Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences (L5)

John Ainsworth
- John.Ainsworthmanchester.acuk
- Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences (L5) - Professor of Health Informatics
Person: Academic
Syed Mustafa Ali
- Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences (L5) - Research Associate
Person: Academic
Marie-Claude Asselin, PhD
- marie-claude.asselinmanchester.acuk
- Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences (L5) - Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Imaging
Person: Academic
Susan Astley Theodossiadis
- sue.astleymanchester.acuk
- Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences (L5) - Chair
Person: Academic
Syed Murtuza Baker
- syed.murtuzabakermanchester.acuk
- Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences (L5) - Research Fellow
Person: Academic

Attention-guided hierarchical fusion U-Net for uncertainty-driven medical image segmentation
Munia, A. A., Abdar, M., Hasan, M., Jalali, M. S., Banerjee, B., Khosravi, A., Hossain, I., Fu, H. & Frangi, A. F., Mar 2025, In: Information Fusion. 115, 102719.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
10-year multimorbidity patterns among people with and without rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: an observational cohort study using linked electronic health records from Wales, UK
Jalali-najafabadi, F., Bailey, R., Lyons, J., Akbari, A., Dhafari, T. B., Azadbakht, N., Rafferty, J., Watkins, A., Martin, G. P., Bowes, J., Lyons, R. A., Barton, A. & Peek, N., 19 Jun 2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 6, e079169.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
153 Multimodal prediction of total knee replacement combining demographic variables with a novel DXA-derived imaging biomarker.
Beynon, R. A., Saunders, F., Ebsim, R., Frysz, M., Faber, B. G., Gregory, J., Lindner, C., Harvey, N., Cootes, T. F. & Tobias, J., Apr 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
3D Topological Modeling and Multi-Agent Movement Simulation for Viral Infection Risk Analysis
Jabi, W., Xue, Y., Woolley, T. E. & Kaouri, K., 29 Aug 2024.
Research output: Preprint/Working paper › Preprint

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4D-Precise: Learning-based 3D motion estimation and high temporal resolution 4DCT reconstruction from treatment 2D+t X-ray projections
Zakeri, A., Hokmabadi, A., Nix, M. G., Gooya, A., Wijesinghe, I. & Taylor, Z. A., Jun 2024, In: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine. 250, 108158, 13 p., 108158.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

5 Not started
13 Active
19 Finished

Drug-repurposing thiazolidinediones for vascular dementia (award)
Huang, J. (PI), Jenkins, D. (CoI), Chen, L.-C. (CoI), Rutter, M. (CoI) & Cadar, D. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
Evaluation of the clinical impact and cost-utility of a comprehensive digital diabetes self-management platform
Rutter, M. (PI), Kontopantelis, E. (CoI), Brooks, J. (CoI), Rogers, G. (CoI) & Allen, T. (CoI)
1/06/24 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
CHARIOT: A Cardiovascular Health Assessment and Risk-based Intervention Optimisation Tool embedded within the patient-facing health record - Charity funding
McMillan, B. (PI) & Sperrin, M. (CoI)
1/07/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
Bruce, I. (PI), Lord, G. (CoI), Lennon, R. (CoI), Black, G. (CoI), Wedge, D. (CoI), Morris, A. (CoI), Hussell, T. (CoI), Sharrocks, A. (CoI), Stivaros, S. (CoI), Buch, M. (CoI), Gough, J. (CoI), Kostarelos, K. (CoI), Thistlethwaite, F. (CoI), Kadler, K. (CoI), Barton, A. (CoI), Hyrich, K. (CoI), Mcbeth, J. (CoI), O'Neill, T. (CoI), Vestbo, J. (CoI), Simpson, A. (CoI), Singh, S. (CoI), Smith, J. (CoI), Felton, T. (CoI), Murray, C. (CoI), Griffiths, C. (CoI), Cullum, N. (CoI), Rhodes, L. (CoI), Warren, R. (CoI), Paus, R. (CoI), Dumville, J. (CoI), Viros Usandizaga, A. (CoI), Keavney, B. (CoI), Tomaszewski, M. (CoI), Allan, S. (CoI), Body, R. (CoI), Cartwright, E. (CoI), Heagerty, A. (CoI), Kalra, P. (CoI), Miller, C. (CoI), Rutter, M. (CoI), Smith, C. (CoI), Trafford, A. (CoI), Evans, D. (CoI), Crosbie, E. (CoI), Crosbie, P. (CoI), Harvie, M. (CoI), Howell, S. (CoI), Renehan, A. (CoI), Dive, C. (CoI), Blackhall, F. (CoI), Landers, D. (CoI), Krebs, M. (CoI), Cook, N. (CoI), Clarke, R. (CoI), Taylor, S. (CoI), Jorgensen, C. (CoI), Lorigan, P. (CoI), Jayson, G. (CoI), Valle, J. (CoI), Mccabe, M. (CoI), Armstrong, A. (CoI), Freitas, A. (CoI), Illidge, T. (CoI), Choudhury, A. (CoI), Hoskin, P. (CoI), West, C. (CoI), Van Herk, M. (CoI), Faivre-Finn, C. (CoI), Bristow, R. (CoI), Kirkby, K. (CoI), Birtle, A. (CoI), Mackay, R. (CoI), Radford, J. (CoI), Linton, K. (CoI), Higham, C. (CoI), Munro, K. (CoI), Plack, C. (CoI), Arden Armitage, C. (CoI), Bruce, I. (CoI), Moore, D. (CoI), Saunders, G. (CoI), Stone, M. (CoI), Haddock, G. (CoI), Lewis, S. (CoI), Elliott, R. (CoI), Green, J. (CoI), Lovell, K. (CoI), Morrison, A. (CoI), Shaw, J. (CoI), Bucci, S. (CoI), Ainsworth, J. (CoI), Webb, R. (CoI), Newman, W. (CoI), Banka, S. (CoI), Clayton-Smith, J. (CoI), Payne, K. (CoI), Moldovan, R. (CoI), Wynn, R. (CoI) & Jones, S. (CoI)
1/12/22 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
RAPID-RT: Using real world data and rapid learning to drive improvements in lung cancer survival (PROJECT)
Faivre-Finn, C. (PI), Devaney, S. (CoI), French, D. (CoI), Holm, S. (CoI), Kontopantelis, E. (CoI), Mcwilliam, A. (CoI), Payne, K. (CoI), Price, G. (CoI), Proudlove, N. (CoI), Sanders, C. (CoI) & Van Staa, T. (CoI)
1/02/22 → 31/01/27
Project: Research

ASPIRE™: Using Machine Learning to detect undiagnosed fractures in patients with osteoporosis
(Participant), Cootes, T. (Participant), , E. (Participant) & (Participant)
Impact: Technological impacts, Health and wellbeing
BIOXYDYN: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Biomarkers
(Participant), Jackson, A. (Participant), (Participant) & Naish, J. (Participant)
Impact: Health impacts, Economic impacts
BoneFinder
Lindner, C. (Corresponding participant), Cootes, T. (Participant) & Wallis, G. (Collaborator)
Impact: Technological impacts, Health and wellbeing, Economic
Developing the evidence base for a changing cervical screening programme in England
(Participant), (Participant) & (Participant)
Impact: Health impacts, Societal impacts
Development and application of inhaled therapies in airway diseases
Ashley Woodcock (Participant), Jorgen Vestbo (Participant), Sukh Singh (Participant) & Adnan Custovic (Participant)
Impact: Health impacts

The Royal College of Radiologists (External organisation)
Lindner, C. (Academic expert member)
Sept 2024 → Aug 2027
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Teaching and Research
Digital Patient-Generated Health Data: Opportunities for Pharmacoepidemiology
Dixon, W. (Speaker)
26 Aug 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Teaching and Research
VariantValidator: Standardising variant naming in literature to increase diagnostic rates
Freeman, P. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Teaching and Research
Towards Application of AI in Clinical Practice: Advancements in Musculoskeletal Radiology
Lindner, C. (Speaker)
Jun 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
From Lab to Clinic: AI-Driven Musculoskeletal Image Analysis and Clinical Translation
Lindner, C. (Speaker)
Jun 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research

EnsemblUTA
Causey-Freeman, P. (Creator), GitHub, 2019
https://github.com/biocommons/uta/tree/master/misc/EnsemblUTA
Dataset
VariantFormatter
Causey-Freeman, P. (Creator), GitHub, 2019
https://github.com/openvar/variantFormatter
Dataset
VariantValidator
Causey-Freeman, P. (Creator) & Forey, T. (Contributor), GitHub, 2018
https://github.com/openvar/variantValidator
Dataset
VariantValidator REST API
Causey-Freeman, P. (Creator), University of Leicester, 2018
http://rest.variantvalidator.org
Dataset
variantvalidator.org
Causey-Freeman, P. (Creator) & Dalgleish, R. (Other), University of Leicester, 2015
https://variantvalidator.org/
Dataset

1st Prize at ISBI 2015 Grand Challenges in Dental X-ray Image Analysis
Lindner, C. (Recipient) & Cootes, T. (Recipient), Apr 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
2nd Place for Best Abstract Presentation in the Quantitative MR Study Group at ISMRM 2017
Mchugh, D. (Recipient), 27 Apr 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Advance HE Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence
Davies, Ang (Recipient), 30 Aug 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Best Clinical Poster Prize
Davison, A. (Recipient), Cootes, T. (Recipient), Perry, D. C. (Recipient), Luo, W. (Recipient), Medical Student Annotation Collaborative (Recipient) & Lindner, C. (Recipient), Jul 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Best Flash Presentation Award
Lindner, C. (Recipient), Mar 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Cutting corners results in rare genetic diseases being undiagnosed, say scientists
Freeman, P.
2/10/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
How do you breed seventeen octillion rats?
Parisi, R. & Kontopantelis, E.
2/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
In Silico Trials, Real Impacts!
Frangi, A. F.
1/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
Epidemic Simulator and Web App Models Viral Transmission in Indoor Spaces
Xue, Y.
13/06/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Computational Medicine & Digital Twins Improving Medical Care
Frangi, A. F.
11/01/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media

Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences (L5)

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