Associate Prof Tammy Hoffmann
Bond University and The University of Queensland Research Field: Evidence-based practice, patient education, occupational therapy Associate Professor Hoffmann’s research aims to identify facilitators to and barriers of evidence-based practice from the health professionals’ perspective including access to, and usability of research evidence; explore patients’ understanding of health information, adherence and behaviour change, particularly in chronic conditions (e.g. stroke,…
Read More »Dr Kristofer Thurecht
The University of Queensland Research Field: Materials Chemistry and Nanotechnology Dr Thurecht is developing “smart” biomedical imaging devices that can diagnose, treat and monitor a therapy. This will be achieved through development of innovative imaging devices that “switch-on” when a particular drug is delivered to specific regions within the body. This will provide clinicians with unprecedented information…
Read More »Dr Morena Mills
Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland Research Field: Conservation Dr Mills’ research involves systematic conservation planning with a particular interest in coastal ecosystems such as mangroves. This systematic planning involves engagement with all stakeholders from government agencies to villagers and the use of available science to inform resource management decisions. This research provides strategic decisions on where…
Read More »Dr Nicholas Graham
James Cook University Research Field: Coral reef ecology and conservation Coral reef ecosystems host the greatest number of species of any marine habitat. However, the condition of coral reefs is deteriorating in many locations around the world through a combination of climate change, overfishing, and pollution. Dr Graham’s research seeks to find solutions to these problems, by…
Read More »Dr Trent Woodruff
The University of Queensland Research Field: Biomedical Science Dr Woodruff’s research focuses on identifying the causes behind the ageing of the brain in health and disease. Brain cell loss is a normal phenomenon which occurs as we age, but also is the process behind several debilitating, and unfortunately common diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and…
Read More »Dr Megan Higgie
James Cook University Research Field: Evolution How new species arise is a fundamental question in biology because it is the process that creates biodiversity. Dr Higgie’s research focuses on how species interactions can drive divergence in mate choice between populations, and how this leads to new species. Her most important contributions thus far have been the first…
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