Meet Dr. Erin MacMillan, Clinical Scientist in the Department of Radiology.
My pronouns:
She/her/hers
Title:
MRI Clinical Scientist
Department/unit:
Radiology
Campus:
Vancouver
How long have you worked at the Faculty of Medicine?
Eleven years.
Tell us what you do at the Faculty in one or two sentences:
My research involves developing new tools to measure brain health using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). I really enjoy optimizing the way that we image the brain using MRI to best match the goals of each specific research study.
What’s your favourite thing about your work?
I get to play with one of the most interesting cameras ever invented!
What do you hope will change as a result of your research?
Our research makes it possible to both evaluate the efficacy, and investigate the mechanisms of action for new therapies for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s, depression, etc., so we can bring new treatments to patients faster.
Are there any research collaborators you’d like to acknowledge?
I am deeply grateful for a very diverse and wonderful network of collaborators here at UBC and internationally, that allows UBC to be at the leading edge of MRI technical development as well as applications to health research.
What makes you laugh?
My kids!
Published: November 2024