Wendy McDougald

Dr. Wendy McDougald is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, specializing in Cardiometabolic Imaging (CINEMA). Her work focuses on optimizing radiation safety in preclinical CT imaging.

• Research Themes: Coronary & Valvular Heart Disease, Metabolism/Obesity/Diabetes, Hypertension & Renal Theme
• Key Methodologies: Monte Carlo simulations, X-ray beam measurements, anthropomorphic rodent phantoms

Her research mechanistically models ionizing radiation effects on organs, cells, and DNA during CT imaging of small animals, aiming to reduce cumulative radiation exposure in longitudinal studies while improving animal welfare and minimizing confounding biological responses.

Dr. McDougald’s work contributes to radiation dosimetry guidelines and preclinical imaging standardization, aligning with broader efforts in biomedical imaging and cardiovascular research at the University of Edinburgh.