Kelly Spuur

Kelly Spuur is an Associate Professor and Head of Discipline for Medical Radiation Science at the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, Charles Sturt University. She is an Ahpra-registered Diagnostic Radiographer with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in mammography and computed tomography (CT). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Medical Imaging from the University of Sydney and leadership roles at Charles Sturt and CQUniversity.

• Education:
  • Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching, Charles Sturt University (2015)
  • PhD in Medical Radiation Science, University of Sydney (2011)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging), Charles Sturt University (1995)
  • Diploma of Health Science (Medical Imaging), Charles Sturt University (1992)
  • Associate Diploma of Diagnostic Medical Radiography, TAFE (1988)

Her research focuses on mammographic image quality, breast cancer screening, and CT dose optimization, with recent projects addressing PGMI image evaluation systems, cardiac device imaging, and soft skills in radiography. She has published extensively on these topics and supervises HDR students in medical imaging.

Selected trends in her recent publications include:

• Mammography: Improving image quality for patients with cardiac devices, positioning techniques, and soft skills in clinical practice.
• CT Imaging: Off-centring effects, localizer radiographs for dose reduction, and AI applications like ChatGPT in professional development.
• Breast Cancer Screening: Cone beam breast CT, visual grading systems, and screening accessibility.

Scientific awards include:

• Fellowship of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) (2016)
• Most Cited Article in 2023 (awarded 2024)
• Most Downloaded Article in 2023 (awarded 2024)

She actively contributes to peer review for journals like Radiography and the British Journal of Radiology and serves as Chair of the ASMIRT Breast Imaging Reference Group (BIRG). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for healthcare and education.