2024
Clinical Insights for Image-Guided Radiotherapy Prostate (Book)
KIRBY, M., & Calder, K. -A. (2024). Clinical Insights for Image-Guided Radiotherapy Prostate.
Beyond Boundaries: Initial feedback from a panel discussion evening on science and faith (Presentation material)
Kirby, M. (2024). Beyond Boundaries: Initial feedback from a panel discussion evening on science and faith. Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool, UK.
An Evaluation of a Virtual Reality-Based Radiotherapy Environment (VERT) Experience for Medical Students (Poster)
Corcoran, C., Calder, K. -A., & Kirby, M. (2024). An Evaluation of a Virtual Reality-Based Radiotherapy Environment (VERT) Experience for Medical Students. Poster session presented at the meeting of Digital Innovation: University of Liverpool Learning and Teaching Conference 2024. University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
First qualitative evaluation of the Simulated Linac Control Area for Radiation Therapy (Poster)
Kirby, M., Corcoran, C., & Calder, K. -A. (2024). First qualitative evaluation of the Simulated Linac Control Area for Radiation Therapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of The European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology Congress. Glasgow, Scotland.
A service evaluation of the clinical contingencies implemented during a Linac Replacement Programme (Journal article)
Wells, C., & Kirby, M. (n.d.). A service evaluation of the clinical contingencies implemented during a Linac Replacement Programme. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 194(Supplement 1), S5891-S5892.
First qualitative evaluation of the Simulated Linac Control Area for Radiation Therapy (Journal article)
Kirby, M., Corcoran, C., & Calder, K. (n.d.). First qualitative evaluation of the Simulated Linac Control Area for Radiation Therapy. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 194(Supplement 1), S5854-S5855.
Producing an eLearning resource on the link between Human Papillomavirus and Head and neck cancer (Journal article)
Jopson, R., Koh, L., Fishburn, A., Fergusson, E., Entwistle, E., Taylor, S., . . . Kirby, M. (n.d.). Producing an eLearning resource on the link between Human Papillomavirus and Head and neck cancer. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 194(Supplement 1), S1329-S1331.
Kirby, M., Atherton, S., Cross, C., Dawson, P., Elmer, S., Higman, M., . . . Young, R. (2024). Initial results from the BIR National Linac Engineer Survey. 4th Annual BIR Radiotherapy and oncology Meeting, London 29 Feb – 1 Mar 2024.
Roberts, S., Turnbull, H., Kirby, M., Pilling, K., Pickles, R., & Brookes-Pearson, R. (2024). Does applying a 6 Degree of Freedom match improve accuracy in lung radiotherapy?. Poster session presented at the meeting of 4th Annual BIR Radiotherapy and oncology Meeting, London 29 Feb – 1 Mar 2024. London.
McDonnell, E., & Kirby, M. (2024). Exploring the clinical benefits of novel radiotherapy system MRI-Linac and its adaptive capabilities. 4th Annual BIR Radiotherapy and oncology Meeting, London 29 Feb – 1 Mar 2024.
Kirby, M. (2024). Artificial Intelligence and Faith: an initial survey in a rural parish context. Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool, UK.
2023
Goodridge, G., & Kirby, M. (2023). Neuroprotective benefits of proton beam therapy for paediatric central nervous system tumours: a review of evidence. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Institute of Radiology Annual Congress 2023. Royal College of Physicians, London.
Kirby, M., Francis, L. J., & Village, A. (2023). <i>Space, the universe and everything</i> : listening to visitors to the Luxmuralis son et lumiere installation at Liverpool Cathedral in 2022. Journal of Beliefs & Values, 44(4), 579-596. doi:10.1080/13617672.2023.2263725DOI: 10.1080/13617672.2023.2263725
Kirby, M., Oliver, L., & Calder, K. A. (2023). From Exams to Assignments: towards a more authentic assessment in the Science of Radiotherapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of UoL Learning and Teaching Conference 2023: Reassessing Assessment. Liverpool. Retrieved from https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/population-health/staff/mike-kirby/
Kirby, M., Francis, L., & Village, A. (2023). Listening to Cathedral Visitors to….Space, the Universe and Everything. Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool, UK.
Oliver, L., Hutton, N., Hutton, D., Kirby, M., Cummings, T., & Butler, C. (2023). Conference: ESTRO 2023, Vienna. Oral Presentation: Design and evaluation of a virtual tour of a Radiotherapy department to improve patientexperience. Vienna, Austria.
Hutton, N., Hutton, D., Kirby, M., Oliver, L., Cummings, T., & Butler, C. (2023). The design and initial evaluation of a virtual tour of a Radiotherapy department to improve patient experience. In Radiotherapy and Oncology Vol. 182 (pp. S665-S667). Vienna: Elsevier.
Parker, E., Kirby, M., & Bridge, P. (2023). The impact of 3D stereoscopic visualisation on performance in electron skin apposition techniques using VERT. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 22. doi:10.1017/s1460396923000158DOI: 10.1017/s1460396923000158
Hutton, N., Hutton, D., Oliver, L., Butler, C., Cummings, T., Alves, E., . . . Kirby, M. (2023). A newly designed virtual tour of a Radiotherapy Department for improving patient experience initial staff qualitative evaluation. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Institute of Radiology 3rd Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting. London.
Cleator, R., & Kirby, M. (2023). Exploring the clinical benefits of novel radiotherapy system HalcyonTM – a narrative review of the evidence. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Institute of Radiology 3rd Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting. London.
Staykova, V., Kirby, M., Misson-Yates, S., & Eaton, D. (2023). Spatially fractionated radiation therapy with photon beams-literature review. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Institute of Radiology 3rd Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting. London.
2022
Blackler, N., Bradley, K. E., Kelly, C., Murphy, S., Cross, C., & Kirby, M. (2022). A national survey of the radiotherapy dosimetrist workforce in the UK.. The British journal of radiology, 95(1139), 20220459. doi:10.1259/bjr.20220459DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20220459
In awesome wonder: bridging science and faith (Journal article)
Kirby, M. (2022). In awesome wonder: bridging science and faith. Rural Theology, 20(2), 139. doi:10.1080/14704994.2022.2102252DOI: 10.1080/14704994.2022.2102252
Kirby, M., Porritt, B., Calder, K., Callender, J., Young, R., & Watson, D. (2022). The design and construction of a simulated linac control area (SLCA) for Radiation Therapy. In Radiotherapy and Oncology Vol. 170 (pp. S589-S590). Elsevier.
Kirby, M., Porritt, B., Calder, K., Calendar, J., Young, R., & Watson, D. (2022). The design and construction of a simulated linac control area (SLCA) for Radiation Therapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of Unknown Conference. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Manning-Stanley, A. S., & Kirby, M. (2022). A study to investigate undergraduate diagnostic radiographer preferences and expectations of clinical role development: Quantitative findings. RADIOGRAPHY, 28(2), 319-324. doi:10.1016/j.radi.2021.09.010DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2021.09.010
PD-0655 The design and construction of a simulated linac control area (SLCA) for Radiation Therapy (Journal article)
Kirby, M., Porritt, B., Calder, K., Calendar, J., Young, R., & Watson, D. (2022). PD-0655 The design and construction of a simulated linac control area (SLCA) for Radiation Therapy. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 170, S589-S590. doi:10.1016/s0167-8140(22)02902-4DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(22)02902-4
Jones, L., Oliver, L., Callender, J., & Kirby, M. (2022). A service evaluation of 2D planar vs 3D volumetric on-treatment verification for radiotherapy to the upper gastrointestinal tract. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Institute of Radiology 2nd Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting. London.
Holmes, C., & Kirby, M. (2022). Is there enough evidence to standardise bowel and bladder preparation for patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer? A narrative review. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Institute of Radiology 2nd Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting. London.
Oliver, L., Hutton, D., Cain, M., Bates, M., Mullen, E., Kirby, M., & Cree, A. (2022). Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in Radiotherapy: Qualitative results of a survey of healthcare professionals. Poster session presented at the meeting of British Institute of Radiology 2nd Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting. London.
2021
Oliver, L., Porritt, B., & Kirby, M. (2021). Development of a novel eLearning tool to improve Therapeutic Radiographers' knowledge and awareness of pelvic radiotherapy late effects. Poster session presented at the meeting of Liverpool Cancer Research Institute Symposium 2021. The Spine, Liverpool.
Oliver, L. A., Porritt, B., & Kirby, M. (2021). A novel e-learning tool to improve knowledge and awareness of pelvic radiotherapy late effects: qualitative responses amongst therapeutic radiographers.. BJR open, 3(1), 20210036. doi:10.1259/bjro.20210036DOI: 10.1259/bjro.20210036
A novel eLearning tool for ongoing Radiation Therapist education on pelvic radiotherapy late effects. (Conference Paper)
Oliver, L., Porritt, B., Kirby, M., & Kind, L. (2021). A novel eLearning tool for ongoing Radiation Therapist education on pelvic radiotherapy late effects.. ESTRO International Conference (Online).
Kirby, M., Porritt, B., Oliver, L., & Manning-Stanley, A. (2021). Diagnostic and therapeutic radiography MSc dissertations: A rich source of clinically relevant research and development.
Rabus, A., Kirby, M. C., Nasole, L., & Bridge, P. (2021). Evaluation of a VERT-based module for proton radiotherapy education and training. JOURNAL OF RADIOTHERAPY IN PRACTICE, 20(2), 139-143. doi:10.1017/S1460396920000473DOI: 10.1017/S1460396920000473
Shrewsbury-Gee, K., Kelly, D., & Kirby, M. (2021). Examining the frequency and concomitant dose of geometric verification imaging for patients undergoing proton beam therapy for ocular tumours; an audit of current clinical practice.. BJR open, 3(1), 20210015. doi:10.1259/bjro.20210015DOI: 10.1259/bjro.20210015
Southworth, A., Ketterer, S. -J., & Kirby, M. (2021). Patient and radiographer acceptability of prophylactic skin care for breast patients receiving radiotherapy. RADIOGRAPHY, 27(3), 755-760. doi:10.1016/j.radi.2021.02.010DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2021.02.010
Use of an e-learning tool to increase Therapeutic Radiographers knowledge and awareness regarding information giving on the late effects of pelvic radiotherapy (Conference Paper)
Oliver, L., Kirby, M., & Porritt, B. (2021, March 17). Use of an e-learning tool to increase Therapeutic Radiographers knowledge and awareness regarding information giving on the late effects of pelvic radiotherapy. In BIR Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting 2021. Virtual.
Ball, B., Kirby, M., Ketterer, S. -J., Mullen, E., Howard, L., & Bridge, P. (2021). Radiotherapy-specific interprofessional learning through simulation. RADIOGRAPHY, 27(1), 187-192. doi:10.1016/j.radi.2020.07.016DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2020.07.016
2020
Kirby, M., Porritt, B., Ketterer, S. -J., Oliver, L., & Southworth, A. (2020). MSc Radiotherapy Dissertations -a source of clinically relevant research for service improvements.
MSc Radiotherapy dissertations – a source of clinically relevant research for service improvements (Poster)
Kirby, M. C., Oliver, L., & Ketterer, S. J. (2020). MSc Radiotherapy dissertations – a source of clinically relevant research for service improvements. Poster session presented at the meeting of University of Liverpool and Liverpool Hospitals NMAHP Virtual Research Festiva. Liverpool.
Evaluating VERT as a radiotherapy plan evaluation tool: comparison with treatment planning software (Journal article)
Bridge, P., Kirby, M. C., & Callender, J. A. (2020). Evaluating VERT as a radiotherapy plan evaluation tool: comparison with treatment planning software. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 19(3), 210-214. doi:10.1017/s1460396919000797DOI: 10.1017/s1460396919000797
Manning-Stanley, A., & Kirby, M. (n.d.). An investigation of undergraduate diagnostic radiographer expectations of clinical role development. In UK Imaging and Oncology 2020 (Online).
2019
Ketterer, S. -J., Callender, J., Warren, M., Al-Samarraie, F., Ball, B., Calder, K. -A., . . . Bridge, P. (2019). Simulated versus traditional therapeutic radiography placements: A randomised controlled trial. Radiography. doi:10.1016/j.radi.2019.10.005DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2019.10.005
Bridge, P., Al-Samarraie, F., Ball, B., Calder, K., Callender, J., Edgerley, J., . . . Warren, M. (2019). Realistic Radiation Therapist Training in a Simulated Clinical Department. International Journal of Radiation: Oncology - Biology - Physics. doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.2204DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.2204
Realistic Radiation Therapist Training in a Simulated Clinical Department (Conference Paper)
Bridge, P., Al-Samarraie, F., Ball, B., Calder, K. A., Callender, J., Edgerley, J., . . . Warren, M. (2019). Realistic Radiation Therapist Training in a Simulated Clinical Department. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS Vol. 105 (pp. E148-E149). doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.2204DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.2204
On-treatment Verification Imaging: A Study Guide for IGRT (Book)
Kirby, M., & Calder, K. -A. (n.d.). On-treatment Verification Imaging. CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781351007764
2018
Kirby, M. C. (2018). Virtual environment for teaching Radiotherapy Physics - a four year experience. In 16th Learning and Teaching Conference, University of Liverpool. Liverpool, UK. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.35685.09442DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35685.09442
Mapimhidze, T., & Kirby, M. C. (2018). A critical review of migration effects on cancer incidence and mortality in the UK. Poster session presented at the meeting of The UK Radiological Congress and Radiation Oncology Congress. Liverpool, UK.
Gallagher, T., Edgerley, J., & Kirby, M. C. (2018). A critical review of physical, psychological and social effects of breast cancer for younger women. Poster session presented at the meeting of The UK Radiological Congress and Radiation Oncology Congress. Liverpool, UK.
Hayes, H., & Kirby, M. C. (2018). A service evaluation of radiotherapy patients in terms of travel time, diagnosis & treatment intent, at one centre in England. Poster session presented at the meeting of The UK Radiological Congress and Radiation Oncology Congress. Liverpool, UK.
Davies, A., Edgerley, J., Bennion, C., & Kirby, M. C. (2018). Implementation of a lung cancer screening programme in the UK using low-dose CT – does the literature support it?. Poster session presented at the meeting of The UK Radiological Congress and Radiation Oncology Congress. Liverpool, UK.
Kirk, D., & Kirby, M. C. (2018). Range uncertainties in proton beam therapy for paranasal cancer in a UK service: a narrative review. In TipSRO Publication Workshop ESTRO 37. Barcelona, Spain. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.23308.62084DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.23308.62084
Kirby, M. C. (2018). VERT Physics workbook for UoL L&T Conference July 2018 [Class Workbook].
2017
Bridge, P., Giles, E., Williams, A., Boejen, A., Appleyard, R., & Kirby, M. (2017). International audit of Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training usage. JOURNAL OF RADIOTHERAPY IN PRACTICE, 16(4), 375-382. doi:10.1017/S146039691700022XDOI: 10.1017/S146039691700022X
Maguire, C., & Kirby, M. C. (2017). Magnetic Resonance Guided Radiotherapy – a critical evaluation of one MR guided radiotherapy system. Do the manufacturer’s claims stand up to scientific scrutiny?. Synergy: imaging and therapy practice, July 2017, 25-29.
Bradford, S., & Kirby, M. C. (2017). A service evaluation of the use of VMAT with CBCT imaging for Ca Cervix patients – evaluating the margin needed for target volume coverage with bone-registration matching. Poster session presented at the meeting of UK Radiation Oncology Congress 2017. Manchester, UK.
2016
International Audit of VERT Practice: Preliminary Findings (Conference Paper)
Bridge, P., Appleyard, R., Boejen, A., Giles, E., Kirby, M. C., & Williams, A. (2016). International Audit of VERT Practice: Preliminary Findings. In BIR VERT Educational Study Day (Online). London, UK.
VERT and radiotherapy Physics/technology (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C. (2016). VERT and radiotherapy Physics/technology. In BIR VERT Educational Study Day (Online). London, UK.
VERT and radiotherapy Physics/technology (Presentation material)
Kirby, M. C. (2016). VERT and radiotherapy Physics/technology. British Institute of Radiology, London, UK.
Calder, K. A., & Kirby, M. C. (2016). The use of self-directed, group project work for teaching technical aspects of radiotherapy equipment to undergraduate therapeutic radiography students. Poster session presented at the meeting of UK Radiation Oncology Congress 2016. Liverpool.
Lowe, C., Baker, A., & Kirby, M. C. (2016). VMAT with image guided verification for rectal cancer patients; a service evaluation to develop and justify current CBCT protocol. Poster session presented at the meeting of UK Radiation Oncology Congress 2016. Manchester, UK.
Ideas for Research Dissemination/Online Publishing (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C. (2016). Ideas for Research Dissemination/Online Publishing. In 2nd VERT Research Special Interest Group Meeting. London South Bank University, London,.
2015
Kirby, M. C. (2015). Teaching radiotherapy physics concepts using simulation: experience with student radiographers in Liverpool, UK. Medical Physics International, 3(2), 87-93. Retrieved from http://www.iomp.org/
Teaching Radiotherapy Physics using simulation (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C. (2015). Teaching Radiotherapy Physics using simulation. In MPEC 2015 IPEM Medical Physics and Engineering Conference. Liverpool, UK.
Teaching Physics using simulation (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C. (2015). Teaching Physics using simulation. In UKRO 2015 ‘Innovation and Inspiration' – National UK Radiation Oncology Conference. Coventry, UK.
2014
VERT Physics for fundamental principles of radiation therapy (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C. (2014). VERT Physics for fundamental principles of radiation therapy. In US VERT Educators Workshop. San Francisco, USA.
VERT Physics as a teaching tool (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C. (2014). VERT Physics as a teaching tool. In 4th International VERT User Meeting. Liverpool, UK.
Radiography Education Programme Development (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C., Al-Samarraie, F., & Ball, B. (2014). Radiography Education Programme Development. In British Institute of Radiology Meeting on Radiotherapy- Meeting the current and future workforce challenges for patient care in a changing context.. London.
Clinical technology in 21st century radiotherapy education - towards greater alignment with clinical competencies (Poster)
Kirby, M., Pennington, H., Al-Samarraie, F., Burgess, K., Calder, K. A., Hill, G., . . . Waywell, L. (2014). Clinical technology in 21st century radiotherapy education - towards greater alignment with clinical competencies. Poster session presented at the meeting of Unknown Conference. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
EP-1883: Clinical technology in 21st century radiotherapy education - towards greater alignment with clinical competencies (Journal article)
Kirby, M., Pennington, H., Al-Samarraie, F., Burgess, K., Calder, K. A., Hill, G., . . . Waywell, L. (2014). EP-1883: Clinical technology in 21st century radiotherapy education - towards greater alignment with clinical competencies. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 111, S317. doi:10.1016/s0167-8140(15)32001-6DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)32001-6
2013
Clinical technology in 21st century radiotherapy education (Conference Paper)
Kirby, M. C., Al-Samarraie, F., Ball, B., Burgess, K., Calder, K., Egan, J., . . . Waywell, L. (2013). Clinical technology in 21st century radiotherapy education. In UKRO 2013. Nottingham.
2010
Kirby, M. C., & Davies, J. (2010). Buyer’s Guide: Radiotherapy external beam record and verify/oncology management systems (CEP10046). NHS Centre for Evidence Based Purchasing.
Buyer’s Guide: Radiotherapy external beam record and verify/oncology management systems (Book)
Kirby, M. C., & Davies, J. (2010). Buyer’s Guide: Radiotherapy external beam record and verify/oncology management systems. London, UK: NHS Centre for Evidenced-based Purchasing.
Kirby, M. C. (2010). Radiotherapy in Practice – Imaging HoskinP GohV ISBN: 978-0-199-23132-4. The British Journal of Radiology, 83(995), 993. doi:10.1259/bjr-83-995-993DOI: 10.1259/bjr-83-995-993
2009
The use of computed radiography for routine linear accelerator and simulator quality control (Journal article)
Patel, I., Natarajan, T., Hassan, S. S., & Kirby, M. C. (2009). The use of computed radiography for routine linear accelerator and simulator quality control. BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, 82(982), 827-838. doi:10.1259/bjr/98497325DOI: 10.1259/bjr/98497325
2008
A computationally efficient method for automatic registration of orthogonal x-ray images with volumetric CT data (Journal article)
Chen, X., Varley, M. R., Shark, L. -K., Shentall, G. S., & Kirby, M. C. (2008). A computationally efficient method for automatic registration of orthogonal x-ray images with volumetric CT data. PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 53(4), 967-983. doi:10.1088/0031-9155/53/4/010DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/53/4/010
On Target Ensuring Geometric Accuracy in Radiotherapy (Book)
On Target Ensuring Geometric Accuracy in Radiotherapy (2008). .
2007
The use of Computed Radiography for Megavoltage Linear Accelerator Quality Control (Poster)
Patel, I., Natarajan, T., & Kirby, M. C. (2007). The use of Computed Radiography for Megavoltage Linear Accelerator Quality Control. Poster session presented at the meeting of 49th Annual ASTRO Meeting, 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2007. Los Angeles, USA.
Automatic 3D-2D image registration using partial digitally reconstructed radiographs along projected anatomic contours (Conference Paper)
Chen, X., Varley, M. R., Shark, L. -K., Shentall, G. S., & Kirby, M. C. (2007). Automatic 3D-2D image registration using partial digitally reconstructed radiographs along projected anatomic contours. In MEDIVIZ 2007: 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE MEDICAL INFORMATION VISUALISATION - BIOMEDICAL VISUALISATION, PROCEEDINGS (pp. 3-+). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Initial experience of the implementation and integration of Computed Radiography into a quality control system for external beam radiotherapy (Poster)
Patel, I., Natarajan, T., Hassan, S., & Kirby, M. C. (2007). Initial experience of the implementation and integration of Computed Radiography into a quality control system for external beam radiotherapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th Biennial ESTRO Meeting on Physics and Radiation Technology for Clinical Radiotherapy, 8-13 Sept 2007. Barcelona, Spain.
Design and implementation of an electronic data recording and processing system for physics quality control checks in external beam radiotherapy (Journal article)
Patel, I., & Kirby, M. C. (2007). Design and implementation of an electronic data recording and processing system for physics quality control checks in external beam radiotherapy. BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, 80(950), 126-131. doi:10.1259/bjr/32367104DOI: 10.1259/bjr/32367104
2006
Developments in electronic portal imaging systems (Journal article)
Kirby, M. C., & Glendinning, A. G. (2006). Developments in electronic portal imaging systems. BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, 79, S50-S65. doi:10.1259/bjr/21517185DOI: 10.1259/bjr/21517185
Design and implementation of a paperless data system for physics QC for external beam radiotherapy (Poster)
Patel, I., & Kirby, M. C. (2006). Design and implementation of a paperless data system for physics QC for external beam radiotherapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of IPEM Biennial RT Meeting, 3-4 July 2006. UEA, Norwich, UK.
Acceptance Testing and Commissioning of Linear Accelerators (Book)
Kirby, M. (2006). Acceptance Testing and Commissioning of Linear Accelerators.
Balancing Costs and Benefits of Checking in Radiotherapy (Book)
Balancing Costs and Benefits of Checking in Radiotherapy (2006). .
Guidance for the Commissioning and Quality Assurance of a Networked Radiotherapy Department A Report (Book)
Guidance for the Commissioning and Quality Assurance of a Networked Radiotherapy Department A Report (2006). .
2005
Dosimetric characteristics of the Elekta Beam Modulator™ (Journal article)
Patel, I., Glendinning, A. G., & Kirby, M. C. (2005). Dosimetric characteristics of the Elekta Beam Modulator™. PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 50(23), 5479-5492. doi:10.1088/0031-9155/50/23/004DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/50/23/004
Kirby, M. C. (2005). Elekta and Royal Preston Hospital team up to fine tune the physics and clinical aspects of the Beam Modulator. Wavelength Magazine, 9(1), 15-17.
2004
An investigation of the dosimetric characteristics and clinical potential of the Elekta Beam Modulator (Poster)
Glendinning, A., Patel, I., Shentall, G., & Kirby, M. C. (2004). An investigation of the dosimetric characteristics and clinical potential of the Elekta Beam Modulator. Poster session presented at the meeting of Poster Presentation at the 23rd ESTRO Conference, 24 - 28 October 2004. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Kirby, M. C. (2004). The Production of Guidance for the Commissioning and QA of a networked RT Department – An IPEM Working Party Approach. SCOPE, 13(1), 23-27.
2003
Automatic Estimation of patient set-up errors in radiotherapy by region-based alignment of portal and pre-treatment images (Conference Paper)
Su, Q., Varley, M., Matuszewski, B., Shark, L., Shentall, G., & Kirby, M. C. (2003). Automatic Estimation of patient set-up errors in radiotherapy by region-based alignment of portal and pre-treatment images. In Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Signal Processing, Pattern Recognition and Applications. Crete, Greece.
2002
A spreadsheet based program for limiting unnecessary irradiation of sensitive electronics around a flat panel EPID (Poster)
Turner, C., Fillingham, E., Shentall, G., & Kirby, M. C. (2002). A spreadsheet based program for limiting unnecessary irradiation of sensitive electronics around a flat panel EPID. Poster session presented at the meeting of EPI2K2 (7th International Workshop on Electronic Portal Imaging), 27 - 29 June 2002. Vancouver, Canada.
Guidelines for the provision of a Physics Service to Radiotherapy (Book)
Aspradakis, M., Hall, C., Iles, A., Kirby, M. C., Mayles, P., & Nisbet, A. (2002). Guidelines for the provision of a Physics Service to Radiotherapy. York, UK: Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
Guidelines for the provision of a Physics Service to Radiotherapy (Report)
Kirby, M. C. (2002). Guidelines for the provision of a Physics Service to Radiotherapy: A policy document issued by the Council of the IPEM and drawn up by a working party based around the Radiotherapy Special Interest Group, IPEM. Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
2001
The impact of IMRT on established radiotherapy procedures (Poster)
McKay, D., Shentall, G., & Kirby, M. C. (2001). The impact of IMRT on established radiotherapy procedures. Poster session presented at the meeting of IPEM, ASM, 12-15 September 2001. Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
2000
Verification of dynamic multileaf collimation using an electronic portal imaging device (Journal article)
James, H. V., Atherton, S., Budgell, G. J., Kirby, M. C., & Williams, P. C. (2000). Verification of dynamic multileaf collimation using an electronic portal imaging device. PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 45(2), 495-509. doi:10.1088/0031-9155/45/2/316DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/45/2/316
1999
The performance of a fluoroscopic electronic portal imaging device modified for portability (Journal article)
Kirby, M. C., Atherton, S., Carson, P., McDonagh, C., Sykes, J. R., & Williams, P. C. (1999). The performance of a fluoroscopic electronic portal imaging device modified for portability. BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, 72(862), 1000-1005. doi:10.1259/bjr.72.862.10673953DOI: 10.1259/bjr.72.862.10673953
A portal imaging test object for accurately assessing image registration algorithms (Poster)
Kirby, M. C., Dowling, A., & Bulmer, N. (1999). A portal imaging test object for accurately assessing image registration algorithms. Poster session presented at the meeting of VIth International Conference on Medical Physics. Patras, Greece.
Evaluation of the use of ORFIT based head and neck immobilisation in radiotherapy (Poster)
Kirby, M. C., Bulmer, N., Davis, A., Foster, R., Hall, L., Stief, J., & Watson, C. (1999). Evaluation of the use of ORFIT based head and neck immobilisation in radiotherapy. Poster session presented at the meeting of VIth International Conference on Medical Physics. Patras, Greece.
Assessing the accuracy of ORFIT head and neck shells using portal imaging (Poster)
Stief, J., Bulmer, N., Davis, A., Foster, R., Hall, L., Kirby, M. C., & Watson, C. (1999). Assessing the accuracy of ORFIT head and neck shells using portal imaging. Poster session presented at the meeting of College of Radiographers Radiotherapy Conference. Nottingham, UK.
Commissioning a Visir Network interface in a clinical department (Poster)
Stief, J., & Kirby, M. C. (1999). Commissioning a Visir Network interface in a clinical department. Poster session presented at the meeting of College of Radiographers Radiotherapy Conference. Nottingham, UK.
1998
Digital overlays as an aid to treatment verification using electronic portal images (Poster)
Kirby, M. C., Harris, F., & Shentall, G. (1998). Digital overlays as an aid to treatment verification using electronic portal images. Poster session presented at the meeting of Radiology ’98. Birmingham, UK.
Pelvic CT planning audit (Poster)
Shentall, G., Perry, L., Stief, J., & Kirby, M. C. (1998). Pelvic CT planning audit. Poster session presented at the meeting of Radiology ’98. Birmingham, UK.
1997
Use of electronic portal imaging to assess cardiac irradiation in breast radiotherapy. (Journal article)
Magee, B., Coyle, C., Kirby, M. C., Kane, B., & Williams, P. C. (1997). Use of electronic portal imaging to assess cardiac irradiation in breast radiotherapy.. Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)), 9(4), 259-261. doi:10.1016/s0936-6555(97)80013-1DOI: 10.1016/s0936-6555(97)80013-1
1996
The consequences of fixed-pattern noise and image movement on electronic portal images (Journal article)
Kirby, M. C. (1996). The consequences of fixed-pattern noise and image movement on electronic portal images. PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 41(11), 2345-2356. doi:10.1088/0031-9155/41/11/007DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/41/11/007
A computer based method to correct for misregistration between raw and calibration images acquired using a megavoltage imaging system (Poster)
Adams, E. J., & Kirby, M. C. (1996). A computer based method to correct for misregistration between raw and calibration images acquired using a megavoltage imaging system. Poster session presented at the meeting of 4th International Workshop on Electronic Portal Imaging. Amsterdam, Holland.
1995
A MULTIPURPOSE PHANTOM FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC PORTAL IMAGING DEVICES (Journal article)
KIRBY, M. C. (1995). A MULTIPURPOSE PHANTOM FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC PORTAL IMAGING DEVICES. PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 40(2), 323-334. doi:10.1088/0031-9155/40/2/011DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/40/2/011
THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC PORTAL IMAGING DEVICE FOR EXIT DOSIMETRY AND QUALITY-CONTROL MEASUREMENTS (Journal article)
KIRBY, M. C., & WILLIAMS, P. C. (1995). THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC PORTAL IMAGING DEVICE FOR EXIT DOSIMETRY AND QUALITY-CONTROL MEASUREMENTS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 31(3), 593-603. doi:10.1016/0360-3016(94)00388-2DOI: 10.1016/0360-3016(94)00388-2
Clinical applications of composite and realtime megavoltage imaging. (Journal article)
Kirby, M. C., Kane, B., & Williams, P. C. (1995). Clinical applications of composite and realtime megavoltage imaging.. Clinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain)), 7(5), 308-316. doi:10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80539-4DOI: 10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80539-4
1994
Minimising cardiac irradiation in breast radiotherapy (Journal article)
Coyle, C., Magee, B., Ribeiro, G., Bowl, N., Kane, B., Temperley, D., . . . Kirby, M. C. (1994). Minimising cardiac irradiation in breast radiotherapy. British Journal of Radiology, 67 (Supplement), 53-54.
1993
MEASUREMENT POSSIBILITIES USING AN ELECTRONIC PORTAL IMAGING DEVICE (Journal article)
KIRBY, M. C., & WILLIAMS, P. C. (1993). MEASUREMENT POSSIBILITIES USING AN ELECTRONIC PORTAL IMAGING DEVICE. RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY, 29(2), 237-243. doi:10.1016/0167-8140(93)90253-5DOI: 10.1016/0167-8140(93)90253-5
1991
Initial experience of megavoltage imaging for breast treatment verification (Poster)
Kirby, M. C., & Williams, P. (1991). Initial experience of megavoltage imaging for breast treatment verification. Poster session presented at the meeting of Radiology and Oncology '91. Brighton, UK.
PORTAL IMAGING FOR THE VERIFICATION OF BREAST TREATMENTS (Journal article)
KIRBY, M. C., & WILLIAMS, P. C. (1991). PORTAL IMAGING FOR THE VERIFICATION OF BREAST TREATMENTS. RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY, 22(4), 314-316. doi:10.1016/0167-8140(91)90170-LDOI: 10.1016/0167-8140(91)90170-L
1990
COMPARISON OF STRUCTURE, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF LUMBAR SPINAL LIGAMENTS (Journal article)
HUKINS, D. W. L., KIRBY, M. C., SIKORYN, T. A., ASPDEN, R. M., & COX, A. J. (1990). COMPARISON OF STRUCTURE, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF LUMBAR SPINAL LIGAMENTS. SPINE, 15(8), 787-795. doi:10.1097/00007632-199008010-00010DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199008010-00010
1989
Spinal ligaments: a determination of their structure and function (Thesis / Dissertation)
Kirby, M. C. (1989). Spinal ligaments: a determination of their structure and function. (University of Manchester).
STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES OF THE LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENTS AND LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM OF THE SPINE (Journal article)
KIRBY, M. C., SIKORYN, T. A., HUKINS, D. W. L., & ASPDEN, R. M. (1989). STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES OF THE LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENTS AND LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM OF THE SPINE. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 11(3), 192-196. doi:10.1016/0141-5425(89)90139-8DOI: 10.1016/0141-5425(89)90139-8
1988
DETERMINATION OF THE ORIENTATION DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION FOR COLLAGEN FIBRILS IN A CONNECTIVE-TISSUE SITE FROM A HIGH-ANGLE X-RAY-DIFFRACTION PATTERN (Journal article)
KIRBY, M. C., ASPDEN, R. M., & HUKINS, D. W. L. (1988). DETERMINATION OF THE ORIENTATION DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION FOR COLLAGEN FIBRILS IN A CONNECTIVE-TISSUE SITE FROM A HIGH-ANGLE X-RAY-DIFFRACTION PATTERN. JOURNAL OF APPLIED CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, 21, 929-934. doi:10.1107/S0021889888008040DOI: 10.1107/S0021889888008040
1987
Determination of fibril orientation in spinal ligaments by X- ray diffraction and polarised light microscopy (Poster)
Kirby, M. C., Aspden, R. M., & Hukins, D. W. L. (1987). Determination of fibril orientation in spinal ligaments by X- ray diffraction and polarised light microscopy. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th International Biophysics Congress. Jerusalem, Israel.
Determination of the orientation distribution function for collagen fibrils in connective tissues by X-ray diffraction (Poster)
Kirby, M. C., Aspden, R. M., & Hukins, D. W. L. (1987). Determination of the orientation distribution function for collagen fibrils in connective tissues by X-ray diffraction. Poster session presented at the meeting of Meeting of the British Crystallographic Association. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
1986
Relationship between collagen fibril orientation and the mechanical properties of spinal ligaments (Poster)
Sikoryn, T. A., Kirby, M. C., Aspden, R. M., & Hukins, D. W. L. (1986). Relationship between collagen fibril orientation and the mechanical properties of spinal ligaments. Poster session presented at the meeting of FECTS International Conference. Manchester, UK.
1985
An assessment of the ultrasonic therapy units within the Central Birmingham Health District (Thesis / Dissertation)
Kirby, M. C. (1985). An assessment of the ultrasonic therapy units within the Central Birmingham Health District. (University of Birmingham).
