Meet the team (nuclear medicine physics)

Sofia is a consultant clinical scientist and medical physics expert (MPE). She leads the nuclear medicine physics team supporting the delivery of the routine clinical nuclear medicine and PET service and the introduction of new diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Sofia teaches medical imaging at BSc and MSc level at the University of Southampton and delivers part of the Fellows of Royal College of Radiology physics module. She supervises BSc, MSc and PhD students in projects focusing on clinical translation of imaging techniques.

Prior to joining the NHS, Sofia did a PhD in medical imaging at University College London where she developed expertise in image analysis and artificial intelligence. Sofia is currently an honorary senior lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. Her research portfolio focuses on developing imaging and fluid biomarkers and using artificial intelligence for dementia diagnosis and prognosis. She is an imaging theme lead for the Interdisciplinary DEmentia and Ageing Centre (IDEAC) and a member of the IPEM special interest group on artificial intelligence. Sofia has published approximately 30 articles in peer reviewed journals which received ~1000 citations and is a reviewer for journals such as European Radiology and Physica Medica.

Email sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk
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Anna is a clinical scientist and one of the groups medical physics experts (MPE) for nuclear medicine. Anna provides MPE and general physics support to nuclear medicine. Anna is the training lead for nuclear medicine physics and deputy lead for training across medical physics. She has completed the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) scheme, which involved a PhD level project and training for leadership and management. Anna’s HSST project was on quantitative imaging for an isotope used for therapies on a solid-state gamma camera.

Email anna.chilcott@uhs.nhs.uk

Gemma is a clinical scientist and a medical physics expert (MPE) for nuclear medicine. Gemma provides MPE and general physics support for the diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine service and is a radiation protection supervisor for nuclear medicine. She has experience in diagnostic nuclear medicine and radionuclide therapy and has a keen interest in dosimetry. Gemma is also involved in research trials and supports the training of clinical scientists and practitioners in nuclear medicine physics.

Email gemma.lewis@uhs.nhs.uk

Tim's role is split between the nuclear medicine department where he works as clinical technologist, and the medical physics department where he is training to become a clinical scientist. Tim has been involved in many clinical audits and optimisation work which he has gone on to present at various meetings, such as the BNMS. He has a keen interest in radionuclide therapies and dosimetry, writing software for clinical processing, teaching, and working on ways to improve the patient experience. Tim is also a radiation protection supervisor for nuclear medicine.

Email timothy.melhuish@uhs.nhs.uk

Amit is a clinical scientist who provides physics and scientific support for nuclear medicine services. He is also a field lead for BM3 projects in medical physics and bioengineering, at the University of Southampton and a clinical effectiveness deputy lead for medical physics. He has experience in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET imaging. He holds a PhD in dosimetry and is actively involved in research trials. His area of interest is radionuclide therapy and dosimetry. He also supports the training of clinical scientists and practitioners in nuclear medicine physics. Amit is currently working towards MPE accreditation. He is also one of the members of the clinical and translational radiotherapy research working group (CTRad).

Email amit.nautiyal@uhs.nhs.uk
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Jay is a clinical scientist providing physics and scientific support for the diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine service. In the past he has helped calculate patient restrictions for new procedures such as Lu-177 PSMA therapy and assisted in training a wide range of clinical groups. He is the nuclear medicine physics lead for the ISO9001 accredited quality management system in nuclear medicine physics helping maintain quality management of documents and processes within the team.

Email Jay.Patel@uhs.nhs.uk 

Matt is a consultant clinical scientist and medical physics expert (MPE). He leads the imaging physics group which includes MRI physics, nuclear medicine physics, scientific computing and neurological physics. Within nuclear medicine, Matt has extensive experience across both diagnostic and therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine, including PET/CT. Whilst working at the Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research, Matt developed one of the first patient-specific 3D dose planning systems for molecular radiotherapy (MRT), and worked extensively on improving the quantification of high count-rate SPECT imaging as part of his PhD. Matt has contributed to a variety of national and international working parties, producing guidelines and strategies for MRT. His nuclear medicine research activities have focussed on enabling MRT dosimetry, including through the use of low dose and dual energy CT and correcting respiratory motion during imaging. He has also transferred this work to patient-specific drug development and targeting. Matt is a member of the UHS research leaders programme, focussing on digital diabetes technology development.

Email matthew.guy@uhs.nhs.uk
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Rafael is currently undertaking the Scientist Training Programme (STP) specialising in imaging with ionising radiation. This specialisation spans both nuclear medicine physics and radiation protection, where he assists with daily tasks such as equipment testing, imaging processing and audits, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best clinical practices. Drawing upon his experience, Rafael aspires to build a career in nuclear medicine physics and actively engage in scientific advancements, particularly within the field of molecular radiotherapy.

Email rafael.mioduszewski@uhs.nhs.uk

Tom joined the medical physics team after completing an integrated Masters in Physics and is currently undertaking the Scientist Training Programme (STP) specialising in nuclear medicine. His training includes the testing of equipment, processing of images and the analysis of data to help improve the service we deliver. Tom has experience in scientific computing and is looking to complete a Master's project comparing software used for the quantification of single photon emission tomography (SPECT) scans measuring brain perfusion.

Email Thomas.Gee@uhs.nhs.uk
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Lidia is deeply engaged in the field of nuclear medicine, currently enriching her knowledge through the Scientific Training Programme (STP) after initially qualifying as a healthcare science practitioner from the University of Cumbria. As a committed member and a contributor to the British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS) Professional Standards Committee, she is involved in developing and implementing professional standards, guidelines for service delivery and patient information.

Lidia has a keen interest in exploring the aspects of hormesis, the unknowns of radiation, artificial intelligence and radiomics. These interests drive her ambition to leverage the latest advancements in technology and research to improve clinical practices, patient services, and public health.

With a patient-centred approach informed by direct experience, Lidia is dedicated to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of nuclear medicine services.

For collaboration or inquiries, Lidia can be reached at lidia.glowacki@uhs.nhs.uk