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:
 |
The use of neural networks in the
analysis of complex data. |
|
Pattern detection and
classification in complex data such as medical time series and images |
|
Statistical analysis |
|
The process of clinical decision making. |
|
Ergonomics and human factors in surgical theatre and
equipment design. |
|
The analysis of GI measurements with a
particular focus on understanding and improving measurements of
oesophageal function. The modelling of physiological
systems. |
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 am the Contract and IT Manager within the
Medical Engineering Department of the Central
Manchester and Manchester Children's Hospital NHS Trust. This is
Manchester's largest University Teaching
Trust. My main roles include:
|
The administration and management of the maintenance
contracts which fund the department. |
|
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. |
My recent management interests include the proposal to
state register staff who carry out maintenance, repair and servicing
as 'Clinical Technologists'. If you are interested in 'Clinical
Technologist' registration you may be interested in the 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).
|
