Dr. Joseph Ioppolo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph joined the Western Australia Node National Imaging Facility as the inaugural Radiochemistry Facility Fellow in 2022. His academic appointment focuses on supporting PET MRI imaging research trials at WA NIF, where he plays a key role in the RAPID team by providing novel radiopharmaceuticals. Joseph was involved in the fit-out and commissioning of the WA NIF Facility, which will officially open in October 2023, alongside the new RAPID GMP Cyclotron Facility, planned for opening in 2025. This facility features specialized radiochemistry infrastructure co-funded by UWA NIF. As a certified radiopharmaceutical scientist registered with the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine, he currently serves as a Supervisor Assessor for RPS registrars. His research interests include novel methods for 18F synthesis quality control, preclinical PET imaging, technology transfer for developing new radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging techniques for infection, inflammation, cancer treatment, and studying neurodegenerative disorders. Joseph earned his PhD at the University of Sydney in 2011, where he worked under Professors Lou Rendina and Michael Kassiou. He has since been involved in significant post-doctoral research exploring gallium-67/68 tracers for imaging infections and contributing to quality control and production of various radiopharmaceuticals at esteemed institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

University appointment as a Fellow focusing on Radiochemistry.

Senior Radiochemist

2016-01-01 — Present

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital • Perth, Australia

Worked on radiopharmaceutical production and quality control.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

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