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Mr James Mcevoy
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
College of Sciences
After completing Honours in cancer biology, Dr McEvoy-May completed a Cotutelle PhD, where he undertook his research across two universities, Flinders University, AUS and McMaster University, CAN. During his PhD, Dr McEvoy-May conducted clinical audits of ionizing radiation levels during hospital admission to gain knowledge of the current prescription levels by doctors. He then investigated the long-term effects from prenatal radiation exposures, focusing on respiratory physiology and immunology through in vivo models, solidifying a detailed understanding of translational physiology from medically relatable radiation exposures. Dr McEvoy-May continues his interest in the respiratory system and radiation biology, investigating the immunomodulation properties of ionizing radiation during respiratory inflammation.
Along with research, Dr McEvoy-May is excited by the education of students and their further strive for knowledge and learning. He is the Education Coordinator for the Centre for Radiation Research, Education and Innovation at Adelaide University, where he is currently assembling graduate-level resources to further the education of radiation professionals and soon build up the radiation and nuclear science professionals of the future.
Dr McEvoy-May’s research interests span radiation biology and respiratory science, with a particular focus on how different forms of ionising radiation affect the physiology and immunology of the respiratory system. His work investigates both short- and long-term biological responses to radiation exposure, employing a wide range of experimental approaches. These include the use of cabinet irradiators to examine radio-immunological adaptations, as well as purpose-built small-animal inhalation chambers to study the biological impacts of radon exposure. Through this work, Dr McEvoy-May applies a broad and integrated skill set across radiation sources, experimental techniques, and biological systems.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | Research Fellow | Associate Lecturer | Adelaide University |
| 2020 - 2025 | Research Fellow | Associate Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Award | Flinders University’s Vice Chancellors’ Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence | Flinders University | Australia | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flinders University | Australia | PhD | |
| Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Science (Honours) | |
| Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Medical Science |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | McEvoy, J., Jones, D., Stoa, L., Hooker, A., Boreham, D., Dixon, D., & Wilson, J. (2018). Maternal Radiation Exposure: Does It Alter the Long-Term Development of the Pup's Respiratory System. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Vol. 197 (pp. 1 page). San Diego, CA: AMER THORACIC SOC. |
| 2018 | Puukila, S., Muise, S., McEvoy, J., Bouchier, T., Hooker, A., Boreham, D., & Dixon, D. (2018). Oxidative Stress and Cell Death in Whole Body Low Dose X-Radiation Exposure in an In Vivo Model. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Vol. 197 (pp. 1 page). San Diego, CA: AMER THORACIC SOC. |
| 2017 | Muise, S., Puukila, S., McEvoy, J., Hooker, A., Bouchier, T., Boreham, D., & Dixon, D. -L. (2017). The Effect Of Low Dose Diagnostic Level Radiation On The Lung And Spleen In An In Vivo Model. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Vol. 195 (pp. 1 page). DC, Washington: AMER THORACIC SOC. |
| 2017 | McEvoy, J., Bihrai, S., Hooker, A., & Dixon, D. L. (2017). Diagnostic Radiation In The Iccu: The Daily And Cumulative Exposures To Patients. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Vol. 195 (pp. 2 pages). Washington, DC: AMER THORACIC SOC. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | McEvoy, J., Sreetharan, S., Stoa, L., Dixon, D., Tai, T. C., Hooker, A. M., . . . Wilson, J. (2019). In Utero Exposure to Ionizing Radiation and the Respiratory Response to an Acute Lung Injury Stimulus at Adolescence. Poster session presented at the meeting of AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. Dallas, TX: AMER THORACIC SOC. DOI |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | DeBellis, D., Penn, T., Cowell, E., Roach, J. M., Kris, L. P., McEvoy-May, J., . . . Carr, J. M. (2025). Monocrotaline treatment of the rat predisposes to altered lipopolysaccharide-induced lung responses. DOI |
| 2024 | Green, A. L., Debellis, D., Cowell, E., Lenchine, R. V., Penn, T., Kris, L. P., . . . Carr, J. M. (2024). The Y498T499-SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) protein interacts poorly with rat ACE2 and does not affect the rat lung.. DOI |
| 2024 | Green, A. L., Debellis, D., Cowell, E., Lenchine, R., Penn, T., Kris, L. P., . . . Carr, J. M. (2024). The Y498T499-SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) protein variant interacts with rat ACE2 but does not infect or induce responses in the rat lung when delivered as a S-protein pseudotyped lentivirus. DOI |
2021-$45140 – FHMRI COVID-19 Grant Scheme
2020-$9995 – Flinders University Impact Seed Funding for Early Career Researchers
Dr McEvoy-May is passionate about advancing education in radiation and nuclear science. He teaches across the Graduate Certificate in Science (Radiation Management), delivering core units. His teaching emphasises practical application and the responsible use of radiation across scientific and professional contexts.
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