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Dr Daren Gibson | GENERAL | AUS

Consultant Radiologist | Fiona Stanley Hospital

Dr Daren Gibson is a Consultant Radiologist at Fiona Stanley Hospital with specialist interests in diagnostic ENT and musculoskeletal ultrasound and MRI. After completing a fellowship with Perth Radiological Clinic in 2007–2008, he gained six years of consultant experience in the UK before returning to Perth. He is also a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and an Adjunct Professor at Curtin Medical School.

His work focuses on integrated, equitable, patient-centred care, with particular interests in cochlear implants, ENT oncology, thyroid ablation, and salivary intervention. At ASA2025, Daren will discuss advancements in head and neck ultrasound, the evolving role of ultrasound in oncology, and the importance of collaboration between radiologists and sonographers. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on technological advancements, key influences in his career, and how strong partnerships in medical imaging drive better patient outcomes.

Head and neck ultrasound plays a crucial role in oncology diagnosis and management. From your perspective, what are the key advancements in ultrasound that are improving early detection and patient outcomes in head and neck cancers?

Good question! The spatial & textural resolution of images has continued to improve over recent periods, and healthy competition between providers of this technology makes it a vibrant, critical diagnostic tool!

What inspires you to continue pushing the boundaries of research and clinical practice in the field of head and neck oncology?

As a ‘hands-on’ radiologist, I have had good clinical mentors, and I have been fortunate to work in supportive, progressive departments, including Fiona Stanley Hospital. Any benefits or interventions made, we can pass on directly to our next patient.

Can you share a specific experience or case that has had a profound impact on your career?

Working as a registrar in the Hammersmith ultrasound department in the 2000s felt very inclusive without edifice or hierarchy. David Cosgrove, Martin Blomley, Chris Harvey & Adrain Lim … all very generous individuals.

From your perspective as a radiologist, what do you believe are the key factors in building a strong collaborative relationship between radiologists and sonographers?

Focused, mutually agreed leadership, as I witness daily in Gerard Miller and Marilyn Zelesco, with a shared intent around a few specific contemporary research problems, leads to loftier aspirations and tomorrow’s pursuits.

Explore Daren Gibson’s ASA2025 Program

SESSION | PRESENTATION

SAT 1:45 – 3:05pm | Head & neck oncology: clinical perspectives

SAT 1:45 – 3:05pm | Salivary disorders: the role of ultrasound

SAT 1:45 – 3:05pm | The metabolic neck

SUN 11:30am – 12:55pm | Masterclass: US neck with pathological correlates