Chris Kokkinos

The Florey Facility Fellow

Chris Kokkinos is an MRI radiographer and imaging specialist, currently serving as Head of Imaging Technologies at The Florey. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has held key leadership roles, including Past Global President of the International Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists (ISMRT) and Current President of the Australian National Chapter of ISMRT. After earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) from RMIT University, he specialised in MRI in 1996, later completing MR postgraduate studies at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has held senior roles, including MR Supervisor at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and Radiology Operations manager at Epworth Hospital where he played a pivotal role in advancing clinical and research workflows and practices.

An advocate for MRI education and research, Chris was a co-author of a study on white and gray matter changes in Niemann-Pick disease, published in the Journal of Neurology. A sought-after speaker, he has presented on topics such as functional MRI, breast MRI, MR-guided biopsy techniques, and MR enterography. He has also contributed to MRI training programs, including the Melbourne Advanced Neuro-Imaging Symposium and the TNI Breast and Pelvis MRI Intensive Training Courses. Through his leadership, research, and education, Chris continues to drive advancements in imaging technologies and professional practice.