Iain Tullis
BSc, PhD
Research Scientist
I develop scientific instruments to address specific biological hypotheses, primarily involving imaging.
This involves designing, building, testing and using these bespoke instruments to help clinicians and other researchers detect and treat cancer.
My research interests involve the instruments:
- 6 MeV Linear accelerator - Ultra-fast delivery of irradiation: looking at new biology and its applications (FLASH)
- Fluorescence guided surgery
- Fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopy
Recent publications
Quantifying the flash effect and its dependence on average dose rate in vivo for 6 MeV electron and 6 MV photon beams.
Journal article
Paillas S. et al, (2026), Clin Transl Radiat Oncol, 56
Stable electron-irradiated [1-13C]alanine radicals for metabolic imaging with dynamic nuclear polarization.
Journal article
Rooney CHE. et al, (2025), Sci Adv, 11
Tissue-specific iron levels modulate lipid peroxidation and the FLASH radiotherapy effect.
Journal article
Vilaplana-Lopera N. et al, (2025), Cell Death Dis, 16

