Dr Michal E Schneider-Kolsky

Senior Lecturer
Dept of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences

Email:  Michal.Schneider-Kolsky@med.monash.edu.au

BSc Monash University 1985
GradDipEd, Deakin University 1986
GradDipRepSc Monash University 1996
MRepSc Monash University 1997
PhD (Obstetric & Gynaecology) Monash University 2002
GradCertHealthProfEdu Monash University 2006

Dr Schneider-Kolsky joined the Department in January 2005 as Senior Lecturer. She heads the research arm of the Department and is in charge of higher degree research student supervision. Within the Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging she convenes RAD4030 Selective Studies in Medical Imaging and is also responsible for teaching the research methods and evidence based practice units of the Master of Advanced Radiographic Practice and Master of Medical Ultrasound.

Her research interests include anatomic and functional imaging of breast and lung cancer and the use of ultrasound and MRI in musculo-skeletal imaging.  Her recently established laboratory research focuses on the possible adverse effects of obstetric and paediatric ultrasound, especially on fetal organ development and the link with adult onset disease as well as the impact of cranial ultrasound on newborn cognitive function and brain. Supporting these studies are surveys into the workpractices of sonographers performing obstetric and newborn ultrasound examinations and surveys of pregnant womens' knowledge of current ultrasound use during pregnancy. Further, Dr Schneider-Kolsky has research interests in ethical and educational issues of imaging professionals, such as communication hurdles in oncology and obstetrics, the notion of 'fitness to practice' and role extension for imaging practitioners. She currently supervises seven PhD, MPhil and Honours students.

Selected Publications (2007 - May 2008)

Everitt S, Kron T, Fimmell N, Reynolds J, Laferlita C, Ball D, Schneider- Kolsky ME, Budd R, McManus M. Interplanner variability in performing 3DCRT for non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology (in press)

Reid A, Schneider-Kolsky ME, O'Connell C. Comparison of computed radiography and multi-detector computed tomography in the detection of post mortem metacarpal index. Forensic Science International (in press)

Everitt SJ, Schneider-Kolsky ME, Yuena K, Budd R, McManus M. Dose  escalation of radical radiation therapy in non-small cell lung cancer (MSCLC)  using PET/CT-defined target volumes - are class solutions obsolete? Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology 2008, 52: 168-177.

Kinnane N, Stuart E, Ganju L, Evans K, Schneider-Kolsky ME. Evaluation of the addition of video based education for patients receiving standard pre-chemotherapy education. European Journal of Cancer Care 2007 .

Koulouris G, Connell DA, Brukner P, Schneider-Kolsky ME. MR Imaging parameters for assessing risk of recurrent hamstring injuries in elite athletes. American Journal of Sports Medicine 2007 35 (9): 1500-1506.

Schneider-Kolsky ME, Warren P, Connell DA. Is taking-off-the-shoe test (TOST) a predictor for clinical diagnosis and returning to field in biceps femoris muscle strains? American Journal of Sports Medicine 2007, 35 (1),  149-151. (Reply to Letter).

Schneider-Kolsky ME, Nougher L, Griffiths T, Silberstein M, Moritz KM. Repeated ultrasound of the fetal kidney can lead to adult-onset renal and cardiovascular disease. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2007, 30: 451 (Conference Proceedings).