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Biography
www.linkedin.com/in/diana-patalwala-b2582a55
Overseeing the Operation and Development of research projects including training researchers in using Multi- modal Pre- clinical Small Animal Imaging/ Materials imaging instruments like the Invivo MicroCT/ X-ray CT, Invivo High Frequency Ultrasounds and Photoacoustic Imaging systems, In vivo Optical Multi-spectral Fluorescence and Bio- luminescence Imaging Systems at the Bio-imaging Facility located at the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA), University of Western Australia. CMCA is the West Australian Node for the National Imaging Facility (NIF).
For a decade now, working with researchers from Biomedical, Geological, Marine Science and Engineering backgrounds to better approach their research needs with the use of novel, cutting-edge and world class imaging capabilities. Providing expertise in imaging data analysis, visualisation, and management.
Education/Academic qualification
Medical Biotechnology, Masters of Science, University of Technology Sydney
11 Aug 2011 → 12 Sept 2012
Award Date: 12 Dec 2012
External positions
Facility Fellow, National Imaging Facility
1 Jul 2013 → …
Industry keywords
- Bioengineering
- Biotechnology
- Drug Discovery
- Environmental
- Energy
- Medical Devices
- Medicine and Pharma
- Mining and Resources
- Oceans
Research expertise keywords
- preclinical
- imaging
- materials
- invivo
- exvivo
- CT
- microct
- xray
- xrayct
- bioluminescence
- fluorescence
- multispectral
- ultrasound
- photoacoustic
- analysis
- visualisation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 8 Article
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Soil wetting and drying processes influence stone artefact distribution in clay-rich soils: A case study from Middle Gidley Island in Murujuga, northwest Western Australia
Mather, C., Leopold, M., Sullivan, K., Ditchfield, K., Horrocks, T., Gliganic, L., Beckett, E., Patalwala, D., Yusiharni, E., Smirk, M., Hiscock, W. & McDonald, J., 17 Jul 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Archaeometry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diet at birth is critical for healthy growth, independent of effects on the gut microbiota
van den Elsen, L. J. W., Rekima, A., Lynn, M. A., Isnard, C., Machado, S., Divakara, N., Patalwala, D., Middleton, A., Stevens, N., Servant, F., Burcelin, R., Lynn, D. J. & Verhasselt, V., 26 Jul 2024, In: Microbiome. 12, 14 p., 139.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of heat production and bone architecture changes in the implant site preparation with compressive osteotomes, osseodensification technique, piezoelectric devices, and standard drills: an ex vivo study on porcine ribs
Bhargava, N., Perrotti, V., Caponio, V. C. A., Haruo Matsubara, V., Patalwala, D. & Quaranta, A., Jan 2023, In: Odontology. 111, 1, p. 142-153 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Molecular exploration of fossil eggshell uncovers hidden lineage of giant extinct bird
Grealy, A., Miller, G., Phillips, M. J., Clarke, S. J., Fogel, M. L., Patalwala, D., Rigby, P., Hubbard, A., Demarchi, B., Collins, M., Mackie, M., Sakalauskaite, J., Stiller, J., Clarke, J. A., Legendre, L. J., Douglass, K., Hansford, J., Haile, J. & Bunce, M., Dec 2023, In: Nature Communications. 14, 1, 914.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Root canal morphology of hypomineralised first permanent molars using micro-CT
Neboda, C., Anthonappa, R. P., Engineer, D., King, N. M. & Abbott, P. V., 1 Apr 2020, In: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. 21, 2, p. 229-240 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Molecular exploration of fossil eggshell uncovers hidden lineage of giant extinct bird
Grealy, A. (Creator), Miller, G. H. (Creator), Phillips, M. (Creator), Clarke, S. J. (Creator), Fogel, M. (Creator), Patalwala, D. (Creator), Rigby, P. (Creator), Hubbard, A. (Creator), Demarchi, B. (Creator), Collins, M. (Creator), Mackie, M. (Creator), Sakalauskaite, J. (Creator), Stiller, J. (Creator), Clarke, J. A. (Creator), Legendre, L. J. (Creator), Douglass, K. (Creator), Hansford, J. (Creator), Haile, J. (Creator) & Bunce, M. (Creator), DRYAD, 5 Jan 2023
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.3j9kd51nc, https://zenodo.org/record/7507124
Dataset
Equipment
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Caliper IVIS Lumina II
Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & AnalysisFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Skyscan 1176 micro-CT
Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & AnalysisFacility/equipment: Equipment
Activities
- 1 Contribution or participation in a conference
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Global Bioimaging Biomedical Webinar Series
Patalwala, D. (Keynote speaker/Invited speaker)
1 Dec 2021Activity: Conferences and workshops › Contribution or participation in a conference
Press/Media
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UWA helps crack open the mysteries of the elephant bird
1/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Imaging brings treatment a step closer for children with genetic heart condition
29/09/22
1 Media contribution
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Materials research dedicated CT scanner is first of its kind in WA
29/03/22
1 Media contribution
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#WomenInScience: A conversation with Diana Patalwala
11/02/22
1 Media contribution
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