Brenda Watson RTR, RTMR

Accreditation & Research Development Officer

Brenda brings to the Diagnostic Accreditation Program over twenty-five years experience working in public and private Diagnostic Imaging facilities in British Columbia. Her broad range of experience includes working as an imaging technologist and the role of Clinical Instructor for Radiology for a large tertiary care facility in BC that included a leadership role in the cross-sectional imaging department.

Most recently, Brenda has focused on the Imaging Informatics field, working at McKesson Medical Imaging Group where she was involved in the development and implementation of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).

After a successful 26 month tenure at Mckesson,  Brenda was appointed to a role of PACS Administrator for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. 

Brenda has collaborated with many key members of the imaging community over her 25-year career and continues to progress her passion for knowledge and education in the Diagnostic Imaging field.

  Colin Semple ART

Colin Semple has over 30 years of experience in clinical laboratories ranging from general duty work in small community hospitals to managing laboratory operations at a large multi-site tertiary care centre.  In addition to teaching Clinical Microbiology at the Michener Institute, Colin has worked in all areas of pathology as a Registered Technologist, and has attained his ART in Clinical Microbiology. 

Colin has worked with many of the leading pathologists and technologists in the province and has also been involved with special projects at the Provincial Laboratory Coordinating Office (PLCO). 

Teresa Hogenes RTNM, CDT

Research & Development Technologist 

Teresa is a recent addition to the Diagnostic Accreditation Program’s  Research and Development Team.

Teresa began her post-secondary education at UBC. Her interest in health sciences led her to the Nuclear Medicine Technology program at BCIT which she completed with honours and also was the recipient of the MDS Metro Labs Award for Excellence in the Clinical Setting. Teresa is passionate about continuing education which is evident by her pursuit and near completion of her degree from the University of British Columbia. Previous to joining the DAP, Teresa worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at both BC Children’s Hospital and Peace Arch Hospital. In 2008, she completed the International Society for Clinical Densitometry’s (ISCD) training to obtain her designation as a Certified Densitometry Technologist (CDT). 

Teresa is committed to professional development and looks forward to working with the diagnostic communities of BC in her position as Research and Development Technologist.