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Institute of Medical Physics

Improving healthcare through the fusion of physics and medicine

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We use fundamental physics to solve challenging medical issues. Our members improve lives through imaging and radiation therapy, employing cutting-edge techniques and technology to provide innovative solutions.

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Master of Medical Physics

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About us

We aim to be a world-class medical physics research institution by collaborating with clinical hospital teams to identify and address real-world needs. Our research is translated into clinical practice, ensuring patients benefit from the latest advancements. 

Additionally, our partnerships with research institutions enable us to access resources and expertise to advance the field of medical physics. This takes the form of training the next generation of clinicians by providing education opportunities for students, researchers and practicing professionals.

Director

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Sharing and resources

We bring together a range of tools and platforms designed to support collaboration and knowledge sharing within the medical physics community. From COPPER, a dedicated online space for radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging physicists, to RABBIT, a training resource for risk-based approaches in clinical settings, these resources aim to foster professional development and encourage best practice across the field.

COPPER is an online sharing and collaboration platform aimed at radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging 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. Watch this video for more information.

Getting started with RABBIT – a risk-based approach to introducing new techniques and technologies in radiation therapy applications. This training video, created by University of Sydney PhD candidate, Elizabeth Claridge Mackonis in collaboration with Anna Ralston and Johnson Yuen from St George Cancer Care Centre, explains the importance of using prospective risk assessment for clinical projects. This work has been submitted for publication. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

Events

The Research & Development Day will be held again this year in collaboration with the NSW/ACT Branch of the ACPSEM. This annual event provides a valuable opportunity to showcase ongoing developmental projects within clinics across NSW and ACT with a goal to foster collaboration. The date is still to be confirmed, likely end of July. Further details will be shared once arrangements are finalised.

Date: July 2026 (Date TBC)

Location: University of Sydney

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Our people

  • Professor Annette Haworth, Director of IMP
  • Adjunct Professor Lois Holloway
  • Adjunct Professor Jeremy Booth
  • Adjunct Professor Joerg Lehmann
  • Dr Robin Hill
  • Dr Jonathan Sykes
  • Dr Sirisha Tadimalla, CINSW Research Fellow
  • Adjunct Associate Professor Joel Poder
  • Dr Robert Finnegan
  • Dr Sianne Oktaria
  • Dr Sarah Alnaghy, MP course coordinator
  • Professor Zdenka Kuncic

  • 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