Dr Taylor Dick
Dr Taylor Dick and her team have developed a uniquely integrative and highly translational approach to studying neuromuscular function that combines motion analysis, advanced tissue imaging, and musculoskeletal modelling. She has developed innovative muscle models and imaging tools that enable us to now visualize and interrogate the mechanisms that underpin neuromuscular function in more detail…
Read More »Dr Shelley Keating
Dr Keating’s research has established effective and personalised exercise approaches for people with MASLD. Her clinical studies have shown that aerobic exercise like brisk walking or cycling, can reduce liver fat by a beneficial amount, even in the absence of weight loss. In 2023 she led a team of dietitians, exercise specialists and liver doctors…
Read More »Dr Lena Oestreich
Dr Lena Oestreich’s research aims to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat mental illness by exploring new ways to understand mental illnesses and developing innovative treatments, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. Specifically, she investigates new methods to better understand the neurobiological foundations of mental illnesses, with a focus on depression and…
Read More »Dr Sophie Andrews
Dr Sophie Andrews’ research is addressing how exercise, diet and mental health impact dementia by using cutting-edge neuroscience techniques, like MRI, EEG and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS; a safe, non-invasive and painless way to stimulate the brain), to investigate the effects of lifestyle interventions on brain health. For example, her research has shown that a…
Read More »Dr Elvis Okoffo
Dr Elvis Okoffo has dedicated his career to advancing our understanding of plastics pollution in the Australian environment. His research is centred on developing innovative analytical methods to characterize and monitor environmental and human exposures associated with plastics. He has pioneered novel sampling approaches and analytical techniques for the rapid screening and monitoring of various…
Read More »A/Prof Joy Wolfram
Associate Professor Joy Wolfram’s research is focused on extracellular vesicles. Extracellular vesicles are molecular packages that the cells in our body send to each other to communicate. These packages contain thousands of different molecules that together block disease-causing mechanisms. The packages also have a molecular GPS to reach the right recipient. Because every organ and…
Read More »Dr Angela Guerrero
Dr Angela Guerrero’s work is a unique blend of social, ecological and institutional research. She uses qualitative (descriptive) and quantitative (numerical) data about society and ecological systems to pinpoint the challenges and opportunities for solving environmental problems. A key part of her work is studying how different groups, like government agencies, non-profit organisations, and local…
Read More »Dr Nasim Amiralian
Dr Nasim Amiralian’s research explores the design and synthesis of precise, tailor-made biomaterials and architectures using nature-derived polymers and nanomaterials. She has developed innovative methods in engineering biomass for the development of novel sustainable products including food packaging, dual functional antimicrobial and antifouling surface coatings, and the production of biocomposites with enhanced performance.
Read More »Dr Brooke Williams
Dr Brooke Williams uses spatial information on biodiversity, ecosystem services (the benefits people derive from nature – such as carbon sequestration), and human activities to develop innovative tools and metrics to inform decision makers on the outcomes of broadscale environmental policies and markets. Her research directly contributes to improving global biodiversity conservation and climate change…
Read More »Dr Min Hong
Dr Min Hong has been at the forefront of developing and optimising thermoelectric materials to address the challenge of wasted heat energy. His past research has focused on enhancing the material properties essential for efficient thermoelectric conversion. This involves investigating the electrical and thermal transport properties of various semiconductor materials and exploring new compositions and…
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