Research Projects
Pregnancy-associated stroke (is an uncommon condition affecting 0.02% pregnant patients. It is an important condition as maternal death from stroke...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. While traditional rehabilitation focuses on medical and behavioural interventions,...
Supervisor: Dr Tharshanah Thayabaranathan
Maintenance of fertility in men is dependent on a population of germline stem cells (known as spermatogonial stem cells or SSCs) within the testis...
Supervisor: A/Prof. Robin Hobbs
This study aims to identify the prevalence and impact of frailty among patients admitted to hospital due to acute exacerbations of chronic lung...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Christian Osadnik
Majority of ovarian cancer patients are diagnosed with widespread disease on first clinical presentation. The initial response to chemotherapy and...
Supervisor: Dr Maree Bilandzic
Prevention and management strategies of exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome- this set of PhD research projects aims to explore...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Ricardo Da Costa
Primary aldosteronism affects ~ 10% of hypertensive patients. It is unclear what proportion of women who are diagnosed with hypertension during or...
Supervisor: A/Prof Jun Yang
Pulmonary hypertension affects approximately 2 to 4 per 1000 live births globally, with an even higher incidence in growth-restricted newborns....
Supervisor: Dr Beth Allison
Objective: To understand what are the common themes that emerge when participants are asked about their medication compliance during a pharmaceutical...
Supervisor: Dr. Eva Cecilie Gregertsen
Radiological predictors of recurrent GBM – Literature review, +/- retrospective review
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith
A Phase 1, Open-Label, Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial Assessing the Feasibility and Safety of Decompression for Unilateral Pulsatile...
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith
The EVACUATE Trial: A Prospective, Multicentre, Randomised Controlled Study Comparing Ultra-Early Minimally Invasive Intracerebral Haemorrhage...
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith
Paediatric gastroenterology encompasses any serious condition of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. Many of the conditions within our...
Supervisor: A/Prof Edward Giles
This project focuses on congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a birth defect characterised by a failed closure of the diaphragm, creating a...
Supervisor: Dr Kelly Crossley
The Medical Board of Australia emphasises that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) should deliver meaningful, evidence-based learning for...
Supervisor: Dr Filippe Oliveira
Atherosclerotic disease of large arteries such as the carotid artery is responsible for one-quarter of stroke cases. The traditional Framingham risk...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan
Global Surgery has changed in focus since the publication of the Lancet Commission. There is an increased focus on the upskilling and increased...
Supervisor: Professor Ram Nataraja
Remote Surgical Assistance in Low Resource Settings Using Wearable Augmented Reality Headsets
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith