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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  for more information.

Getting started with RABBIT – a risk-based approach to introducing new techniques and technologies in radiation therapy applications. This , 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

Designing a research room for a National Hybrid Particle Therapy Facility (protons, carbon and other ions)

This Workshop presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of Particle (Therapy) Research in Australia. A comprehensive business case has been submitted to the NSW government to fund a National Hybrid Particle Therapy Facility (with protons, carbons and other ions). Whilst the primary purpose of the facility is for cancer treatments, a dedicated research room has been proposed. This dedicated research room will enable a broad spectrum of research. It is now time for us to put together a White Paper describing the broad spectrum of research the facility could enable, and a funding model that would provide infrastructure support and a sustainable source of funding.

We have identified potential users of this facility, and national and international facilities that have developed broad spectrum research facilities. Each speaker will be invited to give a short presentation outlining opportunities to develop a world-class facility. A panel discussion will provide audience participation to help guide the development of the White Paper.

You are invited to attend this important workshop to contribute to discussion. There is also an opportunity to submit an idea for a 3-minute pitch about an area of use for the facility that you think should be included in the program.

¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:ÌýFriday 28 November 2025

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The general invitation and draft program can be found here.

MedPhys25 will be held on 2 December at the University of Sydney. All medical physics undergrads, master's and PhD students, and TEAP registrars were invited to submit an abstract for presentation. Abstract submission has now closed – thank you to all those that submitted.

Attendance at the event will be open to all NSW / ACT medical physicists, providing a networking opportunity and a chance to see some of the amazing work our next generation of physicists are working on. Further details to follow.

¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:ÌýTuesday 2 December 2025

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We are excited to announce that registration for the Biologically guided Radiation Therapy (BgRT) Symposium is now open! The 2026 BgRT symposium will be held on 19-20th Feb in the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney. The symposium will include plenary keynote speakers Professor Ane Appelt and Professor Martin Ebert, as well as educational and scientific sessions, and networking opportunities. More information and registration details can be found here: BgRT Symposium.

¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:Ìý19-20 Feb 2026

Location: Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney

Registration and the draft program can be found .

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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