Research Projects
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
Over the last 5 years Monash Children's Simulation has been conducting a virtual surgical training project (PIVOTS - Pacific Islands Virtual...
Supervisor: Professor Ram Nataraja
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
This research stream focuses on improving the recognition, response, and outcomes of serious illness in children presenting to acute healthcare...
Supervisor: Simon Craig
Radiological predictors of recurrent GBM – Literature review, +/- retrospective review
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
Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA) Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease characterised by inflammationof the small blood vessels that induces...
Supervisor: Dr Kim O'Sullivan
Dry Lab Project
Review of current optimal treatment for carotid stenosis
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith
Review of Stem cells as a therapy for Ischemic stroke (focus on homing molecules)
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith