MSc Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy School of Innovation & Technology
Courtney Clarkin
Hello and welcome!
I’m Courtney Clarkin, a medical visualization specialist with a passion for transforming complex science into clear, engaging visual works.
While studying biology as a pre-med undergraduate at Lehigh University, I discovered a strong interest in visual communication. I often gravitated toward research and design projects that translated scientific ideas into educational graphics and narratives, with this skill becoming central to my academic work and leadership roles.
After graduating, I transitioned to a program that allowed me to deepen my technical abilities while integrating clinical science and emerging technologies. A master’s in Medical Visualization provided the opportunity to explore the intersection of art and science through projects that support students, clinicians, and patients.
For my thesis, I partnered with the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Department to develop an Augmented Reality (AR)-based tool for educating pancreatic cancer patients, combining AR technology with evidence-based design to enhance patient understanding of the Radiotherapy Patient Care Pathway.
ARRT: Augmented Reality and Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer Patient Education
Researched and Developed by Courtney Clarkin
Welcome to Augmented Reality Radiation Therapy, for patient education. Exploring Radiotherapy at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Center (BWoSCC). This application was developed to be used as an additional resource alongside information given by the radiotherapy team at BWoSCC.
All information provided has been verified by members of the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Center Care Team.
This application is not to be used for diagnosis, or in case of medical emergencies.
If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact your healthcare provider.
Feel free to explore patient specific resources and tools, including:
‘Understanding the Radiotherapy Journey?’ a resource outlining the imaging and radiotherapy process. Which includes patient expectations prior to and during appointments,
‘Patient Education for Upper Abdominal Cancers’ a section equipped with patient-appropriate information and interactive 3D models for an enhanced learning experience.
and ‘BREATHE’, a series of guided breathing exercises for patients. Guided practice modules that will help prepare patients for breath control requirements during planning imaging and radiotherapy appointments.
Dive into the BWoSCC radiotherapy journey and enjoy discovering more about ARRT, the application, development and research.
Accepted Abstracts:
Scottish National Research Forum 2024
European Radiotherapy and Oncology Congress 2025
Software Used:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Slicer, 3Ds Max, ZBrush, Unity
