Research Projects
The behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in residential aged care can present as increased agitation, aggression (shouting or...
      Supervisor:     Associate Professor Tarsh Brusco  
  
  There is evidence to suggest that the val66met polymorhpism in the BDNF gene can impact cognitive function - particularly memory. This association...
      Supervisor:     Miss Amelia Hicks  
  
  There is evidence to suggest that the val66met polymorhpism in the BDNF gene can impact mental health - particularly anxiety and depression. This...
      Supervisor:     Miss Amelia Hicks  
  
  This project, which has the flexibility to choose from a variety of potential exposures, aims to examine the relationship between paramedic...
      Supervisor:     Ziad Nehme  
  
  Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite its significance, multiple definitions of pre-...
      Supervisor:     Dr Annie McDougall  
  
  Viral  hepatitis is responsible for more deaths globally than HIV and malaria, with hepatitis C virus (HCV) accounting for a third of viral hepatitis...
      Supervisor:     Doctor Rachel Sacks-Davis  
  
  Many women intend to breastfeed their baby but discontinue sooner than they wanted. A number of interventions in labour and birth are associated with...
      Supervisor:     Dr Mary-Ann Davey  
  
  Despite the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), many patients do not access or complete pulmonary...
      Supervisor:     Dr Angela Burge  
  
  This is a qualitative study looking at how children's lives are impacted by having a parent with functional seizures. 
      Supervisor:     Dr Lana Higson  
  
  Expressions of Interest for a PhD Scholarship with the Monash University Department of Paramedicine in collaboration with Ambulance Victoria
An...
      Supervisor:     Professor Karen Smith  
  
  Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a major public health threat, responsible for at least 500,000 deaths worldwide. In Australia, the low death...
      Supervisor:     Professor Paul Dietze  
  
  Malaria is one of the most devastating infectious diseases worldwide, causing major public health, social and economic problems globally. The lack of...
      Supervisor:     Professor Christian Doerig  
  
  Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aim to identify medical interventions that are safe and effective for patients. To achieve this goal, trialists...
      Supervisor:     Professor Ben Mol  
  
  Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aim to identify medical interventions that are safe and effective for patients. To achieve this goal, trialists...
      Supervisor:     Professor Ben Mol  
  
  Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aim to identify medical interventions that are safe and effective for patients. To achieve this goal, trialists...
      Supervisor:     Professor Ben Mol  
  
  Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aim to identify medical interventions that are safe and effective for patients. To achieve this goal, trialists...
      Supervisor:     Professor Ben Mol  
  
  **New Projects On Offer for 2025**
Metabolic memory is the name given to the phenomenon whereby previous exposure to metabolic perturbations has...
      Supervisor:     Professor Sam El-Osta  
  
  Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a severe lung disease that is the main cause of disability and death in premature infants. We have discovered...
      Supervisor:     Assoc Professor Margaret Hibbs  
  
  This project will involve assessment of the role of healthy lifestyle in fertility and how to improve lifestyle to optimise fertility. The PhD...
      Supervisor:     Assoc Professor Lisa Moran  
  
  Epilepsy is complex brain disorder, and many patients are not adequately treated with existing therapies. New therapeutic avenues are needed, such as...
      Supervisor:     Assoc Professor Nigel Jones  
  
  