Research Projects
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) is a serious systemic autoimmune condition, which in most cases leads to permanent organ damage, in turn...
Supervisor: Professor Eric Morand
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord. It encompasses both neuroinflammation and...
Supervisor: Dr. Nevin John
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
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
Traditionally, the ischemic penumbra has been analyses using volumetric approach. Information on neuroanatomy and vascular anatomy are not used in...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan
Brain injury is common in preterm infants and is a major cause of long-term adverse neurodevelopment, including mental disability and cerebral palsy...
Supervisor: Professor Graeme Polglase
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