Dr. Alison Mcgregor

Professor

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Biography

Alison McGregor is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Biodynamics in the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London, where she manages the Human Performance Group. A trained physiotherapist, she graduated in 1989 from King’s College Hospital and later pursued a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey, focusing on spinal mechanics and low back pain. Her research investigates the musculoskeletal system's mechanisms of injury and the effects of injury on function and management strategies. She has contributed to major projects, including a large randomized controlled trial investigating post-operative management, and has participated in research programs related to rowing performance. McGregor has been associated with the GB Rowing team, contributing to their success at the London 2012 Olympic Games and has held significant roles in various societies related to back pain research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.