Dr. Michael Thrippleton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Thrippleton is a Senior Research Fellow and HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on clinical research in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). His expertise includes techniques such as Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI), quantitative MRI, and cerebrovascular reactivity, contributing to understanding diseases such as small vessel disease and multiple sclerosis. Thrippleton's academic background includes a PhD in Natural Science from the University of Cambridge. He has played a significant role in establishing the Edinburgh Imaging Facility and has been involved in various significant research initiatives and grants, including studies on brain cognitive development in preterm children and imaging techniques to evaluate the blood-brain barrier. His passion for neuroimaging drives his commitment to advancing the field through collaborative projects and open-source software development, reinforcing the importance of improving neuroimaging protocols and methods in understanding vascular contributions to dementia and other neurological disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2012-01-01 — Present

Centre Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh

Lead and support clinical research studies focusing on magnetic resonance imaging techniques.

Medical Physicist

2012-01-01 — Present

Edinburgh Imaging, RIE Facility • Edinburgh

Contributed to clinical research in imaging techniques and protocol development.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
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