Research Projects
To determine relationship between levels of specific fat molecules (lipids) in the blood and the presence of breast cancer Prospective
To determine...
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith
Staying strong, mobile and independent for as long as possible is a priority for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) – yet one of the major...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Ayse Zengin
Clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), is observed as genetically distinct subpopulations of blood cells that have acquired somatic...
Supervisor: Robert O'Reilly
Sex‑based biological differences are increasingly recognised as important determinants of health, yet the menstrual cycle remains largely overlooked...
Supervisor: Dr Aimee Dordevic
Systemic Lupus Erythematous is a complex heterogeneous disease in which the pathogenesis remains poorly understood. The measurement of immune...
Supervisor: Professor Eric Morand
We propose pioneering studies to prevent the consequences of infection-related exacerbations of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that...
Supervisor: Professor Philip Bardin
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, disproportionately affecting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds....
Supervisor: Dr Lachlan Dalli
Cognitive decline is a major health and social issue, as it negatively affects quality of life of older adults, and increases risk of dementia (such...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord. The accurate and timely diagnosis of multiple sclerosis...
Supervisor: Dr. Nevin John
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a common and costly cause of chronic morbidity in the developed world, which currently affects 85,000 Australians...
Supervisor: Dr Rimma Goldberg
A series of linked projects examining acute management and outcomes following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, including:
Impact of time to...
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith
The glymphatics system is important in clearing toxic waste from the central nervous system. This can be analysed by examing the diffusion (...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan
Arterial Spin Labelling (ASL) is a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique used to assess cerebral blood flow (CBF). There are many...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan
For the majority of Intersex cases the underlying genetic aetiology is unknown. In males Sox9 is a critical ‘hub’ gene involved in sexual development...
Supervisor: Professor Vincent Harley
The release of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is a property that has been conserved by both multi- and unicellular organisms during evolution. One of...
Supervisor: Professor Richard Ferrero
Endometriosis is a chronic disorder that has a major impact on quality of life. Despite its high prevalence, there is a lack of understanding of its...
Supervisor: Adjunct Prof Caroline Gargett
We discovered 2 types of adult stem cells in human endometrium – epithelial progenitor and mesenchymal stem cell (eMSC) - likely responsible for its...
Supervisor: Adjunct Prof Caroline Gargett