Matthew Shona

Biography

Alumna of the University of St Andrews, Shona came to the University of Dundee in 2012 with a strong background in laser, particle, solid-state and medical physics. Working as part of Prof J Graeme Houston’s research group, Shona has been involved in a number of cardiovascular (CVD) magnetic resonance imaging studies aimed at the accurate and early detection of CVD disease in distinct patient groups within our local population. More recently, Shona has taken on the role of Project Manager for the EU funded ReDVA project. Much of Shona’s research has, and continues to be, in collaboration with other departments, Universities and NHS trusts, as well as with national and international industrial partners. In addition to her research, Shona oversees the day to day running of Prof. Houston’s research group

Research Interest

ReDVA: Improving vascular access outcomes for patients requiring haemodialysis. Guerbet: Assessment of safety and efficacy of Gadolinium based contrast agents in at risk populations. SUMMIT: Discovery and validation studies for biomarkers of diabetic complications. TASCFORCE: Tayside Screening for risk of Cardiac Events. Guerbet: Optimisation of the use of Dotarem in first pass perfusion and delayed-enhancement Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of patients with known or suspected cardiac disease. The Impact of Contrast Agent on Quantitative Parameters in Cardiac MRI. Left Atrial Dimensions as Determinants of Cardiac Dysfunction – An MRI Study.