Graduated from Manchester University in
1984. Obtained higher degrees in
medicine and in computation/image processing. Successfully completed five years training
in radiology with a special interest in magnetic resonance imaging. This was undertaken in
Aberdeen, one of the first and principal centres in the UK to offer magnetic resonance
imaging training, and Cardiff. Appointed as consultant radiologist at the Victoria
Hospital Blackpool NHS Trust (VHB) in November 1996 principally to provide computed
tomography and magnetic resonance imaging services to the people of the Fylde. Member of
MRRA UK (Magnetic Resonance Radiologists Association UK). Lead radiologist for the
introduction of PACS (film less soft copy department) at VHB. Lectures on the Lancaster
Magnetic Resonance MSc. course.