Stavros Stivaros BSc (Hons), MBChB, FRCR, PhD

Dr. Stavros Stivaros currently holds a National Institute for Health Research Clinician Scientist Award at the University of Manchester. His research is focused on the development, validation, and eventual translation of advanced multi-parametric brain imaging in children. Part of this translation entails the development of computerized decision support systems to facilitate advanced imaging provision in clinical practice.

Clinically he practices as an Honorary Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist in the department of Academic Department of Paediatric Radiology at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. He leads the pediatric neuro-radiological imaging unit in one of Europe's largest children's hospitals. As well as his academic work he also heavily engaged in the provision of expert neuro-radiological assessment in child protection issues. He routinely provides evidence to the court on such matters and provides pediatric neuroradiological opinions at the joint Manchester/Liverpool Child Protection Peer Review meetings.