Diana Patalwala

Diana Patalwala is a Senior Research Officer at the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis (CMCA), The University of Western Australia, serving as the West Australian Node for the National Imaging Facility (NIF). She oversees operation and development of preclinical and materials imaging projects, training researchers in advanced techniques like MicroCT, high-frequency ultrasound, and photoacoustic imaging.

Education:

• Masters of Science in Medical Biotechnology, University of Technology Sydney (2012)

Research Interests span multi-modal imaging applications across biomedical, geological, marine science, and engineering domains. Her expertise in invivo/exvivo imaging, data analysis, and visualization contributes to disciplines aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals including Medical Devices and Environmental Energy.

Publication Trends reveal interdisciplinary impacts: gut microbiota in neonatal development (2024), dental implant site biomechanics (2023), avian evolutionary genetics (2023), pediatric dentistry imaging (2020), and coral climate adaptation (2019).

Scientific Recognition:

• National Imaging Facility Fellow (2013–present)

Advisory Roles include technical training in imaging systems and participation as keynote speaker at the Global Bioimaging Biomedical Webinar Series (2021). She manages datasets for paleontological and coral stress studies, while media coverage highlights her work on elephant bird mysteries and pediatric heart treatments.