Dr Saleem Azeem
Clinical and External Engagement Director
Dr Saleem Azeem completed his clinical oncology training from Merseyside and obtained a PhD on PET Imaging in Oncology Drug Development from Imperial College London. He has worked in the NHS, in academia, and in Industry. Until 2024, he was a Reader at the University of Hull, an honorary consultant in clinical oncology at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Clinical Director of the Hull Molecular Imaging Centres. As the Clinical and External Engagement Director of MIRC, he provides clinical leadership in the initiation and expansion of the clinical and research imaging at MIRC.
Dr Louis Allott
Director of Radiochemistry (fractional)
Dr Louis Allott is an expert in radiochemistry and radiopharmaceutical development. He has a PhD in PET Radiochemistry and has held research positions at prestigious institutions in the UK, including the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and Imperial College London. He initially joined the MIRC project in January 2021 as Head of Radiochemistry, as part of his role of Lecturer in Radiochemistry & Molecular Imaging at the Hull York Medical School, University of Hull.
Sallyann Wright
Production and Facility Manager
Sallyann is at the forefront of operations at the MIRC and is responsible for making sure radiopharmaceuticals, manufactured on site by her capable team, are produced efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality demanded by UK regulators. Sallyann joined the MIRC project in 2017 and played a crucial role in the design, build and commissioning of the MIRC.
Dr Rebecca Hargreaves
QC Manager
Rebecca joined the MIRC project in 2020 playing a crucial role in the design, build and commissioning of the facility. She now takes on the role of Quality Control Manager and is responsible for the quality of all radiopharmaceuticals manufactured within the facility. Rebecca studied Chemistry at the University of Hull, followed by a PhD in radiopharmaceutical science and short stint at Reckitt Benckiser as a R&D Operations Assistant where she learned about pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations – a combined experience which proves invaluable to the MIRC.
Dr Juozas Domarkas
Lead Translational Radiochemist
Juozas has worked on the MIRC project since 2020 in a joint role between the University of Hull and NHS Trust. He joined the project full time in March 2025 and brings to the MIRC a vast experience from nearly 20 years working with short lived diagnostics and therapeutic radioisotopes. Juozas is a highly talented scientist and is responsible for managing the Translational Research Laboratory where he will take lead on projects which see radiopharmaceuticals transition into clinical studies.
Dr Dave Roberts
Radiochemistry & Cyclotron Technician
David has worked on the MIRC project since 2020 in a joint role between the University of Hull and NHS Trust. He has been crucial in the development of the facility, providing specialist cyclotron knowledge and radiochemistry laboratory design. David left the University in January 2025 to join us full time as a Cyclotron & Radiochemistry Technician. He brings a vast experience to the team, with a PhD in Chemistry and more than 8 years working in the radiochemistry field, specialising in radioisotope production.
Dr Bassim Abdulwahaab
QA/QC Specialist
Bassim joined the MIRC project in 2023 and plays an essential role in the production of radiopharmaceuticals for patients. He brings great experience to the team, with a PhD in PET Radiochemistry from the University of Hull, followed a period of post-doctoral research.
Amanda Finn
QA/QC Specialist
Amanda joined the MIRC project in 2020 and plays an essential role in the production of radiopharmaceuticals for patients. She brings vast experience to the team, with more than 14 years working in NHS Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacy departments.
Ged Avery
Consultant Radiologist
33 year experience as a UK based Consultant radiologist, with interests in nuclear medicine and PET CT, MSc in nuclear medicine. Involved in PET imaging from 2002, developing the service from gamma camera PET to current PET CT unit. ARSAC licence holder for nuclear medicine tracers, FDG for oncology and inflammation imaging, PSMA and Gallium DOTA. Currently also providing remote ARSAC and reporting support for nuclear medicine and PET CT services based in other centres.
Dr Najeeb Ahmed
Consultant Radiologist
Dr Najeeb Ahmed is a Consultant Radiologist and serves as Clinical Lead for Nuclear Medicine at Hull University Teaching Hospitals. His specialist expertise includes PET/CT, hybrid functional imaging, and molecular imaging in oncology and metabolic bone disorders. He has led and contributed to multiple research studies exploring radionuclide therapy, bone metabolism, and functional imaging biomarkers. With an extensive publication record and strong commitment to teaching, service development, and research translation, Dr Ahmed plays a key role in advancing integrated diagnostic imaging and evidence-based nuclear medicine practice.
Dr Graham Wright
Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
Graham is a Consultant Clinical Scientist and heads the Nuclear Medicine Physics Team at the NHS Humber Health Partnership. He has a PhD in Nuclear Cardiology from the University of Glasgow and has over 30 years’ experience of clinical nuclear medicine. He has been involved with the Daisy Appeal since 2011, playing a crucial role in the design and implementation of PET/CT imaging on the Castle Hill site. He also provides scientific support to the MIRC facility, along with a team of other clinical scientists.
Glenn Woolley
Medical Physicist
Glenn is a Principal Clinical Scientist at Hull University Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) and leads on the physics support for the Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC). With over a decade of experience in nuclear medicine, he provides high-level technical expertise to ensure the accurate preparation and rigorous quality control of radiopharmaceuticals through the oversight of specialised equipment. Glenn’s background includes a Physics degree from the University of Kent and an MSc in Medical Physics from King’s College London. Since being appointed Principal Physicist in 2021, he has helped develop equipment testing protocols and ensured legislative compliance with radiation safety standards for both diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. In his spare time Glenn enjoys scuba diving and tinkering with DIY renovations.
Aseptic Services Support Workers
Role and responsibilities
Our support workers play a vital role in enabling efficient radiopharmaceutical production by preparing materials, maintaining aseptic environments, managing stock and waste, and assisting manufacturing teams to ensure every session runs smoothly, compliantly, and to strict quality and safety standards.
