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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.Ìý
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 usÌýmay undertake either a coursework program towards the award of aÌýÌýdegree or aÌý, or a research program towards the award of aÌýÌý or aÌý.
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 |
| 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 | Joel Poder | St George Cancer Care Centre |
| 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,ÌýMP course coordinator | 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 |
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Research AffiliatesÌý
| Dr | Jason Dowling |
| DrÌý | Helen Gustafsson |
| Dr | Dale Prokopovich |
| Dr | John Kipritidis |
| Dr | Jenny Diffey |
| Dr | Nick Hardcastle |
| Dr | Michael Jameson |
| DrÌý | Joel Poder |
| Dr | Kerwyn Foo |
| DrÌý | Simon Biggs |
| DrÌý | Thomas Greig |
| Mr | Siddharth Mehta |
| Dr | Peter Lazarakis |
| Dr | Jeffrey Barber |
| Dr | Hayley Reynolds |
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2024 Teaching Staff
| Professor | Annette Haworth (IMP Director) |
| Dr | Sarah AlnaghyÌý(Course Coordinator) |
| DrÌý | Sianne Oktaria (Course Admin) |
| A/ProfÌý | Paul CharlesÌý |
| A/Prof | Bruce Yabsley |
| Dr | Damian Holsinger |
| Dr | Elizabeth Hegedus |
| Dr | Helen Ritchie |
| A/Professor | Jillian Clarke |
| DrÌý | Will Rae |
| Mr | Andrew Chicco |
| Dr | Phil Janowicz |
| Dr | Michael Smith |
| Ms | Rochelle McCredie |
| Dr | Andy Shieh |
| DrÌý | Urszula Jelen |
| Dr | Tess Reynolds |
| DrÌý | Dale ProkopovichÌý |
| DrÌý | Jeffrey BarberÌý |
| Adj A/Professor | Jeremy Booth |
| DrÌý | Joel Poder |
| DrÌý | Jonathan Sykes |
| DrÌý | Michael Jameson |
| DrÌý | Robin Hill |
| DrÌý | Ash Cullen |
| Dr | Daniel Truant |
| Professor | Roger Fulton |
| Mr | Siddharth Mehta |
| DrÌý | Kerwyn Foo |
| Adj A/Professor | Lois Holloway |
| DrÌý | Erin Wang |
| DrÌý | John Kipritidis |
| DrÌý | Peter Lazarakis |
| DrÌý | Robert Finnegan |
| DrÌý | Sirisha Tadimalla |
| DrÌý | Yu Sun |
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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 |
| DrÌý | Martin Butson |
Scholarships
The University of Sydney offers a limited number of CSP awardsÌýwhich are highly competitive. Browse the University's full range of scholarshipsÌýfor additional options.
Other opportunities that you may want to look into are:
And for female physicists:
COPPER
(Collaborative Online Platform for Physics Experts in Radiation)
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.
Visit COPPER
Journal Club
Once per month, the IMP holds a Journal Club for its students as well as the wider ACPSEM community. The slides from each presentation will be uploaded below:
R&D Day 2025
Date: 27th May
Registration: Please register
Details: Research & Development Day 2025 is run by the University of Sydney in conjunction with the ACPSEM and Ministry of Health. All NSW Medical Physicists are invited to give a short presentation (one per centre) on their in-house research and development projects. This event will be held at the University of Sydney. There will be an option to attend in-person or by Zoom. This event is free.Ìý
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Leadership CourseÌý– Leading Self, Others and Teams
Details:ÌýAs part of our NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) collaboration, the Institute of Medical Physics partnered with theÌýUniversity of Sydney Centre for Continuing Education to run a one-day leadershipÌýcourse for medical physicists.Ìý
The first leadership course was a great success. If you would like be kept informed of future courses, please contactÌýSarah Alnaghy atÌýsarah.alnaghy@sydney.edu.au
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Annette Haworth
Professor of Medical Physics
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Room 502 Physics A28