Mark Gardner

Dr. Mark Gardner is a Research Fellow in Clinical Imaging at the ACRF Image X Institute, part of the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Health Sciences and Faculty of Medicine and Health. His work focuses on advancing radiation therapy and medical imaging technologies, with particular emphasis on improving treatment accuracy and patient comfort. Gardner holds a PhD from Flinders University, completed in collaboration with the Medical Device Research Institute, and has held research roles at the Cystic Fibrosis Airway Research Group (CFARG).

His current projects include the Nano-X radiation therapy device and the Remove the Mask initiative, which aims to eliminate immobilization masks in head and neck cancer treatments. Gardner is affiliated with organizations like the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine.

Research interests span radiation oncology, translational research in medical imaging, and device innovation. His work integrates advanced imaging techniques (e.g., synchrotron X-rays, cone-beam CT) with machine learning and wearable sensors to address challenges in respiratory therapy and tumor targeting. Notable contributions include developing real-time motion tracking for radiation therapy and improving mucociliary transport measurements.

• Awards: FameLab 2020 State Finalist, 2018 Medtech e-Challenge Winner, 2017 3MT Runner-Up
• Grants/Projects: Nano-X radiation therapy development, Remove-the-Mask surface-guided system
• Collaborations: Industry partnerships, multi-institutional research networks

Gardner advises Chen Cheng on real-time head/neck motion monitoring during radiation therapy. His lab contributes to open-source tools and preclinical imaging advancements, bridging engineering and clinical oncology.