12:45: Lunch
13:30: Talks and Discussion
14:45: Close and departure
15:00: Evensong (Lady Chapel; open to the public)
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October 16th 2025 the North American Tele-Compline will be at 9.00pm East Coast (US) Time
In subsequent months the North American Tele-Compline will return to 8.00pm East Coast (US) Time.
(login details can be found at the bottom of the digital prayer card)
Wednesday 22nd October 2025, Ivan Bespalov
Ivan brings us up to date with events in Ukraine, and their impact on his family, his congregation and the Ukrainian people.
Tuesday 18th November 2025, Daniel Grossoehme
Daniel Grossoehme will be presenting in the context of his work as a practitioner in research and chaplaincy. His title is ‘ “You do what?”: On children, brokenness, and science. ‘ There are so many good things to be said about this, not least the blend of formal objective observation, Daniel’s personal narrative and perspective, set within a very challenging area of healthcare
Tuesday 16th December 2025
What intersections of faith and science challenge, or have challenged, you? Have you ever had a scientific encounter which rattled your faith or theological bones? Come along, share, learn and inspire.
Thursday 22nd January 2025, Paul Rooney
Paul Rooney tells us all we have ever wanted to know but never thought to ask about sand dunes, their evolution and ecology, and their impact (and Paul’s) on the destiny of Donald Trump.
Society of Ordained Scientists 