Areas of interest include: nanotoxicology, nanomedicine, project
management, placental transport and function, in vitro assays, 3D
model development, environmental health effects in the areas of
fetal exposure, cellular immunology, cellular transport, function
and toxicity, cytotoxicity assays, telemedicine, 3D printing. As a
consultant clinical scientist, my role combines strategic
development, administration, and management with on-going research
and development. Each day is different and brings with it a
host of opportunities and challenges - it's never dull around
here!
Mr Ron Hartley-Davies - clinical scientist, MR safety
expert
Areas of interest include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
including Sequence Development, Scientific Computing and Medical
Image Analysis. Responsible for routine acceptance
testing/quality assurance of MR equipment at CRICBristol, UH
Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trusts. Support for clinical research
projects at CRICBristol and the Bristol Heart Institute.
Dr Sian Curtis - clinical
scientist
My role involves providing support for
clinical users of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound
(US) such as procurement of equipment, acceptance and quality
assurance (QA) testing, scientific safety advice, image/data
analysis, education/training and research and
development.
I enjoy the challenge of translating
research into clinical practice or working with other institutions
in developing new technologies. Recent research projects include
'The Bristol Dose Painting Study', '3D vs 2D Transcranial
Ultrasound in NICU' and 'phase insensitive Ultrasound Computed
Tomography' (in collaboration with the National Physical
Laboratory).
I also contribute to education/training in
MRI and US for trainees enrolled on the National School of
Healthcare Sciences Scientific Training Programme and the Fellows
of the Royal College of Radiologists
(FRCR).
Attending meetings, conferences and
networking with other ultrasound professionals enables me to keep
up to date with the current scientific, technological and safety
developments in the field. I am currently a corresponding member of
the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine's Magnetic
Resonance Special Interest Group (IPEM MR SIG), a British Medical
Ultrasound Society (BMUS) council member and the BMUS
representative on the IPEM Ultrasound and Non-Ionising Radiation
SIG (IPEM UNIR SIG).
I love that each day in my job can be
different, bringing with it both opportunities and
challenges!
Areas of interest include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and
Ultrasound (US equipment, scientific and data analysis support
for clinicians, research and development (evaluating novel
technologies, translating research into clinical practice) and
teaching/training (Modernising Scientific Careers trainees/FRCR
trainees/Medical Physics run training courses)
Mr Jonathon Delve - clinical scientist
The majority of my role is split between UHBW and North
Bristol NHS Trusts, supporting the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
service, and also external centres for whom BIRCH provides MRI
safety expertise. Much of the remainder is spent on the computing
hardware and code base which enables our routine work. This results
in a varied schedule and interaction with a wide range of other
clinical services and professionals, translating and liaising
between specialist groups and swiftly familiarising oneself with
previously unmet facets of healthcare and science.
Areas of interest include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and
Ultrasound (US equipment, scientific and data analysis support
for clinicians, research and development (evaluating novel
technologies, translating research into clinical practice) and
teaching/training (Modernising Scientific Careers trainees/FRCR
trainees/Medical Physics run training courses)
Dr Holly Elbert - clinical scientist
I joined BIRCH as a clinical scientist in
September 2019 after a two year training placement in the
department as part of the Scientist Training Programme. I'm
primarily involved in supporting MRI and Ultrasound imaging along
with the rest of BIRCH. My role covers a range of activities
including quality assurance testing of equipment, optimising images
for different applications, advising on MRI and Ultrasound safety,
and providing support for new and advanced techniques such as
functional MRI. Alongside this, I provide teaching in the physics
aspects of MRI and Ultrasound to other staff groups, and help to
train new healthcare scientists in Medical Physics. I am also a
departmental wellbeing advocate.
Areas of interest include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and
Ultrasound (US equipment, scientific and data analysis support
for clinicians, research and development (evaluating novel
technologies, translating research into clinical practice) and
teaching/training (Modernising Scientific Careers trainees/FRCR
trainees/Medical Physics run training courses)
