Medical imaging and radiation science

Aim

Our aim is to improve imaging and therapy outcomes, particularly in relation to patient care delivered by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Despite the extensive use of diagnostic imaging and radiation-based therapeutic treatments provided by AHPs in the healthcare setting, AHP related research has not received the attention it deserves. We are therefore passionate about partnering with patients, NHS services, industry, third sector organisations, as well as other researchers to test new treatments, evaluate digital health solutions, develop innovative methods to support care, and use real-world data to inform quality improvements in AHP services and optimise patient-centred care.

Lead

Matthew Dimmock

Despite the extensive use of diagnostic imaging and radiation-based therapeutic treatments provided by AHPs in the healthcare setting, AHP-related research has not received the attention it deserves. We are therefore passionate about partnering with patients, NHS services, industry, third-sector organisations, as well as other researchers to test new treatments, evaluate digital health solutions, develop innovative methods to support care, and use real-world data to inform quality improvements in AHP services and optimise patient-centred care. 

Current research projects

• IMPACT 

Current PhD projects

• Ashly Ong – “Predictive Modelling for Radiotherapy Treatment Planning and Dose Escalation in Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer” supervised by Matthew Dimmock and other academics external to Keele.
• Edel Doyle – “Optimising Image Quality & Radiation Dose When Using CT Compared to X-rays in Suspected NAI” supervised by Matthew Dimmock and other academics external to Keele.
• Nabita Singh – “Neural responses associated with uncontrolled coughing in patients with chronic cough hypersensitivity” supervised by Matthew Dimmock and other academics external to Keele.
• Eric Onwuharine - "NewProMRI-pathway - A new prostate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) pathway: A pilot study", supervised by Matthew Dimmock and other academics external to Keele.

Previous PhD projects 

• Carols Pena Solorzano – “Characterisation of Organs in a Post-Mortem Computed Tomography Database Using Machine Learning” (awarded Apr 2020)
• Daniel Sapkoroski – “An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Immersive Virtual Reality Medical Imaging Simulation Tool in Preparing Students for Clinical Practice” (awarded Mar 2020)
• Jeremy Brown – “Studies n Single Photon Emission Imaging” (awarded Jan 2015) 
• Abubakar Bello Abubakar – “Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Control of Cough and the Urge-to-Cough” (awarded July 2022)