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Associate Professor
Christopher Edwards
Faculty of Health,
School of Clinical Sciences,
Medical Radiation Sciences
Biography
Chris Edwards is an educator, researcher, and experienced clinical Radiographer and Sonographer with extensive experience in the medical imaging field. He coordinates the Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound within the School of Clinical Sciences. His work aims to advance the sonography profession through strategic collaboration, applied research, and the development of national accreditation standards.His research focuses on applying advanced ultrasound techniques, such as shear wave elastography and attenuation estimation, to improve the early detection and diagnosis of diseases. He collaborates with institutions like CSIRO, Mater Research, and QLD Health and has received significant grant funding, emphasising his commitment to translating research into the real world.
Chris holds a concurrent position with QLD Health as an Advanced Radiographer & Sonographer at Redcliffe Hospital. He has led national initiatives as former Chair and Board Director of the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry, contributing significantly to advancing national accreditation standards. He is a fellow of the Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Chris remains committed to mentoring the next generation of sonographers, fostering research opportunities, and contributing to the profession's ongoing development.
Personal details
Positions
- Associate Professor
Faculty of Health,
School of Clinical Sciences,
Medical Radiation Sciences
Keywords
Ultrasound, Sonography, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Biotechnology
Research field
Clinical sciences, Paediatrics, Medical biotechnology
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2020
Qualifications
- PhD (Queensland University of Technology)
- Master of Applied Science (medical ultrasound) (Queensland University of Technology)
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Queensland University of Technology)
Professional memberships and associations
Publications
- Reddan, T., Edwards, C., Tunny, R., Allen, H., Bowles, D., Farley, A., O'Hara, S. & Wardle, J. (2024). Sonographer training pathways - a discussion paper on curriculum design and implementation. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 25(2), 321–336. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/248374
- Edwards, C., Thoirs, K., Osborne, B., Slade, D., McDonald, S., Lombardo, P., Chandler, A., Quinton, A., Stoodley, P., Taylor, L. & Childs, J. (2022). Australian sonographer competency-A new framework. Sonography, 9(3), 108–115. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/230113
- Kubler, J., Edwards, C., Cavanagh, E., Mielke, G., Gardiner, P., Trost, S., Fontanarosa, D., Borg, D., Kumar, S., Clifton, V. & Beetham, K. (2024). Maternal physical activity and sitting time and its association with placental morphology and blood flow during gestation: findings from the Queensland family cohort study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27(7), 480–485. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/247196
- Perry, R., Forshaw, T., Childs, J., Chester, D. & Edwards, C. (2024). Cultivating Competency in Cardiac Sonography: Aligning Entrustable Professional Activities With Industry Expectations. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 33(7), 1067–1073. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/247197
- O'Hara, S., Edwards, C. & Zelesco, M. (2024). Two dimensional shear wave elastography - Basic principles and current applications. Sonography, 11(3), 201–210. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/247585
- Edwards, C., Cavanagh, E., Kumar, S., Clifton, V., Borg, D., Priddle, J., Wille, M., Drovandi, C. & Fontanarosa, D. (2022). Relationship between placental elastography, maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain. Placenta, 121, 1–6. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/228640
- Edwards, C., Chamunyonga, C., Searle, B. & Reddan, T. (2022). The application of artificial intelligence in the sonography profession: Professional and educational considerations. Ultrasound, 30(4), 273–282. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/227674
- Edwards, C., Cavanagh, E., Kumar, S., Clifton, V. & Fontanarosa, D. (2021). Intra-System Reliability Assessment of 2-Dimensional Shear Wave Elastography. Applied Sciences, 11(7). https://eprints.qut.edu.au/209290
- Borg, D., Rae, K., Fiveash, C., Schagen, J., James-McAlpine, J., Friedlander, F., Thurston, C., Oliveri, M., Harmey, T., Cavanagh, E., Edwards, C., Fontanarosa, D., Perkins, T., de Zubicaray, G., Moritz, K., Kumar, S. & Clifton, V. (2021). Queensland Family Cohort: a study protocol. BMJ Open, 11(6). https://eprints.qut.edu.au/211346
- Edwards, C., Cavanagh, E., Kumar, S., Clifton, V. & Fontanarosa, D. (2020). The use of elastography in placental research: A literature review. Placenta, 99, 78–88. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/202416
QUT ePrints
For more publications by Christopher, explore their research in QUT ePrints (our digital repository).
Awards
- Type
- Funding Award
- Reference year
- 2022
- Details
- ASA - Research Grant Recipient 2022
- Type
- Fellowships
- Reference year
- 2020
- Details
- Fellow of the Australasian Sonographers Association
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Current supervisions
- Shear wave elastography in placental dysfunction: in vivo evaluation of placental elasticity in normal and growth restricted pregnancies
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Davide Fontanarosa, Dr Marie-Luise Wille - Automated three-dimensional tomographic ultrasound imaging analysis of the rotator cuff
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Davide Fontanarosa, Dr Maria Antico - Automatic diagnostic aid for lung ultrasound imaging using advanced artificial intelligence techniques
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Professor Davide Fontanarosa
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