Research
My
role includes developing and carrying out research in Medical
Engineering and Clinical Physiology. I try to
keep actively involved in a number of research areas,
these include:
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The
use of neural networks in the analysis of
complex data.
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Pattern
detection and classification in complex data such as medical
time series and images
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Statistical
analysis
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The
process of clinical decision making.
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Ergonomics
and human factors in surgical theatre and equipment
design.
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The
analysis of GI measurements with a particular focus on
understanding and improving measurements of oesophageal
function. The modelling of physiological
systems.
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This
work includes both independent and collaborative research on a
range of subjects ranging from analysis of complex time series
data to ergonomic assessment of new medical devices. A list of
recent presentations and publications can be found on my CV and
examples of my work can be downloaded from the Downloads page.
My other interests include the active mentorship of a wide
range of clinical staff.
Medical
Engineering
As
part of my day to day managerial roles I am also
interested in all aspects of Medical Equipment Management. I
was the Contract and IT Manager within the Medical Engineering
Department of Manchester's largest
University Teaching Trust. My main roles include:
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The
development and management of the Departments Medical
Equipment Information management system. This is the IT
system which is used to manage all aspects of equipment
maintenance in the Trust. This is an Access based system
which I have developed over many
years.
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The
administration and management of the maintenance contracts
which fund the department.
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My
recent management interests include the proposal to state
register staff who carry out maintenance, repair and servicing
as 'Clinical Technologists'. For reports I have made for the
IET
and IEE
(follow IET
and IEE
links
) and
for the latest open meeting with the NHS Chief Scientific
Officer regarding this subject (follow this Link).
My interests have recently included the recasting of the
Medical Device Directives and there contribution to equipment
safety. This included the following submission during the
recent consultation
see - Recast
of the Medical Devices Directive.
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