Staff

John McGhee
PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Course Director, MSc in Animation and Visualisation

Tel: 01382 385604
Email: j.mcghee@dundee.ac.uk
Level 3, Matthew Building,
DJCAD 13 Perth Road DD1 4HT

Biography

A practicing artist, researcher and lecturer based at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD), University of Dundee. I am currently investigating the application of 3-D computer animation and visualisation techniques in clinical imaging. My research explores methods and techniques of interpreting clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data. This work investigates the potential for digital 3-D computer-based strategies to engage patients in improved anatomy and disease understanding. The research also investigates the implications of the 3-D CGI artist’s intervention in clinical imaging. This work has been undertaken in conjunction with Department of Radiology, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, Dundee.

Current Research Projects

Project: ‘Development of Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Among Inactive Young People with Long-term Conditions: MRC Complex Intervention Framework Phase I Study using Asthma as an Exemplar’. This multi-institutional explores how 3D computer and visualisation animation might enhance understanding and communication among young people with asthma. Collaborative institutions include University of St Andrews, University of Stirling, University of Edinburgh and University of Newcastle.

Role: Co-Investigator

Funder: Chief Scientist Office (CSO)

Award: £224, 119

Project: Visualising the invisible: developing innovative approaches to visualisation to help NHS staff prevent and control Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI). The research is a multi-institutional project between Glasgow School of Art and Grays School of Art, Robert Gordon University, DJCAD University of Dundee and NHS Grampian.

Role:Co-Investigator

Funder: AHRC/SFC Knowledge Exchange Programme

Award: £99,391

Project: SINAPSE INTERACT- a funded research project exploring 3D computer visualisation and interactivity and stereoscopic projection may widening access for patients to understand diagnostic imaging data. Joint grant with School of Medicine, University of Dundee.

Role: Co-Investigator

Funder: SFC

Past Projects

Project: Exploring blood visualisation methods with the Dundee clinical device company Tayflow Technologies..

Role: Project Lead

Funder: Innovation Portal University of Dundee and Scottish Enterprise

Award: £5000