Our research strategy
The Medical Radiation Sciences team is committed to advancing clinical, professional, and health educational research with the goal of cultivating a robust research ethos among trainee and practising professionals in medical radiation sciences. Our team collaborates extensively with diverse clinical and academic institutions nationwide, actively participating in a broad spectrum of research endeavours and providing mentorship to a cohort of higher degree research students pursuing Master of Philosophy and PhD qualifications
Some ongoing and recently concluded projects
Education and Professional Practice
- Enhancing the Work-integrated Learning experience of Medical Radiation Sciences students
- Improving student’s readiness for practice using virtual simulated training methods
- Development of a national competency framework for Sonographers
- Investigating the impact of artificial intelligence on Medical Radiation Science professional practice and curriculum development.
Clinical
- Musculoskeletal applications of elastography including the assessment of muscle stiffness in the acute stage post-stroke
- The role of ultrasound elastography in placental research
- Optimising Ultrasound-based Liver Fat Quantification Methods
- Evaluating the role of abdominal ultrasound for the diagnosis of fungal infection in paediatric oncology patients.
- Investigating the barriers and care disparities for women accessing breast imaging services
Publication Alert
Together or Separate: What is best practice when imaging bilateral hands for rheumatoid arthritis examinations? https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.689 The study aimed to investigate the radiation dose and image quality of concurrent and unilateral radiographic techniques for imaging bilateral hands in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The…
Women in Research – Grant Success
We are thrilled to announce Vicki Braithwaite a Senior Lecturer in Medical Imaging and advocate for student welfare, has been awarded a QUT – Women in Research grant. Vicki’s research studies the financial challenges faced by undergraduate medical imaging students during their crucial Work Integrated Learning (WIL) clinical…
Professional education – Basic Radiographic Techniques for X-Ray Operators
QUT Medical Radiation Sciences, School of Clinical Sciences team annually delivers a continuing professional education course in Basic Radiographic Techniques for X-Ray Operators, a critically needed service for rural and remote communities. The education team consist of qualified Medical Radiation Practitioners within the School of…
Medical Imaging team take out a prestigious national award from Universities Australia.
The Medical Imaging Teaching team is recognised by the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) for creating a medical imaging simulation program that supports students to maximise their learning through clinical placements while eliminating safety risks. The award recognises learning and teaching programs that make innovative…
3MT Success
Jacqueline Roots, PhD student and MRS academic was awarded runner-up at the QUT “3 Minute Thesis” Finals. Congratulations Jacqui!! A fantastic achievement and a testament to the exceptional quality of your translational research. Her presentation can be viewed here:  …