Dr Albert D Piersson

Teaching

I have teaching expertise spanning diagnostic radiography and medical imaging in Ghana, Malaysia, and the UK. In addition to core disciplinary teaching, I contribute to research-focused and imaging-related modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting the development of students’ critical inquiry, methodological skills, and evidence-based practice.

Research

My research interests focus on advanced diagnostic and multimodal medical imaging, with particular emphasis on neuroimaging, maternal-foetal imaging, and the application of artificial intelligence. I am especially interested in using AI and multimodal imaging techniques to improve image reconstruction, quantitative analysis, and early detection of disease, including neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions. My work also engages with ethics, education, and workforce development in medical imaging, and climate change, particularly within global health and low-resource settings.

Publications and conferences

Publications (selected)

• Piersson, A.D., Ofori-Manteaw, B., Mumuni, H.N. & Dzefi-Tettey, K., 2025. Readability of patient education materials on cardiac MRI. European Heart Journal – Imaging Methods and Practice. doi:10.1093/ehjimp/qyaf111.
• Piersson, A.D., Nunoo, G., Dzefi-Tettey, K. & Otumi, N., 2025. Utility of advanced brain MRI techniques for clinical and research purposes in a low-resource setting: A multicentre survey. Next Research, 2(3), 100638. doi:10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100638.
• Dzefi-Tettey, K., Edzie, E.K.M., Piersson, A.D., Brakohiapa, E.K., Nixon, H.R., Jackson, E.K., Armah, K.O., Bockarie, A.S., Kusodzi, H. & Asemah, A.R., 2025. Prevalence and reporting rates of extraspinal findings for lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital. Cureus, 17(4), e82527.
• Ohene-Botwe, B., Amedu, C., Antwi, W.K., Abdul-Razak, W., Kyei, K.A., Arkoh, S., Mudadi, L.S., Mushosho, E.Y., Bwanga, O., Chinene, B., Nyawani, P., Mutandiro, L.C. & Piersson, A.D., 2024. Promoting sustainability activities in clinical radiography practice and education in resource-limited countries: A discussion paper. Radiography (London), 30(Suppl. 1), pp.56–61.
• Dzefi-Tettey, K., Mesi Edzie, E.K., Brakohiapa, E.K., Amaning, O.A. & Piersson, A.D., 2024. Terson’s syndrome leading to fatal outcome in a 36-year-old woman: A case report. Radiology Case Reports, 19(5), pp.1827–1831.
• Dzefi-Tettey, K., Edzie, E.K., Mensah, S.K., Osei, S., Piersson, A.D., Amedi, M.K., et al., 2023. Lumbar facet joint arthrosis on magnetic resonance imaging and its association with low back pain in a selected Ghanaian population. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. doi:10.25259/JNRP_94_2023.
• MohadAzmi, N.H., Suppiah, S., Ibrahim, N.S.N., Ibrahim, B., Seriramulu, V.P., Piersson, A.D., et al., 2022. Brain morphometry and seed-based analysis of resting-state functional connectivity in default mode network of Alzheimer’s disease patients compared with healthy control subjects in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 53(4).
• Piersson, A.D., Mohamad, M., Rajab, F. & Suppiah, S., 2021. Cerebrospinal fluid amyloid beta, tau levels, apolipoprotein, and 1H-MRS brain metabolites in Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review. Academic Radiology, 28(10), pp.1447–1463.
• Piersson, A.D., Ibrahim, B., Suppiah, S., Mohamad, M., Hassan, H.A., Omar, N.F., Ibrahim, M.I., Yusoff, A.N., Ibrahim, N., Saripan, M.I. & Razali, R.M., 2021. Multiparametric MRI for the improved diagnostic accuracy of Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment: Research protocol of a case-control study design. PLOS ONE, 16(9), e0252883.
• Piersson, A.D., Mohamad, M., Rajab, F. & Suppiah, S., 2021. Topographical patterns of whole-brain structural alterations in association with genetic risk, cerebrospinal fluid, positron emission tomography biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease, and neuropsychological measures: A systematic review. Clinical and Translational Imaging, 9, pp.439–497.

Conferences (selected)

• Piersson, A.D., Effah, E.K., Brusah, B., Quartei, S.T., Mumuni, H., Akanchimayoro, A., Jones, L. & Dzefi-Tettey, K., 2025. Living in a gold mining community: Assessing 3rd trimester estimated foetal weight, prevalence of multimorbidity across body systems, and a 6-year trend in birth outcomes. European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. Oral presentation.
• Piersson, A.D. & Khubaib, A., 2025. Deep machine learning models for the diagnosis of paediatric pneumonia on chest radiographs using CLAHE. European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. E-poster.
• Piersson, A.D., Mohamad, M. & Dzefi-Tettey, K., 2025. Readability of web-based patient-focused information on clinical MRI. European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. E-poster.
• Piersson, A.D., Mohamad, M., Nunoo, G. & Dzefi-Tettey, K., 2025. Readability of patient information materials on gadolinium-based contrast agents for clinical MRI. European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. E-poster.
• Piersson, A.D., Asakeboba, P. & Quartei, S.T., 2025. Impact of maternal phenotypic factors on foetal biometry and neonatal outcomes in a hot and predominantly dry climatic environment. European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. E-poster.
• Piersson, A.D., Frost, E., Dzefi-Tettey, K., Otumi, N., Mumuni, H., Kafwimbi, S., Abdulkadir, M.K., Amlalo, J.G. & Razafindraharivelo, F.V., 2025. Public attitudes and preferences towards artificial intelligence in diagnostic imaging for clinical diagnosis in a low-resource setting (n = 1,032). European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. E-poster.
• Piersson, A.D., Egyir, F., Dzefi-Tettey, K., Amlalo, J.G. & Amaglo, E., 2025. Public willingness to participate in musculoskeletal imaging research and allow data sharing for AI algorithm development and validation. European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. E-poster.
• Piersson, A.D., Mumuni, H., Mc-Barnaman, K., Quartei, S.T., Jones, L. & Dzefi-Tettey, K., 2025. Maternal utility of liquefied petroleum gas, induction cookers, and biomass for cooking and effect on 3rd trimester head circumference measurement. European Society of Radiology (European Congress of Radiology), Vienna, Austria, 26 February – 2 March. E-poster.
• Piersson, A.D., Effah, E.K., Brusah, B., Quartei, S.T., Dzefi-Tettey, K., Jones, L. & Mumuni, H.N., 2024. All that glitters: An exploratory study of 3rd trimester foetal biometry, prevalence of morbidities, and a 6-year trend in birth outcomes in a rural gold mining community. Neonatal Society Autumn Meeting, Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK, 14 November. Oral presentation.
• Piersson, A.D., Amartey, C., Quartei, S.T., Mumuni, H.N., Dzefi-Tettey, K. & Jones, L., 2024. Maternal willingness and ethical considerations for child participation in neurodevelopmental research in a low-resource setting. Neonatal Society Autumn Meeting, Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK, 14 November. Oral presentation.

Book chapters (selected)

• Kashyap, R. & Piersson, A.D., 2018. Big data challenges and solutions in the medical industries. In: V. Tiwari, R.S. Thakur, B. Tiwari & S. Gupta, eds. Handbook of Research on Pattern Engineering System Development for Big Data Analytics. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-3870-7.
• Kashyap, R. & Piersson, A.D., 2018. Impact of big data on security. In: G. Shrivastava, P. Kumar, B.B. Gupta, S. Bala & N. Dey, eds. Network Forensics and Analysis Techniques. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-4100-4.ch01.
• Piersson, A.D., Elshami, W., Adjei, A.N.A., Dzefi-Tettey, K. & Gorleku, P.N., 2021. The role of neuroimaging in fall prevention in healthy adults at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In: P. Eklund, ed. Integrated Care and Fall Prevention in Active and Healthy Aging. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-4411-2.ch006.

Professional activities

I demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence through my editorial role with BMC Medical Imaging and by serving as a peer reviewer for several high-impact journals, including the Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, International Journal of Biomedical Imaging, and Radiography. My scholarly engagement is further reflected in my role as Senior Abstract Reviewer for the 2026 Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Pregnancy Meeting (USA), abstract reviewer for the 2025 SMFM Pregnancy Meeting (USA), and peer reviewer for the 40th Annual Scientific Conference of the European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology (ESMRMB). 

In addition, I actively contribute to the advancement of the radiography profession and interdisciplinary research through membership in professional and research bodies such as the Humber and North Yorkshire Diagnostic Radiography Delivery Group, the Council for Allied Health Professions Research (York, UK), the European Society of Radiology, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Professional Membership:

●    Member, Society of Radiographers, UK 
●    Member, Council for Allied Health Professions Research, York, UK
●    Member, Health Care Professions Council, UK
●    Member, Ghana Society of Radiographers 
●    Member, Allied Health Professional Council, Ghana 
●    Member, European Society of Radiology 
●    Member, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine 
●    Member, British Institute of International and Comparative Law, UK