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Dr Shaun Frost

Biomedical Scientist

https://people.csiro.au/F/S/Shaun-Frost

Biography

Shaun Frost received his B.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics from Flinders University SA, B.Sc.(Hons) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Adelaide and M.Sc. in Signal and Information Processing also from the University of Adelaide, and PhD in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Western Australia.

He worked for 9 years as a Defence Scientist with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), conducting research into infrared hyperspectral remote sensing, thermal imaging, electro-optic sensor design and development and also managed Defence scientific trials.

Shaun then transitioned into biomedical imaging and sensor design as Senior Biomedical Engineer with the Lions Eye Institute, Centre for Telemedicine and E-Health. He developed a portable camera for imaging the retina at the back of the eye, which is used in remote health and even made it to the space station to monitor astronaut eye health.

Shaun is now a Biomedical Scientist working for the CSIRO in the field of ocular biomarkers and neurodegenerative diseases. He manages clinical trials and develops medial imaging technology including artificial intelligence. A main focus of his research involves using advanced imaging techniques to develop an eye test for Alzheimer's disease. Preliminary testing indicates that this practical test can detect Alzheimer's disease approximately 20 years earlier than current diagnostic techniques, allowing earlier intervention and greater chance of altering the course of the disease.

Precise ocular monitoring of Alzheimer's pathology during drug trials could also empower the search for better treatments. Shaun also develops imaging devices and is involved in ocular screening for eye disease and other systemic diseases such as stroke, hypertension and also mental health disorders.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2014

    PhD (Ophthalmology and Vision Science)
    University of Western Australia

  • 2006

    M.Sc. (Signal and Information Processing)
    University of Adelaide

  • 2000

    B.Sc. (1st Class Hons) (Applied Mathematics)
    University of Adelaide

  • 1998

    B.Sc. (Physics and Mathematics)
    Flinders University

Professional Experiences

  • 2010-Present

    Senior Scientist
    CSIRO

  • 2008-2009

    Senior Biomedical Engineer
    Lions Eye Institute

  • 1998-2008

    Defence Scientist
    Defence Science and Technology Organisation

Achievements and Awards

  • 2016-2019

    NHMRC Research Fellowship
    NHRMC

  • 2018-2018

    WAiTTA merit award
    Australian Computer Society

  • 2017-2017

    Best presentation NNIDR Australian Dementia Forum 2017
    NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research

  • 2013-2013

    WAiTTA Award
    Australian Computer Society

  • 2013-2013

    Australian iAward (merit)
    Australian Computer Society

  • 2009-2009

    Jean Rogerson Award
    University of Western Australia

Grants

  • 2016-2019

    AADRF Dementia Research Fellowship NHMRC

  • 2017-2018

    Telethon – Perth Children’s Hospital Research Fund 2016 "Establishing a centre of research excellence in juvenile macular disease"