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Professor David L. Buckley is a Professor of Medical Physics at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, and a leading researcher in quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). He is affiliated with the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM), the Radiotherapy Research Group, and the Biomedical Imaging Science theme. He serves as Lead for Postgraduate Research (PGR) Studies in LICAMM and is actively involved in teaching and supervision.
Education:
- BSc in Mathematical Physics
- MSc in Information Technology (Medical Physics)
- PhD in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
His research focuses on the development and application of advanced MRI techniques, particularly dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and tracer kinetic modeling, for the quantification of physiological parameters in cardiovascular, oncological, renal, and neurological diseases. He has led numerous high-impact research projects funded by major bodies including the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, EPSRC, MRC, and NIHR.
The recent articles reflect a strong trend in developing quantitative imaging biomarkers for clinical applications, especially in cardiac perfusion, renal function, cancer therapy response, and brain vascular dynamics. His work bridges physics, engineering, and clinical medicine, aiming to translate novel imaging methods into patient benefit.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- BHF Project Grant (2021) - Myocardial blood flow and extracellular volume
- Cancer Research UK Radiation Research Centre (2020) - Personalised radiotherapy
- EPSRC Standard Proposal (2019) - WEX-BRAIN
- EU COST-Action (2017) - MRI biomarkers for chronic kidney disease
- MRC Clinical Research Capabilities & Technologies Strategic Award (2015) - National Centre for Hyperpolarised MRI
- Breast Cancer Now Project Grant (2015) - CHERNAC
- BHF Strategic Initiative Grant (2014) - Pre-clinical imaging
- Kidney Research UK project grant (2013) - Single-kidney GFR
- NIHR EME award (2013) - CADERA
- NIHR PhD Research Fellowship (2012) - Diabetic cardiomyopathy
He supervises postgraduate research students and leads PGR training in LICAMM. His teaching includes module leadership for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MEDP3512/MEDP5312M) and lecturing in Core Skills in Medical Imaging and Introduction to Medical Physics. He is a member of professional societies including the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM).
His research is conducted within interdisciplinary teams including LICAMM, the Radiotherapy Research Group, and Biomedical Imaging Science, fostering collaboration across physics, engineering, and clinical specialties to advance imaging science and patient care.
