Mike King

Current position: Part time MRT at Te Puia, Eastcoast

Years qualified: 49 years

Research areas of interest: Effect of X-radiation on females from birth (they have all of their ova at birth, should they all be treated as pregnant when undertaking X-radiation exams?

Would you describe yourself as a ‘novice’ or ‘experienced’ researcher? Novice

Why did you decide to get involved in research? The above has concerned me for years

Who encouraged you to get involved in research and who do you go to for advice when you need it? Stella McDonald

What sort of activities/studies have you been involved in? Charge rad for many years with usual radiation concerns