Sarah Shearer

University email: 1105978W@student.gla.ac.uk

NHS email: Sarah.Williams@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

 

Research title: Quantification and SUV in Dual Isotope SPECT-CT Imaging

Research Summary

The main aim of this research is to investigate the use of quantification in Nuclear Medicine imaging of parathyroid pathology and infection in patients with metal implants. Currently, these two patient groups undergo multiple imaging procedures for diagnosis and potentially invasive procedures to confirm disease. By improving the information provided by the Nuclear Medicine imaging early in the patient pathway, there is potential to reduce the number of hospital attendances and radiation exposure to these patients - improving their healthcare experience and reducing strain on NHS resources.

Supervisors

Grants

Chief Scientist Office - Clinical Academic Fellowship (2022 Intake)

Conference

  • “Accuracy of 90Y SIRT activity calculations for liver radioembolisation” presented at BSIR IOUK 2018 for first prize in the scientific session and oral presentation at the Scottish Nuclear Medicine Group (SNMG) 2018.
  • “Dosimetric Investigation and Optimisation of Liver Radioembolisation Using 90Y Microspheres” presented at NES HCS Event 2018 for runner-up poster prize and MPEC 2018 for best trainee oral presentation.
  • “Commissioning of GE’s Discovery NM530C Solid-State Gamma Camera” presented at British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS) 2019 and SNMG 2019.
  • “Development of a Bespoke Cardiac Phantom for Dynamic Imaging” oral presentation at BNMS 2021 and DCPB Symposium 2019.
  • “Left-Ventricular-Ejection-Fraction (LVEFs) Comparison between Two Gamma Cameras” oral presentation at NES COSLA 2020 and poster presentation at BNMS 2021

Additional Information

HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (CS21119) for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (April 2020)