Themes
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 special interest groups or Themes:
fMRI
The SINAPSE fMRI Theme brings together researchers whose work is in functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Lead: Position open
Deputy Lead: Position Open
Image Analysis
The SINAPSE Image Analysis Theme brings together researchers whose work includes processing, analysing, and developing software packages for medical imaging data.
Lead: Dr Nicholas Senn
Deputy Lead: Dr Fani Deligianni
- SINAPSE Software
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-IA
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
Informatics
The SINAPSE Informatics Theme brings together researchers whose work is in storing, processing, and analysing imaging data.
Lead: Dr Manuel Blesa Cabez
Deputy Lead: Position Open
Molecular Imaging
The SINAPSE Molecular Imaging Theme brings together researchers whose work includes PET imaging, SPECT imaging, radiochemistry, and radiopharmacy.
Lead: Dr Sergio Dall’Angelo
Deputy Lead: Position open
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-MI
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
MRI
The MRI Theme brings together researchers, clinicians and technicians working in MRI.
Lead: Dr Scott Semple
Deputy Lead: Position open
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-MRI-TECH
Neuro-oncology
The SINAPSE Neuro-oncology Theme brings together researchers who use imaging methods in neuro-oncology research.
Lead: Prof Adam Waldman
Deputy Leads: Dr Gerry Thompson & Dr Antoine Vallatos
- JISC Mailing List: SINAPSE-NEURONC
- Further information for SINAPSE members: Member Area (log-in required)
Optical Imaging
The SINAPSE Optical Imaging Theme brings together researchers whose work is in Optical Coherence Tomography and other similar optical imaging modalities.
Lead: Dr Tom MacGillivray
Deputy Lead: Position Open
Psychology
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)
Public Engagement
The SINAPSE Public Engagement Theme brings together researchers who wish to share the developments and benefits of imaging research with the general public and patients.
Edinburgh Lead: Dr Michael Stringer
Glasgow Lead: Dr Ourania Varsou
Radiotherapy Imaging
The SINAPSE Radiotherapy Imaging Theme brings together researchers whose work is in imaging for radiotherapy.
Lead: Dr Bill Nailon
Deputy Lead: Position Open
Ultrasound
The SINAPSE Ultrasound Theme 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)