Gillian Coleman

About

I am the Programme Leader for the MSc in Medical Ultrasound and Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging.

My main focuses within the ultrasound field are obstetrics, early pregnancy and gynaecology.

Teaching responsibilities

I am involved in teaching across all of the clinical ultrasound modules.

Professional interests

I have particular interests in Obstetric ultrasound, specifically around fetal abnormalities and placental variants.

Membership of professional bodies

Society of Radiographers
HCPC
British Medical Ultrasound Society
FHEA

Qualifications

BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
Post graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
MSc Advanced Practice
PGCert in Higher Education

Recent conferences

I have presented findings of my literature review at the British Medical Ultrasound ASM in 2016 and have presented at recent British Medical Ultrasound ASM with both poster and oral presentations.

I presented at the Research Showcase Event held by the Department of Health Care Practice July 2017

Experience in industry

I have worked within the NHS for 15 years. Whilst working at the University of Derby, I also maintain my clinical skills working as an Ultrasound Clinical Specialist in Obstetrics at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This enables me to remain up to date and provides currency to my teaching.

Recent publications

Coleman, G., Venables, H. 2018. Is ultrasound screening for vasa praevia clinically justified and a financially viable screening test? A literature review. Ultrasound, 26(1) 6-15.