Research Projects
The mineralcorticoid receptor (MR) is an important therapeutic target in cardiovascular disease. We have identified interactions of the receptor that...
Supervisor: Professor Peter J. Fuller
The type I interferons (IFNs) are cytokines pivotal to the host innate immune response, which protects against viral and bacterial infections and...
Supervisor: Dr Nicole De Weerd
The type I interferons (IFNs) are cytokines pivotal to the host innate immune response, which protects against viral and bacterial infections and...
Supervisor: Dr Nicole De Weerd
The Myeloma and Related Diseases Registry (MRDR) is an internationally-recognised clinical quality database holding demographic, diagnostic,...
Supervisor: Dr Elizabeth Moore
We offer students an exciting opportunity to undertake translational research to improve treatment and control of STIs and genital infections,...
Supervisor: Professor Catriona Bradshaw
We offer students an exciting opportunity to undertake translational research to improve treatment & control of STIs and genital infections,...
Supervisor: Dr Lenka Vodstrcil
There is a need to identify WHY fall and fracture risk is increased among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal and Torres...
Supervisor: Dr Ayse Zengin
How do muscle stem cells form in the first place and what signals and cues coordinate their formation.
Supervisor: Professor Peter Currie
Many individuals with an acquired brain injury, such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury, experience significant and long lasting physical,...
Supervisor: Professor Jennie Ponsford
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is typically associated with relatively mild skin or throat infections but may also progress to extremely dangerous...
Supervisor: Dr Danika Hill
Surgery is the most effective treatment for stopping seizures in epilpesy.
But which patients will benefit from surgery, and how to best perform the...
Supervisor: Dr Ben Sinclair
The SADHATS study is a prospective observation study of patients at risk of postoperative hypotension at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Victoria...
Supervisor: A/Prof Jai Darvall
Nanocomposite biomaterials are an emerging area of research as we seek to optimise the properties of biomaterials to enhance their suitability for...
Supervisor: Dr Mark Del Borgo
Research on syphilis and new methods to improve syphilis testing and control.
Supervisor: Professor Marcus Chen
The project will describe the extent to which Victorian patients access emergency care at multiple hospitals. In addition to quantifying the extent...
Supervisor: Dr Stella Talic
Systematic review on single vs double barrel bypass in moya moya disease
Supervisor: Professor Julian Smith
Like many developed countries, the population of Australia is ageing; with 13.8% of the population currently over the age of 65 and predictions this...
Supervisor: Professor Nicole La Gruta
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a major cause of antibiotic resistant hospital-associated infections that can be extremely difficult to treat. The World...
Supervisor: Assoc/Prof Kelly Wyres
Multi-drug resistance in Gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB) is a global health challenge that threatens many medical advances. Infections caused by MDR...
Supervisor: Dr Nenad Macesic