{
  "id": 7746729,
  "title": "Establishing a research career in advanced X-ray Imaging: insights from Xiaochuan Pan and PMB award winner Ronan Smith",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/establishing-a-research-career-in-advanced-x-ray-imaging-insights",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:46:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Physics World",
    "slug": "physics-world",
    "url": "https://physicsworld.com/a/establishing-a-research-career-in-advanced-x-ray-imaging-insights-from-xiaochuan-pan-and-pmb-award-winner-ronan-smith/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xiaochuan Pan, a distinguished Professor of Radiology at the University of Chicago, shared his insights on the rapidly advancing field of advanced X-ray imaging. He emphasized the significance of groundbreaking research and the role of Physics in Medicine & Biology in amplifying such contributions. Pan highlighted the importance of setting apart outstanding early-career research and provided practical strategies for enhancing the visibility and impact of publications.\n\nRonan Smith, the recipient of the 2025 PMB Early Career Award, also participated in the discussion. He discussed his contributions to advanced X-ray imaging, including his award-winning paper on dark-field X-ray imaging. Smith's research focuses on developing innovative imaging techniques for complex and dynamic environments, such as the respiratory system. His current work revolves around the analysis and understanding of a novel method for dynamic lung imaging called X-ray Velocimetry, along with side projects exploring dark-field X-ray imaging.",
  "summary": "Join the audience for a live webinar on 6 October 2026 sponsored by IOP Publishing's journal, Physics in Medicine and Biology The post Establishing a research career in advanced X-ray Imaging: insights from Xiaochuan Pan and PMB award winner Ronan Smith appeared first on Physics World .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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