Topic Groups
Topic Groups
SINAPSE serves as the node for research imaging activity in Scotland, encompassing research across numerous disciplines using MRI, CT, PET, SPECT, EEG, MEG, ultrasound, and human optical imaging.
The breadth of expertise across imaging applications is balanced by ongoing activities within the following SINAPSE Topic Groups:
Molecular Imaging
SPECT: [123I]-beta-CIT uptake in the midbrain (arrows) showing the blocking of serotonin transporters by an antidepressant drug (Image credit: Dr Sally Pimlott, University of Glasgow)
The SINAPSE Molecular Imaging group brings together researchers whose work includes PET imaging, SPECT imaging, radiochemistry, and radiopharmacy.
Lead: Dr Sally Pimlott
Deputy Leads: Maria Clara Liuzzi and Kotryna Baronaite
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-MI
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
Image Analysis
Retinal Imaging: Probability map of the retinal vasculature taken using an ultra widefield scanning laser ophthalmoscope (Image credit: Dr Tom MacGillivray, University of Edinburgh)
The SINAPSE Image Analysis group brings together researchers whose work includes processing, analysing, and developing software packages for medical imaging data.
Lead: Dr Gordon Waiter
Student Lead: Emma Pead / Deputy Student Lead: Shaun Stone
- SINAPSE Software
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-IA
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
Ultrasound
Ultrasound: Ex-vivo mouse aorta with branching left carotid and subclavian arteries (Image credit: Dr Carmel Moran, University of Edinburgh)
The SINAPSE Ultrasound group brings together researchers whose work includes medical ultrasound applications. Its members participate in meetings organised by the Scottish Ultrasound Group.
Lead: Dr Helen Mulvana
Deputy Lead: Prof George Corner
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-US
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
Psychology
fMRI: Brain regions showing increased activation when expectations are violated in a memory test include fronto-parietal networks associated with cognitive control (Image credit: Dr Akira O’Connor, University of St Andrews)
The SINAPSE Psychology group brings together researchers who use imaging methods (including MRI, fMRI, EEG, and MEG) in Psychology research.
Lead: Dr Kristin Flegal
Deputy Lead: Dr Donald Lyall
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-PSYCH
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
Neuro-oncology
(Image credit: Dr Gerry Thompson, University of Edinburgh & Prof Anthony Chalmers, University of Glasgow)
The SINAPSE Neuro-oncology group brings together researchers who use imaging methods in neuro-oncology research.
Leads: Prof Adam Waldman, Prof Anthony Chalmers & Prof Alison Murray
Deputy Leads: Dr Gerry Thompson & Dr Antoine Vallatos
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-NEURONC
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
