Who We Are

Terry Jones DSc, FPEM, FmedSci, MD (h.c)

  • A physicist who has been involved in the development and applications of cyclotron produced positron emitting radioisotopes since 1968
  • Using the positron emitting radioisotope O-15 undertook the world’s first imaging of human brain metabolism in 1973
  • Explored pre-PET clinical research studies which provided the case for initiating Positron Emission Tomography in the UK
  • Pioneered brain functional imaging in the UK
  • Led on the introduction of PET in the UK in 1979 at the Medical Research Council’s Cyclotron Unit at Hammersmith Hospital
  • Led on the research proposals for the MRC’s Quinquenial reviews of the Cyclotron Unit’s funding up to 1997
  • Introduced advanced PET methodology especially on scanner performance
  • Fostered clinical research applications of PET in neurology, psychiatry, cardiology, oncology and pulmonary
  • Developed the concept of the “Imaging Science of PET” as a inter-disciplinary activity  when he was the first to coin the term “Molecular Imaging” in 1996
  • An opinion leader on the future challenges facing PET
  • Over 300 scientific publications.

Pat Price MA, MD, FRCR, FRCP

  • A clinician and recognized expert in gastrointestinal oncology treatment; active in PET research since 1990
  • Pioneered the use of PET molecular imaging for micro-dosing pharmacokinetic and pharmacokinetic studies of new cancer agents. Has one of the best insights into the potential of the application of this technology for oncology drug development
  • Established the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Functional Imaging group developing strategic links between oncologists and imagers and guidelines for PET in clinical trials
  • Networked research collaborations with leading academic cancer researchers and service deliverers in the UK
  • Established the Academic Department of Radiation Oncology at the Christie Hospital, Manchester
  • Established the UK Academic Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology Research Network www.acorrn.org with >1500 members
  • President of the British Oncological Association 2002-2004
  • Co-Editor of the standard UK oncology textbook now in its 5th edition
  • Member of the 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise oncology subcommittee.
  • Recognized opinion leader in PET based molecular imaging in cancer and advanced radiotherapy Cancer World profile. Pat Price: asking the right questions
  • Visiting Professor in the Division of Surgery within the Department of Surgery and Cancer Imperial College London
  • Over 200 scientific publications.

Terry Jones and Pat Price:

  • Worked together at the MRC Cyclotron Unit on the Hammersmith Hospital campus of Imperial College London undertaking advanced applications of PET in oncology 1990-2000
  • Conceived and established the PET based Wolfson Molecular Imaging Center at the University of Manchester 2000-2007. This facility is considered to be one of the most advanced of its type internationally www.wmic.manchester.ac.uk
  • Both have undertaken advisory projects separately and together for other existing/proposed PET centers/industries
  • Their fuller C.V.s, publications and grant funding are available on request