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Biography
Alumna of the University of St Andrews, Shona came to the University of Dundee in 2012 with a strong background in laser, particle, solid-state and medical physics. Working as part of Prof J Graeme Houston’s research group, Shona was involved in a number of cardiovascular (CVD) magnetic resonance imaging studies aimed at the accurate and early detection of Cardiovascular disease in distinct patient groups.
In 2014, Shona accepted the role of Project Manager for the ReDVA project (2013 – 2017); an EU funded, FP7 joint industry-academia research programme aimed at overcoming some of the scientific and technical barriers to the understanding, development and adoption of technologies to combat the failure of renal dialysis venous access.
Following the successful completion of the ReDVA project, Shona moved to Professor Colin Palmer’s group to take on the role of NIHR Global Health Research Unit Manager for the INSPIRED project (2017 -2021). The aim of the project is to combine retinal imaging and molecular information to achieve personalised diabetes treatment in India. In particular to provide a low cost, agile and sustainable solution supported by telemedicine for outreach to the poorest populations.
Much of Shona’s research has, and continues to be, in collaboration with other departments, Universities and NHS trusts, as well as with national and international partners.
Research
Oct 2017 – present
Global Health Research Unit Manager
University of Dundee, Pat Macpherson Centre for Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics, Dundee, United Kingdom.
To combine retinal imaging and molecular information to achieve personalised diabetes treatment in India. In particular to provide a low cost, agile and sustainable solution supported by telemedicine for outreach to the poorest populations.
Feb 2014 – Nov 2017 Project Manager (ReDVA)
University of Dundee, Division of Cardiovascular & Diabetes Medicine, Dundee, United Kingdom.
EU funded, FP7 joint industry-academia research programme to overcome the scientific and technical barriers to the understanding, development and adoption of technologies to combat the failure of renal dialysis venous access.
Feb 2012 – Jun 2014 Industry funded Post-Doctoral Researcher
University of Dundee, Division of Cardiovascular & Diabetes Medicine
Dundee, United Kingdom.
Contrast Enhanced Cardiac Magnetic Resonance First-Pass Perfusion Imaging: Pre & Post Contrast Analysis Comparison.
Oct 2009 – Dec 2016 TASCFORCE
University of Dundee, Division of Cardiovascular & Diabetes Medicine
Dundee, United Kingdom.
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging First-Pass Perfusion Imaging: Image Optimisation and Image Analysis.
Nov 2007 – Aug 2012 PhD Student
The Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, United Kingdom.
The Development and Assessment of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Detection of Age and Disease Related Changes in the Human Heart: URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10023/3558.