Professor Julie-Michelle Bridson

Julie qualified in clinical ultrasound and has worked in many hospitals in
the Manchester and Liverpool areas before moving into education and
training. She moved into the academic department of radiodiagnosis in
the University of Liverpool where she developed a keen interest in clinical
education, supporting the training of radiographers and radiologists. Julie
then became the lead for ultrasound training for the North West and was
the Chair of CASE (Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic
Education).

She was also the President of the British Medical Ultrasound Society and
a member of the executive board of the European Federation of
Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.

Julie has written many books, papers and presented at many
international meetings as well as making media appearances related to
ultrasound! She has an extensive research portfolio, currently with 6
active radiology projects.

Julie joined the Academy as it’s full-time Clinical Director in 2024, having
been a member of the senior leadership team since the academy
inception in 2022. She now chairs the NWEITA Senior Leadership Team.
In her spare time, Julie is a qualified Zumba instructor and often found in
a dance studio! She enjoys walking her dogs and spending time with
family in BC Canada.