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Dr. Sarah Bugby is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Loughborough University, where she serves as Placements and Employability Coordinator and Academic Integrity Lead. She co-leads the Applied Radiation and Medical Physics Group (ARAMP) with Jenny Spiga and Fasil Kidane Dejene. Her work focuses on medical physics, particularly in developing innovative imaging technologies that have applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as nuclear decommissioning. She is committed to translating research into practical applications that benefit society.
Dr. Bugby completed her PhD in 2015 at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester. Her doctoral research focused on the development of a portable gamma camera for medical imaging, a technology that was subsequently licensed for commercial manufacture and is now in clinical trials.
Dr. Bugby's research centers on radiation imaging, with expertise in novel materials, Monte Carlo modeling, detector characterization, image analysis, and imaging system design. She has advanced the development of a unique handheld 3D gamma imaging device that improves diagnosis and treatment of conditions including cancer. Her work extends beyond medical applications to nuclear decommissioning, where she has contributed to the National Nuclear Laboratory's Game Changers programme developing Gamma Optical Video Imaging for use at Sellafield.
Dr. Bugby's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing gamma imaging technology for medical applications. Her research shows progression from theoretical development through bench testing to clinical pilot studies, with an emphasis on making imaging technology more accessible and practical for clinical use. Her work bridges the gap between fundamental physics research and real-world medical applications, particularly in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Bugby has received significant recognition for her innovative work, most notably:
- STFC Innovation Fellow (2018)
As a dedicated academic, Dr. Bugby is committed to mentoring students and advancing her field through collaborative research. She works with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners worldwide through the Applied Radiation and Medical Physics Group. Her research has been supported by various funding sources that have enabled the translation of academic research into practical medical devices, including the handheld 3D gamma imaging technology currently being developed commercially by Serac Imaging Systems.
Dr. Bugby co-leads the Applied Radiation and Medical Physics Group (ARAMP) at Loughborough University, which works with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners worldwide to develop new techniques that solve societal challenges and improve patient care. She is also involved with the Centre for Sensing and Imaging Science, contributing to interdisciplinary research that bridges physics, engineering, and medical applications.
