Kerry Matthews

Kerry Matthews is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing. She serves as the HealthScan Facility Manager and Senior Diagnostic Radiographer, specializing in Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for bone mineral density and body composition analysis. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in healthcare and sports contexts.

• Education: BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography
• Professional Memberships: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Society of Radiographers
• Recognition: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2017 Vice Chancellor's Awards for Staff Excellence

Her research focuses on bone health, osteoporosis, exercise effects on skeletal integrity, and visceral fat analysis. She has expanded the University's DXA facility into a collaborative hub for NHS partnerships, elite sports applications, and undergraduate training. The facility's growth reflects her innovative approach to integrating clinical practice with academic infrastructure.

Kerry's contributions include:

• Development of DXA services for external healthcare and sports organizations
• Implementation of student placement opportunities
• Research technician roles in academic and clinical settings