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Institute of Medical Physics
Improving healthcare through the fusion of physics and medicine
We use fundamental physics to solve challenging medical issues. We improve lives through imaging and radiation therapy, employing cutting-edge techniques and technology to provide innovative solutions.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our courses, research projects, team members, and resources. If you have any questions or interests in our work, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for visiting our page!
Our Aims
- To establish a world-class medical physics research institution that collaborates closely with clinical teams at affiliated hospitals to identify and address clinical needs.
- To foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the research institution, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across various scientific disciplines to develop cutting-edge technology that can be applied to clinical problems in imaging and radiation therapy.
- To promote strong clinical translation of research findings into clinical practice, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest advances in medical physics to improve patient outcomes.
- To provide training and education opportunities for students, researchers, and clinicians interested in medical physics, developing new talent to drive the field forward.
- To build strong partnerships with other research institutions to leverage resources and expertise and advance the field of medical physics.
Graduate Programs
Students wishing to study medical physics with us may undertake either a coursework program towards the award of a Master of Medical Physics degree or a Graduate Diploma in Medical Physics, or a research program towards the award of a Doctor of Philosophy or a Master of Science.
Faculty and IMP Leadership
| Professor, Director of IMP | Annette Haworth | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| Emeritus Professor | David Thwaites | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| A/Professor, MP course coordinator | Paul Charles | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| Adj A/Professor | Lois Holloway | Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research |
| Adj A/Professor | Jeremy Booth | Royal North Shore Hospital |
| Adj A/Professor | Joerg Lehmann | Calvary Mater Newcastle |
| PhD | Robin Hill | Chris O’Brien Lifehouse |
| PhD | Jonathan Sykes | Blacktown Hospital |
| PhD, CINSW Research Fellow | Sirisha Tadimalla | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| PhD | Yaser Gholami | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| PhD | Robert Finnegan | Royal North Shore Hospital |
| PhD | Sianne Oktaria | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| PhD | Sarah Alnaghy | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| Professor | Zdenka Kuncic | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
| A/Professor | Natalka Suchowerska | University of Sydney, School of Physics |
Research Affiliates
| Dr | Jason Dowling |
| Dr | Helen Gustafsson |
| Dr | Dale Prokopovich |
| Dr | John Kipritidis |
| Dr | Jenny Diffey |
| Dr | Nick Hardcastle |
| Dr | Michael Jameson |
| Dr | Joel Poder |
| Dr | Kerwyn Foo |
| Dr | Simon Biggs |
| Dr | Thomas Greig |
| Mr | Siddharth Mehta |
| Dr | Peter Lazarakis |
| Dr | Jeffrey Barber |
| Dr | Hayley Reynolds |
2023 Teaching Staff
| Professor | Annette Haworth (IMP Director) |
| A/Prof | Paul Charles (Course Coordinator) |
| Dr | Sianne Oktaria (Course Admin) |
| A/Prof | Bruce Yabsley |
| Dr | Damian Holsinger |
| Dr | Elizabeth Hegedus |
| Dr | Helen Ritchie |
| A/Professor | Jillian Clarke |
| Dr | Will Rae |
| Mr | Andrew Chicco |
| Dr | Will Ryder |
| Dr | Michael Smith |
| Ms | Rochelle McCredie |
| Dr | Andy Shieh |
| Dr | Urszula Jelen |
| Ms | Lucy Cartwright |
| Dr | Dale Prokopovich |
| Dr | Jeffrey Barber |
| Adj A/Professor | Jeremy Booth |
| Dr | Joel Poder |
| Dr | Jonathan Sykes |
| Dr | Michael Jameson |
| Dr | Robin Hill |
| Dr | Jennifer Diffey |
| Professor | Roger Fulton |
| Mr | Siddharth Mehta |
| Dr | Kerwyn Foo |
| Adj A/Professor | Lois Holloway |
| Dr | Erin Wang |
| Dr | John Kipritidis |
| Dr | Peter Lazarakis |
| Dr | Robert Finnegan |
| Dr | Sirisha Tadimalla |
| Dr | Yu Sun |
IMP Community/Affiliates/Associates
| Professor | Peter Greer |
| Dr | Philip Vial |
| Dr | Simon Downes |
| Mr | Christopher Lee |
| Mr | David Skerret |
| Mr | Erin McKay |
| Adj A/Professor | Martin Ebert |
| Dr | Ben Zwan |
| Mr | Kankean Kandasamy |
| Ms | Kristie Harrison |
| Dr | Tina Gorjiara |
| Dr | Martin Butson |
Coming soon
COPPER
(Collaborative Online Platform for Physics Experts in Radiotherapy)
COPPER is an online sharing and collaboration platform aimed at radiation oncology medical physicists. COPPER provides a forum for physicists to share a wide range of items. Access is limited to health professionals. To request access, please email Liz Claridge Mackonis. All users are encouraged to contribute content to share on the site.
Visit COPPER
Leadership Course – Leading Self, Others and Teams
Date: 12 October 2023
Registration: To register your expression of interest, please contact Sarah Alnaghy at sarah.alnaghy@sydney.edu.au
Details: As part of our NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) collaboration, the Institute of Medical Physics has partnered with the University of Sydney Centre for Continuing Education to run a leadership course for medical physicists. This one-day workshop will be run at the University of Sydney Centre for Continuing Education, Missenden Road, Newtown. The workshop will host a maximum of 15 participants. Further information can be found here.
MedPhys23
Date: 27 November 2023
Registration: TBA
Abstracts: The abstract template can be found here.
Details: This annual ACPSEM event, run in collaboration with the University of Sydney, provides an opportunity for all NSW/ACT medical physics students and TEAPs to present their work. As always, generous prizes will be on offer. This is a great networking event with everyone invited to attend. We will call for abstracts in August. Watch this space!
Annette Haworth
Professor of Medical Physics
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Room 502 Physics A28
