Medical Projects by Theme

Medical Projects by Theme

Ageing

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
: Social and physical activities in ageing women Jarrod Kerris Medicine and Radiology Honours
Assessment of the Falls and Fractures Prevention Clinic as the Most Effective Setting toReduce Falls and Fractures in High-Risk Older Persons: A Care Program Assessment Gustavo Duque Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Cognitive training for behavioural and psychological symptoms in young onset dementia Alex Bahar-Fuchs Psychiatry Masters by Research, Honours
Dendritic cell cutaneous egression in Mycobacterium ulcerans infection John Hayman Clinical Pathology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Diagnostic accuracy of a screening tool to identify patients at risk of sarcopenia Esmee Reijnierse Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Diet and Healthy Ageing Cassandra Szoeke Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science
Does the Braden scale predict more than pressure injury risk in older inpatients? Rebecca Iseli Medicine and Radiology Honours
Effects of anticholinergic medications in hospitalised older patients discharged from geriatric rehabilitation wards Elizabeth Manias Medicine and Radiology Honours
Effects of inappropriate medication use in frail older patients discharged from geriatric rehabilitation wards Elizabeth Manias Medicine and Radiology Honours
How does the brain remove the excess number of neurons during development and aging Ben Gu Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Investigating the relationship between fat, bone and muscle Gustavo Duque Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Lifestyle for Healthy Ageing Alexandra Gorelik Medicine and Radiology Honours
Mid-Life Determinants of Health in Older Age Kate Gregorevic Medicine and Radiology Honours
Multimodal imaging measures to improve dementia diagnosis Vijay Venkatraman Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Multimorbidity and ageing women Alexandra Gorelik Medicine and Radiology Honours
New methods for investigating bone muscle and fat mass using 2D DXA images to predict performance, risk of falls and fractures Gustavo Duque Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Nutritional needs of hospitalized older patients admitted to geriatric rehabilitation wards Esmee Reijnierse Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Olfactory-focused cognitive training Alex Bahar-Fuchs Psychiatry PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Prospective study of the clinical, genetic and demographic parameters of suspected skin drug reactions in a tertiary referral hospital Johannes Kern Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours
Quantitative imaging in dementia Patricia Desmond Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Refining the comprehensive geriatric assessment Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Satellite imaging technology to detect the early signs of glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease in the retina Peter van Wijngaarden Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Senescence as a measure of morbidity Camilla Tuttle Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours
Somatic mutations in Alzheimer's disease Ben Gu Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
The blood pressure drop makes you fall Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
The Impact of Inflammation-Driven Cancers on Immune Ageing David Ritchie Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research
The power of human muscle Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
The Role of Innate Phagocytosis in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Ben Gu Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research
Treatment outcome in older lung cancer patients: does the biological age predict it? Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Vascular remodeling in patients with Mycobacterium ulcerans infection and its effect on wound healing John Hayman Clinical Pathology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Virtual reality-based cognitive training in older adults at risk of dementia Alex Bahar-Fuchs Psychiatry Masters by Research, Honours

Cancer in Medicine

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
An antibody that detects a high molecular weight surrogate ligand of calcitonin receptor is detected in malignant glioma cells and cell lines. Peter J Wookley Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
Cancer drug discovery by inhibition of a DNA repair pathway with Crispr/Cas9 gene editing and biochemistry Wayne Crismani Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Characterising Respiratory Infections in Immune-suppressed Haematology and Transplant Patients Monica Slavin Medicine and Radiology PhD
Developing interactome (Protein binding maps) maps for BRCA1 and the collagen I molecule affected in osteogenesis imperfecta Judy Savige Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Development of new treatments to halt the spread of endometrial cancer. Eva Dimitriadis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Fertility decision tools for young women with breast cancer Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research
Fertility preservation in children with cancer Yasmin Jayasinghe Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Finding a needle in the haystack: ctDNA detection for tracking cancer evolution and refining cancer risk Daniel Buchanan Clinical Pathology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Function and cryo-EM structure of the breast cancer predisposition gene BRCA1 Andrew Deans Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
Heterogeneity of treatment response in advanced cancer: role of intrinsic and microenvironmental factors Frederic Hollande Clinical Pathology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Identification of novel therapeutic targets in mucinous ovarian cancer Jessica Holien Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Investigating the link between phenotype change and treatment resistance in prostate cancer Niall Corcoran Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
microRNAs in Endometrial Cancer Ellen Menkhorst Obstetrics and Gynaecology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Predicting tumour evolution, immune surveillance and editing using integromic classification of the tumour microenvironment Daniel Buchanan Clinical Pathology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Prediction of ovarian malignancy in children with ovarian cysts Yasmin Jayasinghe Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
Priorities and Needs of Women Living with Advanced Cancer Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Regulation of invadopodium function and involvement in cancer cell invasion Stanley Stylli Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Roles of macrophages subpopulations in tumour microenvironment in gastric cancer Adrian Achuthan Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Sepsis pathway compliance and outcomes for haematology patients Monica Slavin Medicine and Radiology Honours
Structural biology of proteins involved in cancer Craig Morton Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Structure-based drug design of selective Drp1 inhibitors Jessica Holien Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
The development of anti-NPY1 receptor antibodies for research into and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cancer Peter J Wookley Medicine and Radiology PhD
The Genomic Drivers of High Risk Prostate cancer Christopher Hovens Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
The Impact of Inflammation-Driven Cancers on Immune Ageing David Ritchie Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research
The role of EGFR Signaling in Glioblastoma Progression and Resistance to Current Therapies Rodney Luwor Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
The role of FANCM gene in inherited breast cancer Andrew Deans Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
The role of invadopodia in glioma invasion and response to therapeutics Stanley Stylli Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
The role of RECQL4 gene in cancer predispositon Andrew Deans Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
The role of STAT3-mediated Cancer Progression and Resistance to Current Therapies Rodney Luwor Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Treatment outcome in older lung cancer patients: does the biological age predict it? Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Understanding how A-to-I RNA editing modifies the immunogenicity of endogenous RNA Carl Walkley Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding how immune cell function is impacted by novel therapies in patients with B cell malignancies David Ritchie Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Understanding the microenvironment of lymphodema Ramin Shayan Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding the role of CXCR7 in lymphodema following radiation injury Ramin Shayan Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
WomenCAN: Promoting and advancing women’s health and wellbeing after cancer Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science

Cardiometabolic

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
An antibody that detects a high molecular weight surrogate ligand of calcitonin receptor is detected in malignant glioma cells and cell lines Peter Wookey Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
An antibody that detects a high molecular weight surrogate ligand of calcitonin receptor is detected in malignant glioma cells and cell lines. Peter J Wookley Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
Assessment of mitochondrial function in a mouse model of obesity and type 2 diabetes Sof Andrikopoulos Medicine and Radiology Honours
Bio-engineering complex next generation human liver organoids Geraldine Mitchell Surgery PhD, Honours
Characterization of GPR35 in models of cardiac and renal disease Andrew Kompa Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Closed-loop bioelectrical neuromodulation control over bladder function Sophie Payne Medical Bionics Department Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Closing the Gap on Aboriginal Cardiovascular Health disparities- Using Big Data to understand the patient health journey Luke Burchill Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research
Common severe childhood infections, innate inflammatory responses and cardiometabolic risk: The VASCular changes aFter INfectious Diseases (VASCFIND) study David Burgner Paediatrics PhD
Detecting the tissue of origin of circulating cell free DNA Lachlan Coin Clinical Pathology Masters by Research, Honours
Drug development for metabolic diseases Jon Oakhill PhD, Honours
Effect of uraemic toxins of vascular reactivity Andrew Kompa Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy Ada Cheung Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Engineering a tissue flap Geraldine Mitchell Surgery PhD, Honours
Exploring the acute effects of sleeve gastrectomy on mental health Priya Sumithran Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Exploring the microbiome and epigenetic links in obesity development Barbara Fam Medicine and Radiology Honours
Factors that determine islet antigen-specific T cell expansion before the onset of Type 1 diabetes Helen Thomas Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science
Gene signatures of the ‘lymphaticome’ Dr Ramin Shayan
Tara Karnezis 		Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Genetic Analysis of Impaired beta Cell Function and Loss in Type 2 diabetes Sof Andrikopoulos Medicine and Radiology Honours
Improving the health and well-being of the trans and gender diverse community Ada Cheung Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Inhibiting hypoxia and inflammation-induced damage to improve the outcomes of islet transplantation Michaela Waibel Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Inhibition of microglia inflammation by AMPK for obesity treatment Sandra Galic Medicine and Radiology PhD
Investigating a novel mechanism for improving beta-cell function in type 2 diabetes Kim Loh Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
Investigating cardiovascular disease in Friedreich's ataxia using human induced pluripotent stem cells Shiang (Max) Lim Surgery PhD, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Lifestyle Factors and Cognitive Health Cassandra Szoeke Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research
Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Risk from Mid- to Late-life in Women Alexandra Gorelik Medicine and Radiology PhD, Master of Biomedical Science
Modelling diabetic-induced cardiomyopathy using human cardiac organoids Shiang (Max) Lim Surgery PhD, Master of Biomedical Science
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – characterising disease features in order to develop new therapies Amanda Edgley Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Novel therapies for the treatment of cardiorenal syndrome Andrew Kompa Medicine and Radiology PhD
Pharmacological approaches to food craving Priya Sumithran Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Refining the comprehensive geriatric assessment Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Regulation of ghrelin signalling by AMPK Sandra Galic Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Simplifying clinical acid-base diagnosis in critical care David Story Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Sternal ultrasound assessment of plate vs. wire fixation Alistair Royse Surgery Masters by Research, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Structure-based drug design of selective Drp1 inhibitors Jessica Holien Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Targeting inflammation and fibrosis for the treatment of retinal disease Roy Kong Medicine and Radiology PhD
The blood pressure drop makes you fall Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
The cellular fuel gauge: Novel mechanisms of metabolic control Jon Oakhill Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
The development of anti-NPY1 receptor antibodies for research into and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and cancer Peter J Wookley Medicine and Radiology PhD
Tracking Physical Activity in Young Adults with Heart Disease Luke Burchill Medicine and Radiology Honours
Treating fibrosis and inflammation to prevent end-organ damage in diabetes Roy Kong Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Treatment outcome in older lung cancer patients: does the biological age predict it? Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Type I interferon regulation of macrophage metabolism and activation Andrew Fleetwood Medicine and Radiology Honours
Understanding how Type 17 immunity and IL-17 cytokines regulate Type 1 diabetes Andrew Sutherland Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding the role of Alzheimer’s tau protein in whole body glucose metabolism and type 2 diabetes Evelyn Marin Medicine and Radiology Honours
Using the JAK1/JAK2 Inhibitor Baricitinib to treat new-onset Type 1 diabetes Helen Thomas Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science
What are antigens/epitopes are recognized in by islet-infiltrating CD8+ T cells in people with type 1 diabetes? Stuart Mannering Medicine and Radiology PhD, Master of Biomedical Science

Child Health in Medicine

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
'Beating the odds': Early life experiences influencing the association between genetic prediction and language development in mid-childhood Anneke Grobler Paediatrics Honours
A new muscle endurance test for the arms Kate Carroll Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
A survey and audit of postnatal corticosteroid use to reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in extremely preterm infants Brett Manley Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
Anatomical and physiological characterisation of the Fgf10-deficient mice during embryonic development Warwick Teague Paediatrics Honours
Antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Mycoplasma Gerald Murray Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Application of multi-omic approaches to identify the genetic bases of disorders of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. John Christodoulou Paediatrics Honours
Australian children and adults exposure to trace elements, and their association with cognition and development Richard Saffery Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Characterisation of rotavirus strains emerging in the vaccine era Julie Bines Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Characterising the genetic profile of gubernacular cells derived from androgen receptor knockout mice (ARKO) during testicular descent Gulcan Sarila Paediatrics Honours
Characterising the immune response to RSV in preterm and term infants Paul Licciardi Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Clinical features in a common inherited cause of kidney failure Judy Savige Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Common infections in children and the risk of cardiovascular disease - a role for innate immune memory? David Burgner Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Common severe childhood infections, innate inflammatory responses and cardiometabolic risk: The VASCular changes aFter INfectious Diseases (VASCFIND) study David Burgner Paediatrics PhD
Concussion Essentials: A clinical trial for reducing persisting symptoms after child concussion Vicki Anderson Paediatrics PhD
Dendritic cell cutaneous egression in Mycobacterium ulcerans infection John Hayman Clinical Pathology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Developing a new treatment for stomach cancer Phil Sutton Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Developing a vaccine to protect children with cystic fibrosis from pathogenic infection Phil Sutton Paediatrics Honours
Developing novel diagnosis methods for tree nut allergies Kirsten Perrett Paediatrics Honours
Developing novel methods for the diagnosis of tree nut allergies Kirsten Perrett Paediatrics PhD
Development and validation of qPCR RNA testing for E. coli, K. pneumoniae and S. epidermidis Amanda Gwee Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Development of novel vaccines against malaria James Beeson Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Discovering the mechanisms and targets of immunity against malaria James Beeson Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Effect of congenital UDT on Gonocyte development Ruili Li Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Epigenetic programming of inflammatory memory in endothelial cells - a role in atherosclerosis Boris Novakovic Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Evaluating health outcomes of transgender children and adolescents Ken Pang Paediatrics PhD
Fertility preservation in children with cancer Yasmin Jayasinghe Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Functional characterisation of a novel gene linked to autism spectrum disorder Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Functional characterisation of a novel gene linked to autism spectrum disorder Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Gut epithelial stem cell function: the influence of enteric neurons Lincon Stamp Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
How do early-life exposures shape childhood metabolomic profile? Richard Saffery Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
HPV immunity as markers of protection against infection Zheng Quan Toh Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Human testis organoids - a novel stem cell model for reproductive disorders Katie Ayers Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Identification of blood markers of delayed concussion in children Vera Ignjatovic Paediatrics Honours
Identification of new genes that cause Disorders/Differences of Sex Development Andrew Sinclair Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Identifying globally conserved malaria virulence determinants as vaccine candidates Michael Duffy Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Identifying targets and mechanisms of acquired immunity to severe malaria in children James Beeson Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Immune system dysfunction and epigenetic deficits underpinning the development of food allergy in children Richard Saffery Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Immunological responses following pneumococcal conjugate vaccination Paul Licciardi Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Inflammation in pregnancy and the induction of innate immune memory (as underlying mechanism of cardiovascular risk in adulthood) David Burgner Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Inflammatory mediators in the development of preeclampsia and pre-term birth. Eva Dimitriadis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Investigating novel chromatin proteins of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum as drug targets. Michael Duffy Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Investigating the molecular basis of Parkinson’s Disease using novel mouse models Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Investigating the molecular basis of Parkinson’s Disease using novel stem cell models Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Long-term health and social implications of risk-taking in adolescence Jennifer Marino Paediatrics PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Post Doctor Research
M-ficolin in the Immune Response to Plasmodium falciparum malaria Louise Randall Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Maximising the utility of clinical samples collected in pregnancy for population-based microbiome analysis at scale Richard Saffery Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Measuring pain in children with cerebral palsy who are unable to self-report Adrienne Harvey Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Measuring pain in children with developmental disabilities Adrienne Harvey Paediatrics PhD, Masters by Research
Metabolic profiles of mental health trajectories in childhood and early adulthood Sharon Lewis Paediatrics Honours
Milk 4 D study: Validaiton of a novel low cost point-of-need diagnostic for the Assessment of Vitamin D Deficiency in infants Anushi Rajapaksa Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
MIND the Vax Gap: Measuring Immunisation in NeuroDiverse populations and developing an intervention to improve uptake Margie Danchin Paediatrics PhD
Mitochondrial disease caused by ATAD3 rearrangments: Unravelling the complexity Ann Frazier Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Modelling human cartilage and bone disorders using pluripotent stem cells Shireen Lamande Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Modulation of toxic alpha synuclein in vivo Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
NAXD deficiency: unravelling the pathological consequences, and evaluation of therapeutic opportunities Nicole Van Bergen Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Novel molecular and clinical aspects of FMR1 in fragile X syndrome with implications for patient management David Godler Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Otitis Media (Ear Infection) in Indigenous Australians Stephen O'Leary Surgery Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Pathogenesis of pneumococcal pneumonia Catherine Satzke Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Peripheral UBE3A expression as a predictor of the clinical phenotype in Angelman Syndrome Emma Baker Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Pluripotent stem cell models of mitochondrial disease Ann Frazier Paediatrics Honours
Potential of stem cell therapy to treat Hirschsprung's disease Lincon Stamp Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Prediction of ovarian malignancy in children with ovarian cysts Yasmin Jayasinghe Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
Short course antibiotic therapy for acute septic arthritis and haematogenous osteomyelitis in children Amanda Gwee Paediatrics PhD, Masters by Research
Streptococcal transmission and disease Catherine Satzke Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Structural biology of proteins involved in infection Craig Morton Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Surgical experience in paediatric gynaecology Yasmin Jayasinghe Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
Synergistic and antagonistic interplay between Streptococcus pneumoniae and respiratory viruses Catherine Satzke Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Tablet-based documentation during neonatal resuscitation Marta Thio Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
The Baby Directed Umbilical Cord Cutting Physiology Study: A Randomised Controlled Trial (Baby-DUCC) Marta Thio Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
The relationship between diet and mental health in children and young adults Sharon Lewis Paediatrics Honours
The same but different: Transcriptional responses to inflammatory stimuli in phenotypically discordant monozygotic twins Richard Saffery Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Tuberous sclerosis and epilepsy: using resected tissue to understand disease pathogenesis Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding family preferences for accessing mental healthcare for children with chronic physical health problems Jemimah Ride Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding hospital, GP, and family factors associated with paediatric asthma re-admissions Katherine Chen Paediatrics Honours
Understanding the importance of variation in the capsular polysaccharide of Streptococcus pneumoniae Catherine Satzke Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding the molecular basis of CANVAS, a novel neurological disorder caused by an expanded repeat Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of autism using human NF1 stem cell derived neuronal networks Kiymet Bozaoglu Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Using cerebral organoids for the study of tuberous sclerosis complex Paul Lockhart Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Validation of automated blood pressure devices in children Jonathan Mynard Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Vascular remodeling in patients with Mycobacterium ulcerans infection and its effect on wound healing John Hayman Clinical Pathology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Vive La Resistance: Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance in Children Penelope Bryant Paediatrics PhD
What are the functional consequences of CDKL5 dysregulation in patient derived neuronal cells? Nicole Van Bergen Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
What is the microbiological effect of a single dose of azithromycin given in labour? Catherine Satzke Paediatrics PhD, Masters by Research
What role does Bax play during gonocyte transformation into spermatogonial stem cells? Ruili Li Paediatrics Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
What role does the built environment play in the development of allergic diseases? Rachel Peters Paediatrics Honours

Infectious Diseases and Immunity

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
How to detect a T cell’s response to autoantigen? Stuart Mannering Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
The role of the non-muscle myosin component Myl9 in embryonic development and haematopoietic stem cell function Mark Chong Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Transgenerational influence of diet on autoimmune susceptibility Mark Chong Medicine and Radiology PhD
What are antigens/epitopes are recognized in by islet-infiltrating CD8+ T cells in people with type 1 diabetes? Stuart Mannering Medicine and Radiology PhD, Master of Biomedical Science
What are the functional properties of human CD4+ T cells, from people with type 1 diabetes, that respond to proinsulin C-peptide? Stuart Mannering Medicine and Radiology PhD, Master of Biomedical Science

Integrated Critical Medicine

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
A detailed examination of the economics of end of life care Jennifer Philip Medicine and Radiology PhD
Developing a methodology for building new clinical trial capability Jennifer Philip Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
Investigating the effects of GM-CSF and M-CSF derived human macrophages on phagocytosing P. falciparum infected erythrocytes and cytokine production Adrian Achuthan Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Simplifying clinical acid-base diagnosis in critical care David Story Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding the most effective methods for translating evidence into practice in palliative care Jennifer Philip Medicine and Radiology PhD
Virtual reality and surgery Sudanthi Wijewickrema Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science

Musculoskeletal

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
BioFabrication of the osteo-chondral interface using multimodal 3D bioprinting Peter Choong Surgery Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Bioink development for cartilage tissue engineering Cathal O'Connell Surgery Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Controlled mechanical stimulation for cartilage regeneration modelling with 3D bioprinting techniques Carmine Onofrillo Surgery PhD, Masters by Research
Dendritic cell cutaneous egression in Mycobacterium ulcerans infection John Hayman Clinical Pathology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Design of tensile strength tests for very soft materials Cathal O'Connell Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Determining the role of GM-CSF in osteoarthritis Andrew Cook Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Development of Marrow Fat Quantification as a Predictor of Poor Outcomes in Osteosarcopenia Gustavo Duque Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Development of mechanical testing protocols for very soft tissues Cathal O'Connell Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Diagnostic accuracy of a screening tool to identify patients at risk of sarcopenia Esmee Reijnierse Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Diffusion properties in hydrogel materials Cathal O'Connell Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Dynamic microfluidic in vitro differentiation of stem cells for cartilage regeneration in surgical 3D bioprinting Carmine Onofrillo Surgery PhD, Masters by Research
Elucidating molecular signalling pathways controlled by anti-inflammatory steroids Adrian Achuthan Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Generation of an ex vivo regeneration model for 3D bioprinting applications Carmine Onofrillo Surgery PhD, Masters by Research
How are autophagic processes involved in bone mineralisation? Natalie Sims Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
Molecular signalling pathways controlling gene expression during chronic disease progression Adrian Achuthan Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Neural modelling of epileptic dynamics Andre Peterson Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Nutritional needs of hospitalized older patients admitted to geriatric rehabilitation wards Esmee Reijnierse Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Pre-Clinical Studies Identifying Novel Molecular Regulators of Skeletal Muscle Growth and Atrophy Alan Hayes Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Probing the complexity of cartilage using the Atomic Force Microscope Cathal O'Connell Surgery Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Refining the comprehensive geriatric assessment Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Sternal ultrasound assessment of plate vs. wire fixation Alistair Royse Surgery Masters by Research, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Structural biology of proteins involved in bone diseases Brett Bennetts Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
The power of human muscle Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
The role of CCL17 in osteoarthritis Kevin Lee Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Treatment outcome in older lung cancer patients: does the biological age predict it? Andrea Maier Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Type I interferon regulation of macrophage metabolism and activation Andrew Fleetwood Medicine and Radiology Honours
Vascular remodeling in patients with Mycobacterium ulcerans infection and its effect on wound healing John Hayman Clinical Pathology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Vitamin D deficiency and balance Marjan Tabesh Medicine and Radiology Honours
What controls the development of strong cortical bone? Natalie Sims Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours

Neuroscience & Psychiatry

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
A framework for creating subject-specific mathematical brain models Dean Freestone Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Acquired epilepsy in Alzheimer’s disease Patrick Kwan Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
An antibody that detects a high molecular weight surrogate ligand of calcitonin receptor is detected in malignant glioma cells and cell lines Peter Wookey Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours
Animal models of Brain Development assessed using MRI Christos Pantelis Psychiatry PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Anxiety and neurodegeneration in preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Samantha Elder Medicine and Radiology Honours
Assessment of hippocampal subfields across development: associations with cognition and psychopathology Vanessa Cropley Psychiatry PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Brain development and the pathophysiology of psychosis Vanessa Cropley Psychiatry PhD
Causes of Depressive Symptoms in Early Ageing Cassandra Szoeke Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science
Closed-loop bioelectrical neuromodulation control over bladder function Sophie Payne Medical Bionics Department Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Cognition and brain connectivity in psychosis Christos Pantelis Psychiatry PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Cognitive training for behavioural and psychological symptoms in young onset dementia Alex Bahar-Fuchs Psychiatry Masters by Research, Honours
Concussion Essentials: A clinical trial for reducing persisting symptoms after child concussion Vicki Anderson Paediatrics PhD
Control of prosthetic limbs from decoded brain signals Dean Freestone Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Development of a low cost, point-of-care diagnostic platform Patrick Kwan Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Development of regenerative therapy for photoreceptor losses using cellular reprogramming technology Raymond Wong Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Does stress contribute to epilepsy? Nigel Jones Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Does sugar really affect cognition? Nigel Jones Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Domestic violence and cognition in Australian women – a twenty year follow-up study Samantha Elder Medicine and Radiology Honours
EEG/ MEG network measures as a biomarker in pre-surgical planning for epilepsy patients Alan Lai Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Effects of Drugs on Cognition-Related Brain Wave Signals in the Rat Chris French Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy Ada Cheung Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Epileptic Seizure Forecasting Dean Freestone Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Evaluate inflammatory response with microparticles in blood and urine Ben Gu Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Evaluating health outcomes of transgender children and adolescents Ken Pang Paediatrics PhD
Exploring predictors of the treatment resistant schizophrenia phenotype Tamsyn Van Rheenen Psychiatry Honours
Exploring the acute effects of sleeve gastrectomy on mental health Priya Sumithran Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Finding a cure for a devastating form of epilepsy Christopher Reid Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Gamma oscillations in genetic mouse models of schizophrenia Matt Hudson Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Gene signatures of the ‘lymphaticome’ Dr Ramin Shayan
Tara Karnezis 		Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
How does the brain remove the excess number of neurons during development and aging Ben Gu Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Improve the diagnostic prediction of imaging measures in dementia and epilepsy Vijay Venkatraman Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Improving stroke outcome through brain monitoring and electrical stimulation Carli Roulston Medical Bionics Department PhD, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Improving the health and well-being of the trans and gender diverse community Ada Cheung Medicine and Radiology PhD, Honours, Post Doctor Research
In vitro brain tumour model – studying epileptic seizure development and sensitivity to anti-cancer therapy Chris French Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Investigating the electrophysiology of neuronal network dynamics Andre Peterson Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Linking brain activity to behaviour: neural oscillations and cognition Nigel Jones Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Modellling severe childhood epilepsy Snezana Maljevic Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Morphometric analysis of a Dravet Syndrome mouse model. Kay Richards Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Multimodal imaging measures to improve dementia diagnosis Vijay Venkatraman Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Neural modelling of epileptic dynamics Andre Peterson Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Neuropsychological trajectories and Health outcomes across 20 years Alison Flehr Medicine and Radiology Honours
Non-invasive intracranial pressure Sam John Medicine and Radiology Masters by Research, Honours
Olfactory-focused cognitive training Alex Bahar-Fuchs Psychiatry PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Post Doctor Research
Pacemaker channels and brain excitability Christopher Reid Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex condition with poorly defined genetics and pathogenesis. This project utilises genetic and functional approaches to identify and understand genes contributing to PD. Paul Lockhart Paediatrics PhD
Pharmacological approaches to food craving Priya Sumithran Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Cognition in Ageing Women Jarrod Kerris Medicine and Radiology Honours
Raising innate immunity to fight with severe infection Ben Gu Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Satellite imaging technology to detect the early signs of glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease in the retina Peter van Wijngaarden Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Sex differences in infantile amnesia Jee Hyun Kim Psychiatry Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Single pulse electrical stimulation for epilepsy monitoring and tuning of DBS therapy Dean Freestone Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Sodium Channels in Epilepsy Chris French Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Stentrode: Tissue Response to Endovascular Stimulation Sam John Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Stroke assessment with multi-modal imaging Vijay Venkatraman Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Structural biology of proteins involved in mental illnesses Michael Parker Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Structure-based drug design of selective Drp1 inhibitors Jessica Holien Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Studying brain-behaviour relationships during adolescence Sarah Whittle Psychiatry Masters by Research, Honours
The effect of anxiety on cardiovascular risk in healthy ageing women Cassandra Szoeke Medicine and Radiology Honours
The neurobiology of anxiety across development and sex Sarah Whittle PhD
The Role of Innate Phagocytosis in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Ben Gu Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research
The role of NMDA NR2B signalling in fear memory erasure in juvenile rats Jee Hyun Kim Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science
Towards a patient-specific examination of epileptogenesis Mark Cook Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Treating cognitive impairment in bipolar disorder Tamsyn Van Rheenen Psychiatry PhD
Trying to stop Sudden Unexpected Death in EPilepsy (SUDEP) Christopher Reid Medicine and Radiology Honours
Understand links between the brain, cognition and behaviour in psychiatric disorders on the mood-psychosis spectrum. Tamsyn Van Rheenen Psychiatry PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding links between the brain, cognition and behaviour in psychiatric disorders on the mood-psychosis spectrum. Tamsyn Van Rheenen Psychiatry PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Understanding the molecular basis of canvas-a novel neurological disorder caused by an expanded repeat Paul Lockhart Paediatrics PhD
Using brain imaging to explore language development in infants Colette McKay Medical Bionics Department PhD
Using light to control brain activity Nigel Jones Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Virtual reality and surgery Sudanthi Wijewickrema Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Virtual reality-based cognitive training in older adults at risk of dementia Alex Bahar-Fuchs Psychiatry Masters by Research, Honours
White matter imaging in the aging brain Chris Steward Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
“Glass Brain” 3D brain mapping in health and disease. Kay Richards Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science

Women's Health

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Projects Supervisor(s) Department Research Opportunity
Abnormal Placental Stem Cells And Their Role In Human Pregnancy Pathologies Bill Kalionis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Defining the role of embryo implantation failure in infertility and IVF success. Eva Dimitriadis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Development of new treatments to halt the spread of endometrial cancer. Eva Dimitriadis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Early detection of cognitive decline and Alison Flehr Medicine and Radiology Honours
Eggsurance? Making decisions about elective egg freezing Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Elucidating the role of SPINT1 in placental insufficiency Tu'uhevaha Kaitu'u-Lino Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD
Endometriosis: Characterising genetic risk, disease pathogenesis and unexplored therapeutic opportunities. Sarah Holdsworth-Carson Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
EndoNeeds: Investigating the unmet physical, psychological and social needs of Australian women with endometriosis. Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Establishing the roles of Plasmodium falciparum merozoite invasion proteins Paul Gilson Medicine and Radiology Honours
Fertility decision tools for young women with breast cancer Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research
Inflammatory mediators in the development of preeclampsia and pre-term birth. Eva Dimitriadis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Investigating the basis of antibiotic resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium Gerald Murray Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Investigating the role of novel miRNAs in preterm birth Martha Lappas Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Investigating the role of novel proteins and genes in gestational diabetes Martha Lappas Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Iron and Fatigue Marjan Tabesh Medicine and Radiology Honours
M-ficolin in the Immune Response to Plasmodium falciparum malaria Louise Randall Medicine and Radiology Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
MicroRNA effects on embryo implantation Wei Zhou Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
microRNAs in Endometrial Cancer Ellen Menkhorst Obstetrics and Gynaecology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Moving on from IVF in women with a low chance of success Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Prediction of ovarian malignancy in children with ovarian cysts Yasmin Jayasinghe Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
Pregnancy Specific beta-1 glycoproteins (PSGs) and their role and function in preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction Tu'uhevaha Kaitu'u-Lino Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
Prevalence of menstrual disorders in young women and associations with the early life environment Martha Hickey Obstetrics and Gynaecology Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science
Priorities and Needs of Women Living with Advanced Cancer Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Quantitative imaging in dementia Patricia Desmond Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Refolding of exported proteins in malaria parasites Paul Gilson Medicine and Radiology Honours
Relationship between the microbiome and female infertility. Eva Dimitriadis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
Sex, drugs and rock'n'roll: Young people and risk behaviours Megan Lim Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Sexting, porn, and Tinder: An investigation of education and health promotion Megan Lim Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Sexual dysfunction in women who have experienced cancer Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research
Structural biology of proteins involved in infection Craig Morton Medicine and Radiology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Surgical experience in paediatric gynaecology Yasmin Jayasinghe Obstetrics and Gynaecology Honours
Testing therapeutics for infertility in organoid models Eva Dimitriadis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Post Doctor Research
The prognosisdiagnosis of common pregnancy complications utilising genetic material found in extracellular vesicles derived from maternal blood and urine. Bill Kalionis Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Understanding the genetic basis of lipedema Ramin Shayan Surgery PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
Using metabolomic mass spectrometry imaging to better characterise endometriosis Sarah Holdsworth-Carson Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours
Uterine dysfunction in Recurrent miscarriage Ellen Menkhorst Obstetrics and Gynaecology Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science
WomenCAN: Promoting and advancing women’s health and wellbeing after cancer Michelle Peate Obstetrics and Gynaecology PhD, Masters by Research, Honours, Master of Biomedical Science