Micro-X Senior Software Engineer and Flinders University PhD candidate, Thomas McSkimming, is at the forefront of an exciting breakthrough in stroke diagnosis and treatment!

His research is focused on developing a multi-source, semi-stationary CT system for brain imaging, which is contributing to Micro-X’s innovative mobile CT brain scanner project.

This groundbreaking technology could revolutionise stroke care, with Thomas’ work demonstrating the power of industry-academia collaboration in bridging gaps between cutting-edge research and practical applications.

Supervised by an international team including experts from Flinders University and Johns Hopkins University, Thomas’ PhD thesis demonstrates the global reach of this critical research and upcoming clinical trials in Melbourne and Adelaide mark a crucial step towards bringing this life-saving technology to patients.

By enabling rapid, on-site brain imaging, this mobile CT scanner developed by Micro-X and Thomas could dramatically improve stroke outcomes, potentially saving countless lives through earlier and more accurate diagnosis.

Showcasing the talent being nurtured at Flinders University and MDRI, this research also highlights Australia’s growing role in medical technology innovation, particularly in the field of neuroimaging and emergency care.