Karen is a lecturer in the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences and is the program leader of the Medical Ultrasound courses. Karen was a radiographer with a particular interest in breast imaging prior to commencing her lectureship at CSU. She has developed the Graduate Diploma of Mammography course commencing in 2014. Karen is currently completing a PhD through CSU using a qualitative approach for the topic 'Everyday Challenges to Being a Safe Practitioner of Obstetric Ultrasound'.

Medical Imaging

Karen is undertaking a PhD on 'Everyday Challenges to Being a Safe Practitioner of Obstetric Ultrasound'. Her other research interests include: • Qualitative Research Methods • Bioeffects of Ultrasound • Professional Practice • Ultrasound Clinical Experience • Clinical Supervision • Clinical Competence She also supervises a range of student projects in the fields of ultrasound and medical imaging.