Research Projects
Loneliness and social isolation represent major public health challenges, with one in four Australians experiencing problematic levels of loneliness...
Supervisor: Dr Lidia Engel
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Many people turn to the internet to research health concerns, and knee arthroscopy is a common topic of interest for those with...
Supervisor: Mr Tomas Rozbroj
*** $3,000 scholarship on offer to one successful applicant ***
Gastric cancers have a dismal prognosis, even when detected early and treated...
Supervisor: Dr Liane Ioannou
This project will explore how South Asian women experience reproductive coercion (RC), with a focus on the influence of cultural norms, gender...
Supervisor: Professor Danielle Mazza AM
Endometriosis often starts in adolescence, yet adolescents’ symptoms are often misunderstood and diagnosis is difficult. A general practitioner (GP)...
Supervisor: Dr Sharinne Crawford
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake impactful research on a novel forensic tool, the Early Evidence Kit (EEK), focusing on its potential to...
Supervisor: Dr Reena
There has been an increase in online prescription services offering access to contraception methods without having to physically meet with a medical...
Supervisor: Dr Anisa Assifi
The Living Evidence for Diabetes Consortium is a collaboration between the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS), Diabetes Australia (DA), the Australian...
Supervisor: Dr Tanya Millard
Young people aged 15–24 in Australia are increasingly turning to digital health tools, such as period trackers, fertility apps, and sexual health...
Supervisor: Dr. Olena Ivanova
If you are interested in research on the features of, management of and prognosis of chronic disease, including impact of risk factors, please get in...
Supervisor: Professor Sophia Zoungas
People affected by chronic conditions (for example, cancer, musculoskeletal conditions) experience high levels of personal financial burden, for...
Supervisor: Dr Danielle Berkovic
Floods can have direct and indirect health risks. However the health impacts of floods have not been totally understood. This project aims to assess...
Supervisor: Professor Yuming Guo
New psychoactive substances (NPS) are illicit compounds which are often based on structural modifications of traditional illicit substances but with...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Jennifer Schumann
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is Australia’s largest multi-disciplinary centre for forensic medical and scientific services....
Supervisor: Associate Professor Jennifer Schumann
Optimal clinical outcomes in emergency care are driven by rapid application of evidence informed clinical pathways. This is paramount in cardiac and...
Supervisor: Professor Karen Smith
In recent years, the landscape of education has been profoundly influenced by technological advancements and innovative teaching methodologies. One...
Supervisor: Dr Md Nazmul Karim
Climate change exacerbates the frequency and intensity of disasters (e.g., bushfires, floods, heatwaves), disproportionately affecting migrant and...
Supervisor: Revathi N. Krishna
Genetic variants (DNA changes) can result in increased risk of diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and dementia. However, some DNA changes...
Supervisor: Professor Paul Lacaze
Communities are not homogenous. While residents may share a geographical connection, they can have diverse experiences in their locales. Population-...
Supervisor: Revathi N. Krishna
If you are interested in research the health economic impacts of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, please get in touch.
There are multiple...
Supervisor: Dr Ella Zomer