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Louise Finlayson

@louisefinlayson

Clinical Scientist in clinical scientific computing who developed and validated a hybrid simulation of an NHS cancer diagnostic pathway.

United Kingdom
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At TriTech Institute, NHS, I completed the NHS Scientist Training Programme in Clinical Scientific Computing, working with a multidisciplinary clinical research and evaluation team on digital tools for NHS clinical applications. I trained in developing software as a medical device and worked within NHS information governance, quality management and clinical safety frameworks.

My research includes a hybrid Monte Carlo and discrete event simulation of an NHS cancer diagnostic pathway, verified with automated tests and validated against clinical data. I also built an interactive R Shiny application to help clinicians explore skin light-penetration simulation data, and have published research in biomedical optics, photobiology and computational modelling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Trainee Clinical Scientist

TriTech Institute, NHS

Sep 2023 - Sep 2026 (3 years)

Completing the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) specialising in clinical scientific computing. Trained to apply software engineering principles to the development of software as a medical device and worked in a multidisciplinary team to develop and evaluate digital tools for clinical applications.

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Training Officer

Dundee Sub Aqua Club

May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year)

Coordinated diver training, practical sessions, and weekend expeditions. Supported trainee development and promoted safe working practices in a high-responsibility environment.

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Project Supervisor and Laboratory Demonstrator

University of St Andrews

May 2021 - May 2023 (2 years)

Supported undergraduate teaching laboratories and co-supervised student research projects.

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Summer Student – Test Department

Semefab

May 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Automated spectral measurement processes using LabVIEW and tested integrated circuits. Resolved a long-standing test issue through circuit analysis, software changes, and practical experimentation.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Liverpool

Master of Clinical Science, Clinical Scientific Computing

2023 -

Master of Clinical Science in Clinical Scientific Computing. Dissertation on development and validation of a hybrid Monte Carlo and discrete event simulation model of a cancer diagnostic pathway using real-world NHS data.

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University of St Andrews

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics

2019 - 2024

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics. Thesis on Monte Carlo simulation of intraoperative photodynamic therapy for glioblastoma, investigating dosimetric parameters, treatment efficacy and light transport in biological tissues.

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Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

Professional Development, Business

2022 - 2022

Professional development course in Strategic Marketing.

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Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

Professional Development, Business

2021 - 2021

Professional development course in Financial Decision Making.

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Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

Professional Development, Business

2020 - 2020

Professional development course in Delivering Successful Projects.

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University of St Andrews

Master of Physics, Physics

2014 - 2019

Master of Physics. Thesis on structured illumination for health monitoring.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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