Matthew Lawson

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Matthew Lawson is a leading figure in high-throughput X-ray imaging, with his work centered on developing advanced phase-contrast tomography for life-science applications. His major contribution is the creation and implementation of High Throughput Tomography (HiTT), a fast and versatile imaging platform on the EMBL beamline P14 at DESY’s PETRA III synchrotron in Hamburg. By harnessing a high-photon-flux undulator beamline, Lawson’s platform dramatically accelerates tomographic phase-contrast acquisition, reducing scan times to approximately two minutes. This breakthrough enables the rapid, non-destructive 3D visualization of biological samples with exquisite detail, opening new avenues for dynamic and high-volume studies in structural biology. His most-cited paper, detailing the HiTT system, has garnered 23 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the synchrotron imaging community. Lawson’s work is notable for bridging the gap between cutting-edge beamline technology and practical biological research, providing a powerful tool for scientists to explore complex tissues and organisms at unprecedented speed and resolution.