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Understanding the greatest health mysteries of our time
Research in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences encompasses high-quality educational and research programs across the spectrum of medical, dental and health science disciplines. Our pioneering research work in many fields continues to have an impact on the health of people worldwide, be it in preventing preterm birth, discovering the genetic basis of inherited and acquired disorders, or regenerative medicine.
While our research spans many fields, our researchers all share the desire to make a difference by translating their discoveries into clinical practice. Interdisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of our research success. Many of our researchers are affiliated with multiple research groups and across schools.
The aim of health research is to find solutions for problems that affect the physical and mental well-being of our community, and ultimately contribute to the building of a more prosperous and cohesive society. Professor Osvaldo Almeida, Associate Dean of Research
Research spans the breadth of medical issues and is carried out in labs, hospitals and communities in WA, Australia and internationally.
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Using state-of-the-art facilities, our research contributes to the understanding of oral diseases, their prevention and treatment.
Our research aims to improve the expertise of our future health professionals.
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School of Biomedical Science
Research in this area explores the intersection of human pathology and health.
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We take an evidence-based approach through research, advocacy and health promotion to protect and improve the health of communities.
Course of interest
The Master of Public Health provides a foundation in the research disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics and health promotion, as well as the broader social context in which public health programs are planned, delivered and evaluated.
Studying the pharmacology of schizophrenia, addiction and Parkinson's disease.
Identifying the genetic, epigenetic and environmental risk factors that contribute to the health burden of common disease.
Ageing and Mental Health
Prevention and long term health, Healthy aging, Mental health
This research aims to develop effective strategies to decrease the number of older people living with depression and dementia.
Clinical Psychopharmacology
Neuroscience, Healthy aging, Mental health, Brain
Clinical Psychopharmacology aims to understand how these psychotropic drugs work from a molecular level, through to clinical research in patients. To treat mental disorders, an extensive understanding of basic neuroscience, basic psychopharmacology, clinical medicine, the differential diagnosis of mental disorders, and treatment options is required.
A research project led by The University of Western Australia in collaboration with Telethon Kids Institute and 13 health research organisations has identified key differences between cancers that respond to immunotherapy and those that do not.
UWA dentist honoured for work with disadvantaged communities
UWA paediatric dentist Dr Jilen Patel has been named 2019 7News Western Australian Young Achiever of the Year and also awarded the Masonic Care WA/Freemasons WA Community Service and Volunteering Award for his work with vulnerable communities.
State-first program to accelerate digital health in WA
A consortium of partners across the WA medical research sector including The University of Western Australia will develop and deliver the State's first digital health-specific program designed to support education programs in digital health commercialisation.
Professor Minghao Zheng
Professor Minghao Zheng is a globally renowned researcher and Associate Dean, International, of the Faculty of Health and Medical Science at UWA.
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Professor John Newnham
John Newnham is a Professor of Obstetrics and Head of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Western Australia.
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Anna Nowak
Professor Anna Nowak is a leading oncologist, cancer researcher and professor at The University of Western Australia.
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Jilen Patel
Dr Jilen Patel works at The University of Western Australia as a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Dentistry. He works with communities in disadvantaged areas to improve oral health outcomes.
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Dr Amr Fawzy Moussa
Dr Amr Fawzy Moussa leads the Biomaterials and Nano-Dentistry research group and is a senior lecturer at The University of Western Australia.
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Dr Mario Couto Ferrari
Dr Mario Ferrari is a senior lecturer in the UWA Dental School, inspiring students to become leading dentists.
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Associate Professor Lisa Wood
Lisa Wood is an Associate Professor at the UWA School of Population and Global Health and a Senior Research Fellow with the UWA Centre for Social Impact.
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Professor Sandra Thompson
Sandra Thompson is the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) Director and Professor of Rural health at The University of Western Australia. Professor Thompson drives innovative research on community health issues in rural WA.
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Ms Kirsty Freeman
With over 15 years' experience in simulation-based education and research, Kirsty has spent the past five years building sustainable education programs for clinicians working in rural and remote environments.
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Professor Sean Hood
Sean Hood is Head of UWA's Division of Psychiatry, UWA Medical School and Associate Dean, Community and Engagement, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He is Head of the Treatment Resistant Anxiety and Mood Disorders (TRAMD) Unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Mental Health Unit.
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Dr Karen Martin
Dr Karen Martin is a teaching and research academic in the School of Population and Global Health at UWA.
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Melinda Boss
Melinda Boss is a pioneer of research into human lactation.
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Dr Peter Franklin
Dr Peter Franklin is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Population and Global Health at UWA.
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Dr Susan Young
Dr Susan Young is a social worker and UWA lecturer who is exploring research in community approaches to child protection locally and globally.
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Dr Kenneth Lee
Dr Kenneth Lee is a senior lecturer for Pharmacy Practice at UWA. Dr Lee completed a PhD (2015) and a Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours (2010), before joining UWA.
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Emeritus Professor D'Arcy Holman
D'Arcy Holman is an Emeritus Professor at The University of Western Australia and formerly held the University's foundation Chair in Public Health.
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Dr Andrew Ford
Dr Andrew Ford's research specialisations include studying risk factors for dementia, psychiatric sequela of stroke, and mood disorders.
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Professor David Preen
David Preen is the Chair in Public Health at the School of Population and Global Health, and Professor of Public Health at The University of Western Australia.
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Associate Professor Charlene Kahler
Dr Charlene Kahler is Head of the Infection and Immunity Division at The University of Western Australia's School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Associate Professor Hayley Christian
Associate Professor Hayley Christian is a Senior Research Fellow and leads the PLAYCE (Play Spaces and Environments for Children's Physical Activity) program of research at UWA's School of Population and Global Health.
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Professor Sandra Carr
Professor Sandra Carr is the Head of Division of Health Professions Education at UWA.
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Dr Kevin Murray
Dr Kevin Murray is an applied biostatistician and Graduate Research Coordinator for the School of Population and Global Health at UWA.
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Associate Professor Nathan Pavlos
The University of Western Australia Associate Professor Nathan Pavlos is Head of the Bone Biology and Disease Group in School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Dr Ian Li
Dr Ian Li is an economist based at the School of Population and Global Health at The University of Western Australia. He teaches health economics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and researches health economics and labour markets.
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Dr Sue Miller
Sue currently works as lecturer in the Division of Health Professions Education at The University of Western Australia. Sue undertakes the teaching in the postgraduate courses, supervising research students and delivering workshops relating to teaching and learning.
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Professor Jane Heyworth
Professor Jane Heyworth is an environmental epidemiologist, member of the Global Environment Health and Research Group, and Deputy Head of School of Population and Global Health at The University of Western Australia.
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Professor Lee Yong Lim
Lee Yong Lim is a pharmacy professor at UWA. Professor Lim has worked for more than 20 years on particular drug delivery systems.
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Liza Seubert
Liza Seubert is an experienced registered pharmacist and the head of division for Pharmacy at The University of Western Australia. She has extensive pharmacy experience with more than 28 years in community pharmacy, governance and teaching, and has been an academic at UWA since 2008.
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Professor Jeffrey Keelan
Professor Jeffrey Keelan teaches at UWA's Medical School and is head of the School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Christopher Blyth
Associate Professor Christopher Blyth is a clinician scientist with the Division of Paediatrics at The University of Western Australia
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Julie Loveny
Ms Julie Loveny is an experienced educator and part time lecturer at UWA, specialising in social work and workplace mental health.
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Professor Wendy Erber
Professor Wendy Erber is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Western Australia.
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Professor Leon Flicker
Professor Leon Flicker is a leading expert in health and ageing in UWA's Medical School, researching general heath, falls, depression and cognitive impairment.
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Dr Lee Nedkoff
Dr Lee Nedkoff is a Research Fellow and Cardiovascular Epidemiologist in the School of Population and Global Health at UWA.
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Dr Julie Saunders
Dr Julie Saunders is a senior lecturer and Director of Public Health Postgraduate Coursework Studies in the School of Population and Global Health at UWA.
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Professor Gary Hulse
Gary Hulse is Professor of Addiction Medicine within the Division of Psychiatry at The University of Western Australia and previous Chair of the Committee on Alcohol and Drug Education on behalf of the Deans Australia and New Zealand Medical Schools.
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Dr Siobhan Hickling
Dr Siobhan Hickling is a research dietitian and epidemiologist, member of the Cardiovascular Research Group, and undergraduate coordinator for Population Health in UWA's School of Population and Global Health.
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Professor Osvaldo Almeida
Professor Osvaldo P. Almeida is the Director of Research at the WA Centre for Health and Ageing at The University of Western Australia.
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Professor Colleen Fisher
Colleen Fisher is a professor at The University of Western Australia and Head of the School of Population and Global Health. Her research expertise is in the area of family and domestic violence.
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Associate Professor Tom Briffa
Centre for Health Services Research Director Tom Briffa is a world-leading researcher into the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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Associate Professor Reza Naraghi
Associate Professor Reza Naraghi is the course coordinator of the Doctor of Podiatric Surgery and unit coordinator of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at The University of Western Australia.
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Professor Rhonda Clifford
Professor Rhonda Clifford is the Head of School for Allied Health at the University of Western Australia. Professor Clifford has a significant service portfolio both within UWA and externally via professional pharmacy and other organisations.
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Dr Deena Ashoorian
Dr Deena Ashoorian is an academic and researcher in the Pharmacy program at UWA's School of Allied Health. During her career, Professor Ashoorian has worked many years as a community pharmacist in Australia and overseas.
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Associate Professor Peter Richmond
Professor Peter Richmond is head of the School of Paediatrics at UWA and leads the Vaccine Trials Group at Perth Children's Hospital.
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Associate Professor Katie Meehan
Associate Professor Katie Meehan is an academic and a leading cancer biology researcher at The University of Western Australia.
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Dr Sarah Carter
Doctor Sarah Carter is a UWA lecturer and first-year coordinator of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
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Biomedical laboratories
The Biomedical Laboratories are hi-tech training facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate students at UWA.
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Pathology museum
Our unique collection is used to educate medical, nursing and science undergraduates, and assists in training specialist pathologists to improve their understanding of mechanisms of disease and diagnostic pathology.
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Centre for clinical research in neuropsychiatry
The Centre for Clinical Research in Neuropsychiatry (CCRN) conducts multidisciplinary research into severe mental illness such as schizophrenia.
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Centre for Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
The Centre for Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine is a collaborative research space for scientists to share stem cell expertise.
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WA Centre for Health and Ageing
The WA Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA) is a leading education and clinical studies centre re-defining ageing research in Western Australia.
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Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH)
CAMDH supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aspiring to graduate as doctors, dentists, podiatrists and become leaders in the field of Aboriginal Health
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UWA Podiatry Clinic
The UWA Podiatry Clinic is a university-delivered podiatric surgery facility, the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
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CTEC combines an interactive hospital environment with expert clinical educators to offer training to junior doctors and senior consultants in a way that supplements traditional clinical-based training.
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Institute for Respiratory Health
Discover leading researchers and dedicated clinicians who investigate, diagnose, treat and prevent respiratory conditions.
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The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia
The Oral Health Centre, a state-of-the-art dental teaching and learning facility united with an oral health care clinic, is the only institution in WA offering tertiary training in dentistry.
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UWA Health Campus
The UWA Health Campus provides cutting-edge specialist teaching and learning facilities for students, professionals and patients.
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J. Robin Warren Library
Professor (John) Robin Warren was a co-recipient, with Professor Barry J Marshall, of the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2005 for their discovery that stomach ulcers were caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
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Biomedical Sciences E-Learning Suites
The interactive suites offer students practical diagnostic experience and an environment that mimics the consultative nature of a working laboratory.
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Contact Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
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Monday, 29 October 2018 7:22 PM (this date excludes nested assets)
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