Leeds Institute of Genetics, Health and Therapeutics (LIGHT)

Medical Physics

The Division of Medical Physics was established in 1948 to provide the academic lead for research and teaching in the application of the physical sciences to medicine and retains close links with the Department of Medical Physics and Engineering in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Staff in the Division specialise in quantitative biomedical imaging for translational research in 3 main areas:

• Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a focus on dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI.
• X-ray imaging: Physical evaluation of image quality and the relation with radiation dose; functional cardiac imaging with digital subtraction angiography.
• Ultrasound Imaging: Scanner optimization; Targeted microbubbles for improved diagnosis and treatment; Ultrasonic imaging of teeth.

These interests are pursued in collaboration with both basic and clinical scientists and are focused on cardiovascular disease, oncology, liver and renal function, and musculoskeletal disease.

We run an increasingly popular intercalated BSc in Medical Imaging, and a postgraduate taught programme (MSc and P.G.Dip.) in Medical Imaging. We also offer a number of undergraduate modules that are attended by students in the School of Physics and the Faculty of Engineering.

To see a full list of the staff within the Division of Medical Physics and affiliated NHS staff, please click here.

PhD Studentship Available
A three year funded PhD studentship is currently available within the X-ray imaging group, in collaboration with the School of Computing. The work will explore the use of computational models within X-ray dose control systems. Further details on the project can be downloaded here.
The closing date for applications is the 1st June 2012.
Enquiries regarding the studentship should be directed to Andrew Davies
Tel: 0113 3438313; A.G.Davies@leeds.ac.uk