Ninewells Hospital is hosting a permanent display which showcases the history of radiotherapy in Dundee.
The five-panel wall display, which can be found in the Radiotherapy Department in the Princess Alexandra Centre at Ninewells, charts the development and many of the significant milestones in the use of radiotherapy in the treatment of patients.
The display was created and designed collaboratively between Dr Hannah Lord, consultant clinical oncologist, Una Milne, Head of Therapeutic Radiography, Matthew Jarron, Curator of Museum Services, University of Dundee and Tayside Medical History Museum volunteer Sophie Hadden.
The panels feature a variety of photographs and information creating a timeline path that weaves its way from the end of the 18th century with the laying of the foundation stone of Dundee Infirmary in 1794, through the pioneering clinical x-ray work of Dr George Pirie at Dundee Royal Infirmary at the end of the 19th century, ending in the present day with the latest linear accelerator at Ninewells Hospital.
Dr Lord said: “My life-long interest in history and specifically the history of radiotherapy were the inspiration and driving force for this display.
“There is a wealth of historical information relating to the pioneering work that took place in the development of radiotherapy in Dundee and I thought this would provide the perfect opportunity to highlight the inspiring work.
“I hope that this display, which captures this journey,will be of interest to patients, staff and visitors.”