PhD candidate · Neuroimaging · University of Melbourne

RaminGhasemishayan

Former clinical radiographer, now a neuroimaging researcher. I use MRI to study the glymphatic system, the brain's fluid-driven waste clearance, and how it changes after a stroke.

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10Peer-reviewed publications

2017-25Clinical and research radiography: MRI, CT, X-ray

100+Members in RMISS, the student society I founded

2025Reviewer of the Year, Insights into Imaging (ESR)

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Role: PhD candidate, Radiology (Neuroimaging)
Where: Department of Radiology, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne
Focus: MRI of brain fluid clearance after stroke
Speaks: Persian, Turkish, English

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Research

My PhD uses MRI to study the glymphatic system, the brain's fluid-driven waste clearance, and how it changes after ischaemic stroke.

Having worked as a radiographer, I bring hands-on scanner experience to imaging research, alongside data analysis and clinical data governance.

Areas of work

Brain clearance after stroke. MRI markers of how cerebrospinal fluid moves through the brain, and what this means for recovery.
Advanced functional MRI. Analysis of brain activity and fluid dynamics in clinical imaging data.
Bone imaging radiomics. Quantitative bone imaging with Austin Health.

Methods

Functional MRI
Image processing
Statistical modelling
Radiomics
Machine learning
Systematic reviews

Supervisors · Department of Radiology

Dr Vijay Venkatraman (principal), Dr Christopher Steward, Prof Patricia Desmond and A/Prof Felix Ng. Confirmation of candidature: July 2026.

Ramin with colleagues from the Department of Radiology, gathered in front of a carved wooden fireplace — **IMG**With the Department of Radiology, University of Melbourne

Ramin standing between Prof Patricia Desmond and Dr Vijay Venkatraman — **IMG**With my supervisors Prof Patricia Desmond and Dr Vijay Venkatraman

Ramin with members of his supervisory team outside a restaurant — **IMG**Lunch with my supervisory team

Publications

10peer-reviewed publications in medical imaging and clinical research

Latest · First author · 2026 Measuring oxygen extraction fraction (OEF) in brain aging and AD: a scoping review of observational studies BMC Neurology · Article in press Read the paper →

Peer-reviewed

Medical imaging

2025pH-sensitive methionine-decorated magnetite for targeted MRI/SPECT cancer imagingBiomaterials AdvancesRead →
2025A comprehensive review of physicochemical properties influencing the magnetic behavior and relaxivity of nanoparticle-based MRI contrast agentsFrontiers in Biomedical TechnologiesRead →
2022Comprehensive comparison of theranostic nanoparticles in breast cancerAmerican Journal of Clinical and Experimental ImmunologyRead →
2021Application of manganese oxide (MnO) nanoparticles in multimodal molecular imaging and cancer therapyNanomedicine JournalRead →
2020Image quality and dose comparison of single-energy CT (SECT) and dual-energy CT (DECT)Radiology Research and Practice · First authorRead →

Other clinical research

2025Surgical and postoperative management of congenital heart disease: a systematic review of observational studiesLangenbeck's Archives of Surgery · First authorRead →
2025Modified diatom-based ocular suspension for sustained diclofenac sodium delivery: a novel drug carrier approachBMC Pharmacology and ToxicologyRead →
2025A cross-sectional study of oral health and disease prevalence in HIV-positive patients in Tabriz, IranScientific ReportsRead →
2022A comprehensive evaluation of health-related life quality assessment through head and neck, prostate, breast, lung, and skin cancer in adultsFrontiers in Public Health · Corresponding authorRead →

Most papers before 2026 list me as Ramin Ghasemi Shayan.

Books & authored works

202313 Technical English Book Chapters for 13 Medical FieldsFaraghi Publication · The first of its kind for medical sciences students in Iran
2022Diverse Cancers Life Quality Assessment and CT Imaging Strategies: Health-related factors beside SECT/DECT ImagingEliva Press
2018 - 2020"Rise and Shine" General English Language Teaching SeriesTabriz University of Medical Sciences · Author and Head of Editorial Board (Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced)

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Research & professional experience

Jul 2025 - nowDoctoral ResearcherDepartment of Radiology, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne
MRI research on brain fluid clearance after ischaemic stroke, from image processing to statistical analysis.
Sep - Dec 2026
Data & Digital Enablement Lead, iPREP industry placementPerron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science · Perth, WA (remote)
- Lead the digital-systems workstream of a four-person interdisciplinary team building a unified framework for biobanking operations, governance and research translation across about ten research-group biobanks.
- Assess data-management platforms, including REDCap, and co-author the Digital Enablement and Data Management Opportunity Report.
Sep 2025 - nowResearch AssistantAustin Health · Dept. of Medicine & Endocrinology, University of Melbourne
Radiomics and machine learning analysis of bone imaging for a translational bone-health study.
Oct 2025 - now
Clinical Data Governance Officer (FOI)Royal Melbourne Hospital · Medico-Legal Services
- Manage Freedom of Information requests, including redaction of sensitive clinical data and privacy-compliance review, across EPIC and OnBase.

The Perron Institute iPREP team around a meeting table, with Ramin joining on the video screen — **IMG**Joining the Perron Institute iPREP team by video from Melbourne

Ramin with five colleagues from the Medico-Legal Services team — **IMG**With the Medico-Legal Services FOI team, Royal Melbourne Hospital

Clinical experience

Before research, I worked at the scanner: positioning patients, choosing protocols and keeping images diagnostic and safe.

Jul 2024 - Jun 2025
Radiographer, national health service placementImam Khomeini Hospital, Kaleybar Health Network · Iran · Full-time
- General and emergency radiography in a regional hospital, including extended 24-hour shifts.
- Responsible for patient identification and positioning, exposure selection, image quality and radiation protection.
Apr 2022 - Sep 2024
Research RadiographerTabriz Behavioral Diseases Care and Treatment Counselling Center · Iran · Part-time
- Acquired MRI data for clinical research on neurodegenerative and brain disorders under approved protocols.
- Screened participants for MRI safety and optimised positioning and protocols for data quality.
Aug 2020 - May 2024
RadiographerFajr Radiology & Ultrasound Center · Tabriz, Iran · Part-time
- MRI and CT examinations across a broad range of clinical indications, adjusting acquisition parameters for diagnostic quality.
- MRI safety screening, contrast-enhanced examinations and patient monitoring.
2017 - 2020
Student Radiographer, BSc clinical placementShohada Hospital · Tabriz, Iran
- Routine, emergency and portable X-ray examinations in a high-volume tertiary hospital.

Modalities

MRI
CT
General X-ray
Emergency & portable radiography
MRI safety screening
Contrast-enhanced studies
Radiation protection

Leadership & service

Oct 2025 - Oct 2026
Founding President, Radiology & Medical Imaging Society (RMISS)University of Melbourne
- Established the University's first student society dedicated to radiology and medical imaging, and grew it to more than 100 members.
- Organised the society's first industry event, "The Machine That Sees Inside You", with Siemens Healthineers (Aug 2026).
Apr 2026 - nowGraduate Research Student RepresentativeMelbourne Medical School
Sit on the Research and Research Training Committee and the School Executive Committee.
Mar 2026 - nowAcademic & Research Skills AdvisorMDHS Honours Alumni Mentoring Program
Mentor Honours students in research skills, critical thinking and scientific communication.
2026 - nowMember, Graduate Research Candidate Committee · Student Representative, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory CommitteeFaculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
OngoingScience communicatorInstagram
Educational content on scholarships and academic careers for a Persian-speaking audience.

Earlier, in Iran

2017 - 2020Director in Charge, Xray Times JournalQuarterly radiology publication, recognised as Best Journal in Northwest Iran
2019 - 2020Educational Director, Artan 1100The first startup accelerator in East Azerbaijan Province
2018 - 2019Chair, Health Technology OfficeTabriz University of Medical Sciences · 3rd nationally, Ministry of Health Healthy Market Technique competition

Ramin standing with a large group of students in a lecture room at the first RMISS meeting — **IMG**Day one of RMISS: the society's first meeting

RMISS students gathered under large umbrellas beside the society banner — **IMG**An RMISS student meet-up

Ramin with academic guests and students in front of the Siemens Industry Night slides — **IMG**With the academics I invited to "The Machine That Sees Inside You", our Siemens Healthineers industry night

Ramin speaking at the RMISS and Siemens Industry Night — **IMG**Hosting the industry night

Ramin at a University of Melbourne lectern in front of the Industry Night slide — **IMG**Opening the evening

Ramin with students beside the RMISS banner — **IMG**An RMISS evening event

Selfie of Ramin with three of his Honours mentees — **IMG**With my Honours mentees

Conferences, talks & peer review

1 Oct 2026"The Brain's Night Shift"No-Bell Prize final, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences · People's Choice Award
2026Poster presentationMath in Brain Conference (OHBM), Melbourne
Mar 2026Abstract accepted for presentationEuropean Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2026, Vienna
In-person attendance was prevented by travel disruption.
Talk"Beyond the Hype: What AI Really Means for Research and Education"
2025 - 2026AttendedISMRM ANZ Annual Scientific Meeting (2025) · ISMRM MiniHub, Brisbane (2026) · Microstructure Symposium, Melbourne (2026)
2017 - 2020Five earlier postersNational and international congresses in Iran, including the International Congress on Radiology and the International Congress of Clinical Neuroscience

Peer reviewer

Insights into Imaging (ESR)
International Journal of Surgery
Sonography
Stem Cells International

Ramin speaking on stage beneath a slide with his portrait — **IMG**Speaking at the No-Bell Prize final

Ramin with MRI researchers beside the ISMRM MiniHub welcome screen — **IMG**With MRI researchers at the ISMRM 2026 MiniHub, Brisbane

Awards & honours

2025Reviewer of the Year

Insights into Imaging, official journal of the European Society of Radiology. Eight reviews in one year; recognised at ECR 2026.

2026People's Choice Award, No-Bell Prize

Finalist in the faculty-wide research communication competition, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

2026iPREP Industry PlacementSelected for the Round 2 PhD-industry placement program (Perron Institute)
2025Melbourne Graduate Research ScholarshipUniversity of Melbourne
2016 - 2020Top Student, Radiology DepartmentTabriz University of Medical Sciences · GPA 4.0 / 4.0
IranMember, Elite Foundation and Office of Brilliant TalentsAlumnus, National Organisation for the Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET)

Ramin presenting The Brain's Night Shift on stage at the No-Bell Prize final — **IMG**"The Brain's Night Shift" at the No-Bell Prize final, 1 October 2026

Ramin holding the People's Choice Award certificate on stage — **IMG**Receiving the People's Choice Award

The four 2026 No-Bell Prize award recipients holding their certificates — **IMG**The 2026 No-Bell Prize award recipients

Finalists and judges on stage under the No-Bell Prize Final 2026 slide — **IMG**Finalists and judges at the final

Education & skills

Jul 2025 - nowPhD, Radiology (Neuroimaging)Department of Radiology, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne
Research on MRI of brain fluid clearance after stroke. Confirmed July 2026. Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship.
2016 - 2020BSc, Radiology TechnologyTabriz University of Medical Sciences · Tabriz, Iran
GPA 4.0 / 4.0, Top Student in the Radiology Department.
2026Registration: Medical Radiation Practitioner (Diagnostic Radiography)Ahpra / MRPBA · Application under assessment

Skills

Neuroimaging: Functional MRI · image processing and registration · neuroimaging software
Analysis: Python (AI-assisted) · R / SPSS · statistical modelling · radiomics · machine learning
Clinical: MRI and CT acquisition · MRI safety screening · general, emergency and portable radiography · patient care and radiation protection
Data & systems: REDCap · EPIC · OnBase · Linux research server (SSH) · research data governance and privacy compliance
Transferable: Cross-functional leadership · stakeholder management · science communication for clinical, industry and public audiences
Training: University of Melbourne: scientific writing · systematic review methodology · Bayesian statistics · AI in research · publication strategy and peer review
Certificates: Computer Programming for Everyone (University of Leeds) · Business Management, Patent & IP (Ministry of Health, Iran) · Teacher Training Course (TUOMS)
Languages: Persian (native) · Turkish (native) · English (fluent, IELTS Academic 8.0)