Dr Julie Redfern
ANZAC Research Institute and The University of Sydney Julie’s research aims to help patients who survive a heart event but who do not participate in an existing prevention program. She is currently undertaking a series of scientific studies where patients can access a prevention program that involves goal-setting and regular encouragement and where patients themselves…
Read More »Dr Kira Westaway
Macquarie University – Kira was jointly named the 2009 NSW Tall Poppy of the Year Kira uses bone evidence at archaeological sites to reconstruct and date the environments experienced by early humans to provide archaeologists with a better understanding of how our early ancestors lived and died. As part of a research team, she is…
Read More »Dr Marcus Cole
The University of New South Wales. Marcus conducts his research into two tremendously important fields of molecular science: the methods for hydrogen storage for fuel/energy applications, and the discovery of applications for, and isolation of, heavy metals such as uranium, of which Australia has some of the World’s largest mineral deposits. Chemistry
Read More »Dr Maria Nowotny
University of Western Sydney Maria’s research is directly focused on developing a readily accessible technology which improves the way in which industry and households manage their water consumption. More specifically, she is involved in engineering and developing an efficient photocatalytic material for solar driven water purification. Water Purification Nanotechnology Chemistry
Read More »Dr Mary Kavurma
The University of New South Wales. Mary’s work is focused on understanding abnormal cell growth in arteries which is a major factor in the blockages during cardiovascular disease. Her aim is to identify the major molecules that control cell growth (and death), crucial to ensure that the artery does not become blocked. Cell Biology Atherosclerosis…
Read More »Dr Matthew McCabe
The University of New South Wales. Matthew uses measurements from space based satellites, observations from ground-based instrumentation and modeling techniques to describe Earths hydrological cycle. Identifying where Earth’s water is stored and the rates at which it is moving is very important for understanding the influence that climate change might have on our water resources….
Read More »Dr Michael Valenzuela
The University of New South Wales – Michael was jointly named 2009 NSW Tall Poppy of the Year Michael’s research has shown that complex mental activity seems to protect the memory centre of our brain, the hippocampus, reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia later in life. He has found two reasons for these…
Read More »Dr Penny Martens
The University of New South Wales. Penny develops polymers (plastics) that can be used to replace worn out, or defective body parts. Specifically, she looks at a class of polymers called hydrogels which are very similar to soft contact lenses. These materials are designed to replace various tissues within our body, such as bone, cartilage…
Read More »Dr Scott Byrne
The University of Sydney. The focus of Scott’s research is on how sunlight suppresses the immune system, allowing cancers to develop. He has identified some key factors and cells involved in sunlight-induced immunosuppression. Understanding these processes will facilitate the design of new protection and treatment options enabling us to live healthy lives under the Australian…
Read More »Dr Timothy Schmidt
The University of Sydney Timothy studies how molecules interact with light to provide a better understanding of various environments from interstellar space to new types of solar cells. His research group comprises two laboratories, one to compare astronomical spectra to identify new molecules in space, the other to manipulate energy flow in new solar cell…
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