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.
Professional Areas
Academic Qualifications
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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
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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
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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
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2016-2019
AADRF Dementia Research Fellowship NHMRC
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2017-2018
Telethon – Perth Children’s Hospital Research Fund 2016 "Establishing a centre of research excellence in juvenile macular disease"