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ASMI GPMU FACULTY Dr Rob Gill
Rob graduated from the University of Sydney with Bachelor’s degrees in Science and Electrical Engineering. He then proceeded to Stanford University in California where he was awarded a Masters degree in Science and a PhD in Electronic Engineering. Following graduation he returned to Australia and took up a position as research scientist at the Ultrasonics Institute, a research laboratory led by Dr George Kossoff in the Commonwealth Department of Health. With the transfer of the Institute to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in 1989 Rob became involved in research management. His most recent position was as Deputy Chief and General Manager of CSIRO’s Division of Industrial Physics. Rob’s research achievements include the development and patenting of two new methods for measuring blood flow, one licensed to Philips Medical and the other to the Australian company Ausonics. In parallel with his technological research he led teams investigating new clinical applications, and published the first measurements of blood flow in the umbilical cord in normal and compromised pregnancies. He also led a team which developed high-performance second-generation colour Doppler technology, which again was licensed to Philips Medical. He has published over 70 scientific papers and book chapters and 150 conference papers and has been an invited speaker at 27 major international meetings. He has authored 4 patents. Rob’s professional involvement included a term as President of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) and the award in 2005 of Life Membership of ASUM. He was elected a Fellow of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM), an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and an Honorary Member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR). He also served two terms as a Member of Council of the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB). He has served on the Editorial Boards of three major international journals and has helped to convene numerous scientific and educational conferences and workshops. Rob has had a long-term commitment to education, lecturing for several universities in Australia and the USA, speaking in numerous basic and continuing education courses and supervising Masters and PhD students.
Rob McGregor AMS, DMU, DMU(Vasc)
Rob has worked as a senior qualified sonographer, tutor and Department Manager. Rob has lead research and development particularly within vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Rob obtained undergraduate qualifications in Diagnostic Radiography and subsequently obtained the Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (General) and the Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Vascular). He has a long history of guiding and tutoring those preparing for examinations and the various graduate diplomas in medical ultrasound. In addition to these training activities Rob has had a number of significant roles as an advocate for the sonography profession. These roles have included; President of the Australian Sonographers Association and Chairperson of the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry. Rob has provided advice on issues relating to medical ultrasound (including registration pathways, education and technical issues) for the Australian Government Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. During the last decade Rob has lectured and demonstrated ultrasound throughout Australia, South East Asia and New Zealand. In 1999 Rob turned his focus to establishing and administering the Canberra School of Sonography and then in 2005 the Australian School of Medical Imaging (ASMI). ASMI provides a wide range of training products in medical ultrasound for clients from around Australia and SE Asia. Rob has delivered ultrasound training courses and seminars in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Rob combines this extensive involvement in ultrasound with a true passion for the education of those involved with medical ultrasound.
As a graduate of Nuclear Medicine and Agriculture, Sue began her ultrasound career at Sydney Hospital in 1975 on one of Australia’s first grey-scale ultrasound systems. Learning was of a pioneer fashion with no educational programs nor textbooks available. In 1981, Sue was awarded a Churchill Fellowship and then studied echocardiography in the USA at the Mayo Clinic and then the National Heart Hospital in London. On returning to Australia, the next 5 years were spent as an ultrasound application specialist, before entering back into clinical work. Sue became the first Master of Applied Science graduate from Sydney University. She then went on to complete a PhD in Fetal Medicine and wrote the fetal measurement charts which were adopted in 2001 by ASUM, becoming the set Australian Standard. Sue is the author of over 20 published works and a regular presenter at nationals and international conferences. Sue continues to work closely with ASMI given her strong interest with continuing sonography education.
Sue began her training as a radiotherapist at Sydney Hospital in 1970. In 1976, she left her work as a radiotherapist to join Drs Richard Picker, Bev Barraclough, Peter Duffy and Jack Jellins and assisted them with establishing the Hornsby Diagnostic Ultrasound Centre. It was here she worked on the first real-time ultrasound system that could detect fetal hearts at 6 weeks gestation. During the years of 1970 – 1980, Sue was a key figure associated with ultrasound training in Australia. Following these years, Sue worked briefly in Melbourne whilst her husband accepted a job transfer. She then returned to the San in 1982 to work on brand new ultrasound technology, where she remained until 1989 when her husband was transferred again, this time to Bali. Sue returned to the San in 1995 then moved to Northside Medical Imaging Lindfield in 2000. Major highlights of Sue’s career have been as one of the first application specialists for Unirad and ADR, research with the CSIRO and Department of Agriculture and as a key figure in the first sonographer’s group of the then ASUMB (Australian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology). She has also been integral in setting up the DMU and sitting on its examination board. Sue has written for many leading ultrasound journals. She has also lectured on both domestic and international levels. Sue joined ASMI in September 2007 as a tutor sonographer and lecturer.
Loretta has worked as a Radiology supervisor, general ultrasound (RDMS) and vascular sonographer (RVT) In addition to her extensive clinical work, Loretta was a lecturer for the Vascular Ultrasound Dept. at TJU and assisted in the ongoing training of general imaging students. In the early 1990’s she worked as an application specialist for Acuson Corporation in Europe and Asia. She became the North Asia application manager for Acuson in 1995, providing management and organization for regional educational seminars as well as supporting field and regional distributor personnel. Loretta has lectured and provided educational support in the North and S.E. Asia regions. Loretta recently returned from Singapore to join the ASMI staff. She brings her passion for ultrasound and extensive clinical/teaching skills to those committed to the expanding future of ultrasound. |
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Rob Gill has been involved in diagnostic ultrasound since 1969. As a research scientist he has made major contributions to the advancement of the technology and its applications, particularly in the Doppler area. Throughout his career he has also been strongly committed to working with professional organisations and in support of education.
Jason’s career in vascular ultrasound spans 20 years and he is one of Australia’s most highly regarded vascular sonographers. As well as vast clinical experience Jason has an active interest in research, studying the diagnosis of arterial and venous disease.
Rob McGregor has been involved in diagnostic imaging since 1981 and medical ultrasound since January 1987. During this time Rob has trained and worked in all aspects of sonography including Echocardiography.
Loretta has been involved in diagnostic imaging since 1978 and medical ultrasound since 1987. She received an A.Sc. in Radiological Technology from Rhode Island Junior College and graduated summa cum laude with a B.Sc. in Diagnostic Imaging from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.