Dr Theophilus Akudjedu
- Associate Professor in Clinical Imaging
- BG-114 (BGB)
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Biography
Dr Akudjedu is an Associate Professor and Director for the MSc Medical Imaging with Management Programme at the Institute of Medical Imaging and Visualisation, Bournemouth University. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Ghana (BSc Diagnostic Radiography) and postgraduate degrees from King's College London (MSc Neuroimaging) and the University of Galway (PhD Medicine). Dr Akudjedu is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (AdvanceHE) which demonstrates his continuing professional development and professionalism in teaching and the support of student learning, as well as his desire to develop and promote excellence in education. He investigated the progression of neuroanatomical abnormalities in psychosis using magnetic resonance imaging for his postgraduate training. Prior to his postgraduate studies, Theo worked clinically as a diagnostic radiographer in some of Ghana's busiest urban and rural hospitals.
Research
Theo's interests are in radiography and healthcare research, neuroimaging/clinical neuroscience and general clinical imaging research. He is interested in multidisciplinary research and happy to discuss the possibility for collaboration and/or postgraduate supervision.
Theo is committed to research-led teaching and role extension of imaging professionals and thus, he uses his experience and expertise to inspire the next generation of healthcare practitioners and researchers. He welcomes enquiries from both UK and non-UK students who might be interested in pursuing postgraduate studies for a PhD with him.
Favourites
- Akudjedu, T.N., Franklin, J.M. et al., 2021. The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical radiography practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for future services planning. Radiography, 27 (4), 1219-1226.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T.N., Kenney, J.P., McInerney, S., Scanlon, C., McFarland, J., McCarthy, P., Cannon, D.M., Hallahan, B. and McDonald, C., 2020. Cognitive and Clinical Predictors of Prefrontal Cortical Thickness Change Following First-Episode of Psychosis. Psychiatry Research - Neuroimaging, 302.
- Akudjedu, T. et al., 2020. Progression of neuroanatomical abnormalities after first-episode of psychosis: A 3-year longitudinal sMRI study. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 130 (November), 137-151.
- Akudjedu, T.N., Lawal, O., Sharma, M., Elliott, J., Stewart, S., Gilleece, T., McFadden, S. and Franklin, J.M., 2020. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on radiography practice: findings from a UK radiography workforce survey. BJR Open, 2 (1), 20200023.
- Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2018. A comparative study of segmentation techniques for the quantification of brain subcortical volume. Brain Imaging and Behavior, 12 (6), 1678-1695.
- Kong, X.Z., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2018. Mapping cortical brain asymmetry in 17,141 healthy individuals worldwide via the ENIGMA consortium. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 115 (22), E5154-E5163.
- Akudjedu, T., Metha, M. and Walsh, E., 2016. Investigating the neurocognitive regulation of anxiety states using suggestions and fMRI. In: 11th Young European Scientist Meeting 15-18 September 2016 Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.
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 SDGs:
Good health and well-being
"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"
Quality education
"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"
Journal Articles
- Uchendu, C.C., Ackah, J.A. and Akudjedu, T., 2025. Low-Field Strength MRI Applications in Clinical Neuroimaging: A Systematic Literature Review. Clinical Neuroimaging, 2 (1), 2837-3219.
- Anudjo, M., Docherty, S. and Akudjedu, T., 2025. Preliminary clinical evaluation (PCE): A transnational scoping review of current radiography practice. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 56 (2).
- Akudjedu, T.N., Reeve, R., Eaton, J., Costigan, C., Burnett, C., Barnsley, H., McNair, H. and Simcock, I.C., 2025. Research and fellowship funding perspectives: A collective NIHR experience of a community of pre- and post-doctoral radiographers. Radiography, 31 (2).
- Arkoh, S., Akudjedu, T.N., Amedu, C., Antwi, W.K., Elshami, W. and Ohene-Botwe, B., 2025. Current Radiology workforce perspective on the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical practice: A systematic review. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 56 (1).
- Abboah-Offei, M., Bayuo, J., Salifu, Y., Afolabi, O. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Experiences and perceptions of men following breast cancer diagnosis: a mixed method systematic review. BMC Cancer, 24 (1).
- Ohene-Botwe, B., Antwi, W.K., Ohene-Gyimah, S. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Examining moral distress and injury resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from the Ghanaian radiography workforce. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 55 (4).
- Stogiannos, N., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2024. A multidisciplinary team and multiagency approach for AI implementation: A commentary for medical imaging and radiotherapy key stakeholders. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 55 (4).
- Watts, H., Griffiths, M. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Mentorship ecosystems in healthcare: A snapshot from the radiography community of the United Kingdom. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 55 (4).
- Ohene-Botwe, B., Anim-Sampong, S., Adjeley Quaye, S.N., Akudjedu, T.N. and Antwi, W.K., 2024. The drivers of migration of Ghanaian radiographers to high-income countries. Heliyon, 10 (15).
- Abowari-Sapeh, M.E., Ackah, J.A., Murphy, J.L. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Towards an improved dementia care experience in clinical radiography practice: A state-of-the-art review. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 55 (2), 307-319.
- Natembeya, M.C., Anudjo, M.N.K., Ackah, J.A., Osei, M.B. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. The environmental sustainability implications of contrast media supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic: A document analysis of international practice guidelines. Radiography, 30, 43-54.
- Akudjedu, T.N., Toomey, R. and Precht, H., 2024. Sustainability in Radiography: Securing the future through greener clinical practice and education. Radiography, 30, 117-118.
- Sarblah, S.R., Rachman, P., Antwi, W.K., Anudjo, M.N.K., Botwe, B.O. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Value of MRI in the cervical spine imaging series of trauma patients: A state-of-the-art review. Radiography, 30 (3), 1001-1013.
- Kiyak, C., Ijezie, O.A., Ackah, J.A., Armstrong, M., Cowen, J., Cetinkaya, D., Burianová, H. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Topographical Distribution of Neuroanatomical Abnormalities Following COVID-19 Invasion: A Systematic Literature Review. Clinical Neuroradiology, 34 (1), 13-31.
- Susiku, E., Hewitt–Taylor, J. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Graduate competencies, employability and the transnational Radiography workforce shortage: A systematic literature review of current pre-registration Radiography education and training models. Radiography, 30 (2), 457-467.
- Coleman, P., Jimenez, Y., Kumsa, M.J., Punch, A., Jeyandrabalan, M. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Explaining the practicum experiences of diagnostic radiography undergraduates in Australia and Ethiopia using the theory of human relatedness. Radiography, 30 (2), 517-523.
- Al Balushi, H., Watts, H. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Research and evidence-based practice in clinical radiography: A systematic review of barriers and recommendations for a new direction. Radiography, 30 (2), 538-559.
- Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. The post pandemic radiology job market: skills and competencies of relevance across subspecialities moving forward. European Radiology, 34 (1), 705-707.
- Hancock, A., Precht, H., Ryan, M.L., Ekpo, E., Jimenez, Y. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Towards building a culture of equality, diversity and inclusivity across Radiography research: A foundational template by the Radiography EDI working group. Radiography, 30 (1), 123-124.
- Anudjo, M.N.K., Vitale, C., Elshami, W., Hancock, A., Adeleke, S., Franklin, J.M. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2024. Reply to Letter to the Editor regarding Anudjo et al. ‘Considerations for environmental sustainability in clinical radiology and radiotherapy practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for a greener practice’. Radiography, 30 (1), 257.
- Anudjo, M.N.K., Vitale, C., Elshami, W., Hancock, A., Adeleke, S., Franklin, J.M. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2023. Considerations for environmental sustainability in clinical radiology and radiotherapy practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for a greener practice. Radiography, 29 (6), 1077-1092.
- Clarke, J.A., Akudjedu, T.N. and Salifu, Y., 2023. Vetting of medical imaging referrals: A scoping review of the radiographers’ role. Radiography, 29 (4), 767-776.
- Akudjedu, T. and Griffiths, M., 2023. Developing the academic radiographer of the future. Imaging & Oncology.
- Akudjedu, T.N., Torre, S., Khine, R., Katsifarakis, D., Newman, D. and Malamateniou, C., 2023. Knowledge, perceptions, and expectations of Artificial intelligence in radiography practice: A global radiography workforce survey. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 54 (1), 104-116.
- Yakubu, A., Briggs, E., Hacking, S. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2023. Clinical audit and research in radiography practice: An exploration of the English landscape. Radiography, 29 (1), 200-206.
- Lawal, O., Omiyi, D., York, H. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2022. Towards describing the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical radiography education: A systematic review. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 53 (3), 487-497.
- Nabulsi, L., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. Normalization of impaired emotion inhibition in bipolar disorder mediated by cholinergic neurotransmission in the cingulate cortex. Neuropsychopharmacology, 47 (9), 1643-1651.
- Kumsa, M.J., Lemu, B.N., Nguse, T.M., Omiyi, D.O. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2022. Clinical placement challenges associated with radiography education in a low-resource setting: A qualitative exploration of the Ethiopian landscape. Radiography, 28 (3), 634-640.
- Botwe, B.O., Antwi, W.K., Adusei, J.A., Mayeden, R.N., Akudjedu, T.N. and Sule, S.D., 2022. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy concerns: Findings from a Ghana clinical radiography workforce survey. Radiography, 28 (2), 537-544.
- Abé, C., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. Longitudinal Structural Brain Changes in Bipolar Disorder: A Multicenter Neuroimaging Study of 1232 Individuals by the ENIGMA Bipolar Disorder Working Group. Biological Psychiatry, 91 (6), 582-592.
- Ofori-Manteaw, B.B., Dzidzornu, E. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2022. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical radiography education: Perspective of students and educators from a low resource setting. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 53 (1), 51-57.
- Qin, C., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. Sustainable low-field cardiovascular magnetic resonance in changing healthcare systems. European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, 23 (6), e246-e260.
- Al-Shemmari, A.F., Herbland, A., Akudjedu, T.N. and Lawal, O., 2022. Radiographer's confidence in managing patients with claustrophobia during magnetic resonance imaging. Radiography, 28 (1), 148-153.
- Kong, X.Z., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. Reproducibility in the absence of selective reporting: An illustration from large-scale brain asymmetry research. Human Brain Mapping, 43 (1), 244-254.
- Wierenga, L.M., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. Greater male than female variability in regional brain structure across the lifespan. Human Brain Mapping, 43 (1), 470-499.
- Haukvik, U.K., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. In vivo hippocampal subfield volumes in bipolar disorder—A mega-analysis from The Enhancing Neuro Imaging Genetics through Meta-Analysis Bipolar Disorder Working Group. Human Brain Mapping, 43 (1), 385-398.
- Dima, D., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. Subcortical volumes across the lifespan: Data from 18,605 healthy individuals aged 3–90 years. Human Brain Mapping, 43 (1), 452-469.
- Frangou, S., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2022. Cortical thickness across the lifespan: Data from 17,075 healthy individuals aged 3–90 years. Human Brain Mapping, 43 (1), 431-451.
- Antwi, W.K., Akudjedu, T.N. and Botwe, B.O., 2021. Artificial intelligence in medical imaging practice in Africa: a qualitative content analysis study of radiographers’ perspectives. Insights into Imaging, 12 (1).
- Gonzalez, R.N., Regmi, P., Aryal, N. and Akudjedu, T., 2021. Mental Health Risk and Associated Factors in the Aftermath of the 2015 Earthquake in Nepal: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, 7 (1).
- Akudjedu, T.N., Franklin, J.M. et al., 2021. The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical radiography practice: A systematic literature review and recommendations for future services planning. Radiography, 27 (4), 1219-1226.
- Wuni, A.R., Botwe, B.O. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2021. Impact of artificial intelligence on clinical radiography practice: Futuristic prospects in a low resource setting. Radiography, 27, S69-S73.
- Botwe, B.O., Antwi, W.K., Arkoh, S. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2021. Radiographers’ perspectives on the emerging integration of artificial intelligence into diagnostic imaging: The Ghana study. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68 (3), 260-268.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T.N., Ahmed, M., Holleran, L., Hallahan, B., Cannon, D.M. and McDonald, C., 2021. Correction to: Progressive subcortical volume loss in treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients after commencing clozapine treatment (Neuropsychopharmacology, (2020), 45, 8, (1353-1361), 10.1038/s41386-020-0665-4). Neuropsychopharmacology, 46 (10), 1857-1858.
- Botwe, B.O. et al., 2021. The integration of artificial intelligence in medical imaging practice: Perspectives of African radiographers. Radiography, 27 (3), 861-866.
- Antwi, W.K., Akudjedu, T.N. and Botwe, B.O., 2021. Artificial intelligence in medical imaging practice in Africa: a qualitative content analysis study of radiographers' perspectives. Insights Imaging, 12 (1), 80.
- Shanahan, M.C. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2021. Australian radiographers' and radiation therapists' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68 (2), 111-120.
- Elshami, W., Akudjedu, T.N., Abuzaid, M., David, L.R., Tekin, H.O., Cavli, B. and Issa, B., 2021. The radiology workforce's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East, North Africa and India. Radiography, 27 (2), 360-368.
- Akudjedu, T.N., Botwe, B.O., Wuni, A.R. and Mishio, N.A., 2021. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical radiography practice in low resource settings: The Ghanaian radiographers’ perspective. Radiography, 27 (2), 443-452.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2021. White matter microstructure and structural networks in treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients after commencing clozapine treatment: A longitudinal diffusion imaging study. Psychiatry Research, 298.
- Nunes, A., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2020. Using structural MRI to identify bipolar disorders – 13 site machine learning study in 3020 individuals from the ENIGMA Bipolar Disorders Working Group. Molecular Psychiatry, 25 (9), 2130-2143.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T.N., Kenney, J.P., McInerney, S., Scanlon, C., McFarland, J., McCarthy, P., Cannon, D.M., Hallahan, B. and McDonald, C., 2020. Cognitive and Clinical Predictors of Prefrontal Cortical Thickness Change Following First-Episode of Psychosis. Psychiatry Research - Neuroimaging, 302.
- Akudjedu, T. et al., 2020. Progression of neuroanatomical abnormalities after first-episode of psychosis: A 3-year longitudinal sMRI study. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 130 (November), 137-151.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T.N., Ahmed, M., Hallahan, B., Cannon, D.M. and McDonald, C., 2020. S170. PROGRESSIVE SUBCORTICAL VOLUME LOSS IN TREATMENT-RESISTANT SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS AFTER COMMENCING CLOZAPINE TREATMENT. Schizophrenia bulletin, 46 (Suppl 1), S101-S102.
- Akudjedu, T. et al., 2020. T155. PROGRESSION OF NEUROANATOMICAL ABNORMALITIES AFTER FIRST-EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS: A 3-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STRUCTURAL MRI STUDY. Schizophrenia bulletin, 46 (Suppl 1), S289-S290.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T.N., Ahmed, M., Hallahan, B., Cannon, D.M. and McDonald, C., 2020. PROGRESSIVE SUBCORTICAL VOLUME LOSS IN TREATMENT-RESISTANT SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS AFTER COMMENCING CLOZAPINE TREATMENT. SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN, 46, S101-S102.
- Akudjedu, T.N., Lawal, O., Sharma, M., Elliott, J., Stewart, S., Gilleece, T., McFadden, S. and Franklin, J.M., 2020. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on radiography practice: findings from a UK radiography workforce survey. BJR Open, 2 (1), 20200023.
- Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2018. A comparative study of segmentation techniques for the quantification of brain subcortical volume. Brain Imaging and Behavior, 12 (6), 1678-1695.
- Kong, X.Z., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2018. Mapping cortical brain asymmetry in 17,141 healthy individuals worldwide via the ENIGMA consortium. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 115 (22), E5154-E5163.
Conferences
- Martyn, F.M., McPhilemy, G., Nabulsi, L., Akudjedu, T.N., Tronchin, G., McLoughlin, J., Hallahan, B., McDonald, C. and Cannon, D.M., 2021. Alcohol Use Impacts Cortical Reward Network Structure in Bipolar Disorder. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 89 (9), S365-S366.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2021. White Matter Microstructure and Structural Networks in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia Patients After Commencing Clozapine Treatment: A Longitudinal Diffusion Imaging Study. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 89 (9), S293-S294.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T., Ahmed, M., Cannon, D.M., Hallahan, B. and McDonald, C., 2019. Progressive subcortical volume loss in treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients after commencing Clozapine treatment. In: 74th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Psychiatry 16-18 May 2019 Chicago, United States of America.
- Nabulsi, L., Akudjedu, T. et al., 2019. Cholinergic-Mediated Cingulate Activation during Emotion-Inhibition in Bipolar Disorder. In: 74th Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Psychiatry 16-18 May 2019 Chicago, United States of America.
- Nabulsi, L., Akudjedu, T. et al., 2019. Cholinergic-Mediated Cingulate Activation during Emotion-Inhibition in Bipolar Disorder. In: Summer Whistler Workshop 10-13 March 2019 Noosa, Australia.
- Akudjedu, T.N. et al., 2019. Progression of Subcortical Changes After First-Episode of Psychosis: A 3-Year Longitudinal Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 85 (10), S357.
- Tronchin, G., Akudjedu, T., McInerney, S., Scanlon, C., Kenney, J., McFarland, J., Anderson-Schmidt, H., Cannon, D.M., Hallahan, B. and McDonald, C., 2018. Association between executive functions at first episode of psychosis and the later development of prefrontal cortical thinning and negative symptoms. In: 31st European Neuropsychopharmacology Congress 6-9 October 2018 Barcelona, Spain.
- Costello, L., Akudjedu, T. et al., 2017. Verbal Intelligence Relates to Global Density in Brain Structural Connectivity. In: 10th Neuroscience Ireland Conference 28-29 August 2017 NUI Galway, Republic of Ireland.
- Grogan, C., Akudjedu, T. et al., 2017. Working Memory Performance and Structural Connectivity in the Human Brain. In: 10th Neuroscience Ireland Conference 28-29 August 2017 NUI Galway, Republic of Ireland..
- Akudjedu, T. et al., 2017. A comparative study of segmentation techniques for the quantification of brain subcortical volume. In: 10th Neuroscience Ireland Conference 28-29 August 2017 NUI Galway, Republic of Ireland.
- Martyn, F., McPhilemy, G., Nabulsi, L., Akudjedu, T., Natj, P., Ambati, S., McLoughlin, J., Hallahan, B., McDonald, C. and Cannon, D.M., 2017. Alcohol use is associated with reduced anterior cingulate cortex thickness in bipolar disorder and healthy participants. In: Anatomical Society Summer Meeting - Anatomists on the Edge Conference 27 June 2017 NUI Galway, Ireland.
- Akudjedu, T., Metha, M. and Walsh, E., 2016. Investigating the neurocognitive regulation of anxiety states using suggestions and fMRI. In: 11th Young European Scientist Meeting 15-18 September 2016 Faculty of Medicine of Porto University, Porto, Portugal.
Internet Publications
- Griffiths, M., Gibbs, V., Palombi, A. and Akudjedu, T.. Allied Health Professionals Careers in academia and leadership. NHS England. Available from: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/allied-health-professions/education-employment.
- Akudjedu, T. and Griffiths, M.. Developing the academic radiographer of the future. Society and College of Radiographers. Available from: https://society-of-radiographers.shorthandstories.com/imaging-oncology-2023/developing-the-academic-radiographer-of-the-future/index.html.
Theses
- Akudjedu, T., 2019. Progression of neuroanatomical abnormalities in psychosis. PhD Thesis. National University of Ireland Galway, Department of Psychiatry.
- Akudjedu, T., 2015. Investigating the neurocognitive regulation of anxiety states using suggestions and fMRI. Master's Thesis. King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
- Akudjedu, T., 2012. Awareness of medico-legal issues among radiographers within the Accra Metropolis. Undergraduate Dissertation. University of Ghana, School of Allied and Biomedical Health Sciences.
Posters
- Hapi, J.M. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2023. Management of scout/localiser images across radiology departments in the United Kingdom. In: UK Imaging and Oncology Congress.
- Anudjo, M.N.K. and Akudjedu, T.N., 2023. Towards a greener clinical radiology and radiotherapy practice: a systematic literature review. In: UK Imaging and Oncology Congress.
Preprints
- Dima, D., Akudjedu, T. et al., 2020. Subcortical Volume Trajectories across the Lifespan: Data from 18,605 healthy individuals aged 3-90 years.
- Frangou, S., Akudjedu, T. et al., 2020. Cortical Thickness Trajectories across the Lifespan: Data from 17,075 healthy individuals aged 3-90 years.
PhD Students
- Edgar Susiku, 2025. Innovations In Radiography Education, (In progress)
- Julianna Hapi, 2026. Towards the development of competency frameworks and attributes for Radiology Management, (In progress)
- Messiah Kwame Narh Anudjo. Preliminary Image Evaluation Competencies in Cross-sectional imaging practice, (In progress)
Profile of Teaching PG
- Unit Lead : Dissertation Unit - MSc Medical Imaging with Management)
- Co-Unit Lead: Research Methods for Health & Social Care
- Unit Lead: Cross-sectional Imaging I (MRI)
- Unit Lead: Cross-sectional Imaging II (CT)
Invited Lectures
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UKIO Congress, 2023, UKIO Congress, Liverpool, 05 Jun 2023 more
The changes in academia and the development of the academic Radiographer -
Role of the Radiographer in Human Neuroimaging, NUI Galway (Ireland) - virtual, 13 Apr 2021 more
Interprofessionalism in clinical neuroscience -
Innovation Management in Medical Imaging Industry, Bournemouth University, 05 Mar 2021 more
Global Innovation Management -
Radiographic Applications in fMRI Research, University of Sulfork (virtual), 08 Sep 2020 more
University of Sulfork Specialised Imaging Modules -
Expanding Opportunities for Imaging research in SW, Axis Conference Centre, Southampton, 07 Feb 2020 more
NIHR Wessex Imaging Research Workshop Programme -
Overview of the IMIV, Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth University, 03 Dec 2019 more
Bournemouth University's Center of Postgraduate Medical Research & Education, Bi-Annual visiting Faculty Event
Grants
- ARTEMIS: AcceleRating the Translation of virtual twins towards a pErsonalised Management of fatty liver patients (European Commission, 02 Jan 2024). Awarded
- Structural and functional neuroanatomical profile following COVID-19 recovery: A pilot study (Bournemouth University FHSS QR Fund, 01 Feb 2022). Awarded
- Roadmap to AHP Leadership in Higher Education (Health Education England, 01 Jul 2021). Awarded
- Enhancing dementia care education for clinical radiography practice (NIHR-ARC Wessex, 01 Jun 2021). Awarded
- Early Career Travel Award Grant (Schizophrenia International Research Society, 01 May 2020). Completed
- Multimodality imaging in Alzheimer's Disease (Medical Science Pump Priming (Bournemouth University Strategic Investment Area), 31 Mar 2020). Awarded
- Travel Award Grant (Guarantors of Brain, 01 May 2019). Completed
External Responsibilities
- Keele University, External Examiner - PhD (2024-)
- Radiography Journal, Associate Editor (2023-), https://www.radiographyonline.com/content/edboard
- City, University of London, External Examiner - UG & PG Radiography Programmes (2023-)
- NIHR RfPB Under-represented disciplines & specialisms: Allied Health funding Committee, Member (2023-)
- NHSE/NIHR ICA – Doctoral Clinical & Practitioner Fellowship Scheme Selection Committee., Member (2023-)
- Robert Gordon University, External Examiner (2022-2026)
- Society & College of Radiographers - UK, Mentor -Formal Radiography Research Mentoring Prog (2022-2024), https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/research-grants-and-funding/research/formal-radiography-research-mentoring-(forrm)
- University of Ghana, External Examiner - (UG and PG Radiograpy Progs) (2021-)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, External Examiner - UG & PG Radiography Programmes (2021-)
- Society of Radiographers (UK), Research Advisory Group Member (2020-), https://www.sor.org/career-progression/researchers/research-group
- National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Grant Reviewer (2020-)
- United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI), Grant Reviewer (2019-)
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Honorary Diagnostic Radiographer (2019-), https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/
- Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex, Faculty Member
- Council for Allied Health Professions Research, South Central Hub Facilitator
Internal Responsibilities
- Member, Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Panel
- Chair of PhD transfer viva, PGR (Viva Chair and Examinations), Doctoral College
- Chair of PhD Viva, PGR (Viva Chair and Examinations), Doctoral College
- TeachBU Mentor and Assessor, FLIE - TeachBU/AdvanceHE
- Deputy Head of The Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, IMIV
- Programme Leader, MSc Medical Imaging with Management
Journal Reviewing/Refereeing
- European Radiology, 01 Feb 2023
- Journal of Advanced Nursing, Anonymous peer review, 07 Dec 2022
- Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Anonymous peer review, 02 Dec 2022
- Schizophrenia Bulletin, Anonymous peer review, 17 Nov 2022
- European Journal of Radiology, Anonymous peer review, 01 Nov 2021
- Psychological Medicine, Anonymous peer review, 30 Jul 2021
- Journal of Psychiatric Research, 24 May 2020
- Insights into Imaging, 04 May 2020
- Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 04 May 2020
- Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 01 Jan 2020
- Radiography, 01 Jan 2019
- Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 01 Jan 2019
- Heliyon - Clinical Research, 01 Jan 2019
Public Engagement & Outreach Activities
- Getting Involved with ISMRM [https://www.ismrm.org/secret/] (11 Aug 2020)
- STEAMLab Bournemouth University
Conference Presentations
- European Congress of Radiology, Clinical governance in Radiology departments: is audit enough?, 28 Feb 2024, Vienna, Austria
- European Congress of Radiology, Radiography: Meet the editors Session – Becoming a reviewer: my ten top tips, 28 Feb 2024, Vienna, Austria
- United Kingdom Imaging and Oncology Congress, The changes in academia and the development of the academic Radiographer, 05 Jun 2023, Liverpool
- Annual Festival of the Federation of Radiography Students – Ghana (RadSoFEST 2021), Career guidance planning and opportunities in Radiography., 16 Aug 2021, Cape Coast, Ghana
- United Kingdom Imaging and Oncology Congress Online 2021, Doctorate den: Research methodologies and methods – notes to help you navigate the path, 07 Jun 2021, Online
- 10th Neuroscience Ireland, A comparative study of segmentation techniques for the quantification of brain subcortical volume., 28 Aug 2017, NUI Galway, Republic of Ireland.
- 11th Young European Scientist Meeting, Investigating the neurocognitive regulation of anxiety states using suggestions and fMRI., 15 Sep 2016, Faculty of Medicine of Porto University
Qualifications
- PGCE in Programme Leadership (Bournemouth University, 2021)
- PhD in Medicine (National University of Ireland Galway, 2019)
- MSc in Neuroimaging (King's College London, 2015)
- BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (University of Ghana, 2012)
- Advanced Certificate in Information Technology (BlueCrest University College, 2008)
Honours
- New Research Investigator Award (European Federation of Radiographer Societies, 2024)
- 1st Prize - Best ePoster (The United Kingdom Imaging & Oncology Congress, 2023)
- Beth Whittaker Prize for best poster (College of Radiographers, 2023)
- Editor’s Choice Award (Journal of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, 2023)
- Editors' Choice Award (Journal of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, 2022)
- Editor’s Choice Award (Radiography Journal, 2021)
- Editors' Choice Award (Radiography Journal, 2021)
- Early Career/Travel Award (Schizophrenia International Research Society, 2020)
- The National University of Ireland Galway President’s Award presented in recognition of volunteering and civic engagement. (NUI Galway, 2019)
- Travel Award Grant (Guarantors of Brain, 2019)
- PhD Funding (College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science, NUI Galway (Republic of Ireland, 2015)
- Postgraduate (MSc) Funding (Commonwealth Scholarship Commission/King's College London, 2014)
Memberships
- Higher Education Authority, Senior Fellow (2021-), https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/
- NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex Faculty, Member (2021-), https://www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/arc-wessex-membership/our-members/
- International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists, Associate (2019-), https://www.isrrt.org/
- Society of Radiographers, Member (2019-), https://www.sor.org/
- Health and Care Professions Council, Member (2018-), https://www.hcpc-uk.org/
- Organisation of Human Brain Mapping, Member (2018-), https://www.humanbrainmapping.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3267
- Neuroscience Ireland, Member (2016-), https://neuroscienceireland.com/
- Allied Health Professions Council – Ghana, Member (2012-), http://ahpc.gov.gh/
Social Media Links
- LinkedIn, https://uk.linkedin.com/in/theo-akudjedu-ph-d-a557163a
- Twitter, @TheoAkudjedu
External Media and Press
- Radiographers split on perceptions of AI in practice, Auntminnie, 20 Dec 2022. https://www.auntminnie.com/index.aspx?sec=log&itemID=138985
- Radiography Journal Podcast: Theo Akudjedu, https://www.radiographyonline.com, 07 Mar 2022. https://soundcloud.com/sorcor/radiography-journal-podcast-theo-akudjedu?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
- Revealed: the global impact of Covid-19 on radiographers - Researcher calls for standardised wellbeing care for all radiographers, Society & College of Radiographers, United Kingdom, 26 Nov 2021. https://www.sor.org/News/Wellbeing/Revealed-the-global-impact-of-Covid-19
- Abnormal brain changes over time with bipolar disorder, Elsevier, 02 Nov 2021. https://www.elsevier.com/about/press-releases/research-and-journals/abnormal-brain-changes-over-time-with-bipolar-disorder
- It's official: pandemic led to more stress and new work practices, AuntMinnieEurope. https://www.auntminnieeurope.com/index.aspx?sec=sup&sub=xra&pag=dis&ItemID=620390
