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Research Projects

To date neurological disorders (motor neuron disease)have been studied and evaluated using a list based on the frequencies of symptoms and signs....
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan

Bladder and bowel control issues, including urinary and fecal incontinence, are prevalent health concerns, particularly among older adults. These...
Supervisor: Dr. Roslin Botlero

Revolutionary new device for treating Parkinson's. Get involved in biotech innovation. - The Reviver device was designed to improve balance...
Supervisor: Dr Ben Sinclair

Every ageing woman faces potentially debilitating physical symptoms following the cessation of ovarian function at menopause. Crucially, many of...
Supervisor: Dr Kelly Walton

Gonadal-derived inhibin A and inhibin B are essential factors in mammalian reproduction, negatively regulating pituitary production of follicle...

Pre-eclampsia is a significant cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality around the world. Prediction of pre-eclampsia has been...

Introduction: Epilepsy is a devastating neurological disorder that affects around 50 million people worldwide. Patients with acquired epilepsy, one...
Supervisor: Dr Idrish Ali

This project aims to determine how antibiotic resistance and toxin plasmids are replicated and maintained in this important bacterial pathogen
Supervisor: E/Prof Julian Rood

Platelets are the key cell in our blood that contributes to haemostasis or blood clotting. These cells can also exhibit an exaggerated response,...

Pleurotolysin: a pore forming toxin from the carnivorous oyster mushroom

Dementia affects millions of people worldwide and currently has no cure. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for ~70% of dementia cases. Sleep may play...

PBS+PLUS is a research-based approach that combines Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) with cognitive and communication strategies to help people build...
Supervisor: Dr Kate Gould

Randomised to adjuvant therapy alone or adjuvant therapy plus SOC Axillary treatment(ALND or Axillary RT)

Stroke is complicated by autonomic nerve dysfunction. The prevalence and severity of this is unknown. Prior works have emphasised the role of the...
Supervisor: Professor Thanh Phan

There is currently no agreed upon ethical guidelines for the provision of post-trial access to experimental neurotechnological devices (e.g. deep...

Women require access to postpartum contraception information to enable them to plan for and access contraception after having a baby. Early access to...
Supervisor: Dr Jessica Botfield

Postpartum haemorrhage is a common, and sometimes life-threatening, complication of birth. The Victorian Perinatal Data Collection has information...
Supervisor: Dr Mary-Ann Davey

Snake envenomation is a risk that every Malaysian and visitor to the country are facing. It is estimated that Malaysia has up to 650 snakebites per...
Supervisor: Dr Syafiq Asnawi

This PhD establishes a novel translational research framework that integrates national real-world evidence with prospective randomised trial data to...
Supervisor: Dr Quan Huynh

Our team undertake a range of projects focused on improving the way precision medicine and rehabilitation can optimise the health and wellbeing of...

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