The event was attended by PAU Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. İbrahim Türkçüer, PAU Hospitals Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Hakan Alkan, Deputy Chief Physicians Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atakan Yılmaz and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gürbüz Akçay, Chief Administrator Dr. Murat Taşer, Hospital Directors, faculty members of the Radiology Department, Radiology staff, and hospital personnel.

In his opening speech, Head of the Radiology Department Prof. Dr. Nuran Sabir Akkoyunlu stated: “On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays marked a turning point in human history. This discovery was not only the unveiling of a physical phenomenon; it was the opening of a door to the hidden world of the human body. Röntgen’s invention changed the course of medicine, initiating a new era in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. From that day to today, radiology has continuously evolved with the mission of making the invisible visible. Modern techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology now touch every field of medicine. Today, radiology is not just an imaging method; it is at the center of a holistic process extending from diagnosis to treatment, follow-up, and quality of life. With the contribution of artificial intelligence and digital analysis technologies, radiology has become a vision shaping the medicine of the future. Every image carries a unique story of human life; interpreting that story sometimes means early diagnosis of a disease, sometimes saving a life. Behind these images are radiologists, assistants, and radiology technicians working with silent but immense dedication. They are the unsung heroes working to see the unseen in the path of light, transforming the power of science into human life.”

Prof. Dr. Nuran Sabir Akkoyunlu: “Radiology is not only imaging diseases; it is saving lives through early diagnosis.”

Prof. Dr. Akkoyunlu added: “As the Radiology Department of Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, we take pride in strongly representing the vision of radiology. With our advanced technological infrastructure, scientific productivity, and qualified human resources, we are a pioneering institution both in education and healthcare services. Our department employs 10 faculty members, 31 research assistants, and 75 radiology technicians, each dedicating their knowledge and efforts to human health. In our department, ultrasonography (USG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and X-ray applications are actively conducted; with our Breast Unit and Interventional Radiology units, we provide high-quality services in diagnostic and therapeutic processes. Every correct diagnosis, timely intervention, and recovery reflects this significant effort. In modern medicine, radiology is not merely a supporting discipline; it is a science at the heart of healthcare services. This journey, beginning with images, culminates in hope, recovery, and life. On this meaningful day, we respectfully commemorate Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, the founder of radiology, and extend our warmest wishes for World Radiology Day to all my colleagues who dedicate themselves to making the invisible visible under the guidance of light.”