George Larcos

Clinical Associate Professor George Larcos is affiliated with the Medical Imaging Department at Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney. His academic credentials include MB BS (Hons), FRACP, DDU, MPH, ThC (Hons), and PhD. His research focuses on diagnostic imaging applications in obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurosciences. Notable contributions include advancements in SPECT/CT quantification for cardiac amyloidosis and PET/CT in pancreatic adenocarcinoma diagnosis. He has also explored clinical workflows in nuclear medicine, emphasizing patient safety and quality improvement. His work spans over two decades, with publications addressing imaging techniques, disease management algorithms, and healthcare error reporting. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement.

Education:

• MB BS (Hons)
• FRACP (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians)
• DDU
• MPH
• ThC (Hons)
• PhD

Research Interests: Professor Larcos' work bridges clinical practice and imaging innovation, particularly in:

• Cardiac and pulmonary imaging diagnostics
• Molecular imaging applications in oncology
• Non-invasive assessment of vascular disease
• Optimizing nuclear medicine safety protocols

Publications Overview: His recent work emphasizes diagnostic accuracy in cardiac amyloidosis (2025), pancreatic cancer imaging (2023), and carotid artery studies in sleep-disordered populations (2021). Earlier contributions include seminal studies on SPECT/CT integration (2013), Merkel cell carcinoma staging (2010), and nuclear medicine incident analysis (2014-2015).

Advising & Grants: While formal advisee records aren't provided, his collaborative publications suggest active involvement in mentoring researchers across disciplines.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Westmead Hospital's clinical research teams, particularly in oncologic and cardiovascular imaging projects.