Newcastle Magnetic Resonance Centre

Professor Peter Thelwall

Professor of Magnetic Resonance Physics; Director, Centre for In Vivo Imaging

Background

Role

I am Director of the Centre for In Vivo Imaging, which represents Newcastle University's in vivo imaging portfolio.

My interdisciplianry research team is focused on the development of innovative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy methods to characterise the structure, function and physiology of human tissues and organs through non-invasive and repeatable scans. Our projects span the intersection of magnetic resonance physics, bioscience and clinical research, and aim to develop reliable and valuable quantitative measurements for implementation in clinical research and development into robust tools used in clinical practice.

I lead projects on the development and application of new lung ventilation imaging methods that can quantify lung function and detect changes due to lung disease and the impacts of therapies. We have expertise in developing multinuclear MRI for multisite clinical research studies. We have developed novel 19F-, 13C-, 23Na- and 7Li-MRI methodologies that span preclinical, first in man and patient studies. Our research is driven by clinical need and relies on interdisciplinary team science to link technological expertise with key biological questions relevant to human health and the diagnosis and treatment of disease processes.

Qualifications
  • BSc (Hons) - University of Nottingham - 1995
  • PhD - University of Cambridge - 1999
Positions Held
  • 2020 - present: Professor of Magnetic Resonance Physics, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University
  • 2009 - 2020: Reader in Magnetic Resonance Physics, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University
  • 2006 - 2009: Lecturer in Magnetic Resonance Physics, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University
  • 2000 - 2006: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Neuroscience, University of Florida


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