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Projects

1

Publications

8

Awards

6

Research

Projects
Comparison of PoCT for salivary cortisol with Salimetrics ELIZA Salivary Cortisol
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025

Teaching

Taught Modules
[MD3011] Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 1 of 2Tutor
2021
[MD3011] Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 1 of 2Tutor
2022
[MD3011] Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 1 of 2Tutor
2024
[MD3012] Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 2 of 2Tutor
2022
[NS2881] Nursing Practice 3Tutor
2024
[NS2882] Nursing Practice 4Tutor
2022
[PC1001] Human Anatomy and Physiology 1Tutor
2024
[PP2101] Medical Physiology 1Lecturer
2022
[PP2101] Medical Physiology 1Lecturer
2023
[PP2101] Medical Physiology 1Lecturer
2024
[PP2201] Medical Physiology 2Lecturer
2022
[PP3251] Systemic Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsLecturer
2022
[PP3251] Systemic Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsLecturer
2023
[PP3251] Systemic Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsLecturer
2024
[PP5251] Systemic Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsLecturer
2023
[PP5251] Systemic Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsLecturer
2024
[BM1031] Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 1Lecturer
2022
[BM1031] Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 1Lecturer
2023
[BM1031] Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 1Lecturer
2024
[BM1032] Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 2Tutor
2023
[BM1032] Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 2Lecturer
2024
[BM1041] Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1Lecturer
2022
[BM1041] Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1Lecturer
2023
[BM1041] Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1Lecturer
2024
[BM1042] Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 2Lecturer
2024
[BM1051] Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 1Lecturer
2022
[BM1051] Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 1Lecturer
2023
[BM1051] Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 1Lecturer
2024
[BM1052] Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 2Lecturer
2024
[BM1061] Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1Lecturer
2022
[BM1061] Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1Lecturer
2023
[BM1061] Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1Lecturer
2024
[BM1062] Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2Lecturer
2024
[BM1110] Molecules to MicrobesTutor
2024
[BM1210] Structure to Function: Cells to SystemsLecturer
2024
[BM1310] Structure to Function: Control and MovementLecturer
2024
[MD1010] Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 of 2Tutor
2020
[MD1010] Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 of 2Tutor
2021
[MD1020] Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 2 of 2Tutor
2020
[MD1020] Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 2 of 2Tutor
2022
[MD2011] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2Tutor
2019
[MD2011] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2Tutor
2020
[MD2011] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2Tutor
2021
[MD2011] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2Lecturer
2022
[MD2011] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2Lecturer
2023
[MD2011] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 1 of 2Lecturer
2024
[MD2012] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 2 of 2Lecturer
2019
[MD2012] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 2 of 2Tutor
2020
[MD2012] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 2 of 2Tutor
2022
[MD2012] Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 2 of 2Lecturer
2023
[MD3011] Introduction to Clinical Healthcare Part 1 of 2Tutor
2019
[PP2201] Medical Physiology 2Lecturer
2023
[PP2201] Medical Physiology 2Lecturer
2024
[PP5251] Systemic Pathophysiology and TherapeuticsLecturer
2022
[BM1011] Physiological Systems and Processes 1Lecturer, Tutor
2024
[TV2001] Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1Lecturer
2024
[NS2881] Nursing Practice 3Tutor
2023

Activities

Education
PhD, James Cook University
2018 - 2022
MBBS, MD, Manipal University
Awards
Teaching award
2015
Scholarship
2021
JCU Postgraduate Research Scholarship
2018
Enriching Student Learning with Interactive Anatomy and Physiology Modules
2024
Sessional Staff Teaching Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, College Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
2024
Chanchal Singh Memorial Award for the Best Original Paper
2002
Languages
English
Hindi
Employment
Lecturer, James Cook University
General Practitioner, Self
1994 - 2008

Output

Health risk behaviours and allostatic load: a systematic review
2020
Suvarna, Beena; Suvarna, Aditya; Phillips, Riana; Juster, Robert-Paul; McDermott, Brett; Sarnyai, Zo...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Sirtuins: The Future Insight
2013
Suvarna, Beena (2013) 'Sirtuins: The Future Insight'. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 10 (2):77-82. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Adenosine Receptors as Targets for Therapeutic Intervention
2013
Suvarna, Beena (2013) 'Adenosine Receptors as Targets for Therapeutic Intervention'. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 11 (1):96-101. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Drug - Receptor Interactions
2012
Suvarna, Beena (2012) 'Drug - Receptor Interactions'. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 9 (3):203-207. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Role of pharmacogenomics in the drug development
2009
Suvarna, B.S. (2009) 'Role of pharmacogenomics in the drug development'. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 7 (26):172-176. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Diabetes and Tuberculosis
2005
Susheel, B; Pai, M. R. S. M. (2005) 'Diabetes and Tuberculosis'. The Indian Practitioner, 58 (9):561-564. ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Comparative evaluation of efficacy and safety profile of three anti-tuberculous regimens in Mangalore
2002
Beena, S.; Rao, K. N. S.; Pai, M. R. S. M. (2002) 'Comparative evaluation of efficacy and safety pro. 56 (7):315-320. ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
HIV and tuberculosis
2006
Suvarna, Beena (2006) 'HIV and tuberculosis' Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 53 :43-46. ...
Journal Contribution Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU