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Professor Andy Welch is a Chair in the Institute for Education in Medical and Dental Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. He holds a PhD in Medical Physics from the University of London and a BSc in Physics from the University of Southampton, with prior academic experience at the University of Utah. His research focuses on advanced imaging techniques in nuclear medicine, particularly PET, SPECT, and CT.
- BSc Physics, University of Southampton (1987)
- PhD Medical Physics, University of London (1990)
Welch's research is centered on tomographic radiotracer imaging, with applications in oncology, cardiology, and neuroscience. He has pioneered methods in image reconstruction and processing, and his work spans from preclinical models to clinical translation. His recent publications highlight innovations in PET radiomics for cancer prognosis, standardization of preclinical imaging, and metabolic studies in neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with chemists and clinicians in developing novel PET tracers.
His scientific contributions are supported by extensive funding, including grants from the MRC, EPSRC, and Chief Scientist’s Office. He has served as Principal Investigator on 15 projects totaling £2.6M and as a named investigator on 25 projects totaling £12.2M. His leadership roles include Director of the John Mallard Scottish PET Centre (1997–2012) and Programme Coordinator for MSc Medical Physics and Medical Imaging since 2016.
- Principal Investigator: 15 awards, £2.6M
- Named Investigator: 25 awards, £12.2M
- Director, John Mallard Scottish PET Centre (1997–2012)
- Programme Coordinator, MSc Medical Physics & Imaging (2016–present)
Welch supervises PhD students and teaches across postgraduate medical physics programs, coordinating multiple courses in radiation, nuclear medicine, and imaging. He is actively involved in institutional governance as Postgraduate Research Coordinator and Athena Swan Lead, promoting equity and research excellence.
His affiliations include the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM) and the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and he is a registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). His work continues to advance the frontiers of biomedical imaging and its clinical applications.
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