Chris McLaren
Chief NMT
Chris McLaren
Profession: Nuclear Medicine
Current position: Chief NMT
Years qualified: 30 years
What are your areas of interest in research?
reflux nephropathy, myocardial imaging, radiation, technegas
Would you describe yourself as a ‘novice’ or ‘experienced’ researcher? Experienced
Research qualifications: MSc Research Nuclear Medicine (curtin Uni)
What is your greatest research achievement? publications including Jul of Urology international
Why did you decide to get involved in research? Natural inquisitiveness
How did you find a mentor/supervisor?
Had supportive fellows at the time of the bulk of my work
What was/is your supervisor/mentor’s best advice? Have a plan and a timeline
What do you enjoy most about being involved in these research activities? Investigating hypothesis
What has been your biggest challenge or barrier to being involved in research? Time, resources
What one piece of advice would you give other researchers who have never been involved in research before? bounce ideas off respected colleagues and accept criticism