College of Medicine & Dentistry

Semagn Abate

Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
semagn.abate@my.jcu.edu.au

Joseph Kamara

Senior Lecturer Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance
joseph.kamara@jcu.edu.au

Eric Kalo

Lecturer Medical Education
eric.kalo@jcu.edu.au

Erin Waters

JCU Associate Professor
erin.waters@jcu.edu.au

Kannan Maharajan

Associate Professor, Pharmacy
kannan.maharajan@jcu.edu.au

Fahmida Begum Mina

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
fahmidabegum.mina@my.jcu.edu.au

Lynsey Brown

Adjunct Senior Lecturer
lynsey.brown@jcu.edu.au

Ali Isin

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
ali.isin@jcu.edu.au

Muideen Olaiya

Senior Research Fellow
muideen.olaiya@jcu.edu.au

Mila Grinblat

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
mila.grinblat@jcu.edu.au

Divine Word University and JCU Academic Strengthening Partnership

Karen Carlisle - Medicine

01 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

Funded by Australian High Commission/Australian Awards PNG this ongoing partnership supports the co-delivery of workshop for MBBS preceptors. The workshops host JCU experts in the field of Medical Health Sciences and designed to address the competencies and skills required for successful MBBS curriculum implementatio

Mental Health Collaborative Evaluation Project

Karen Carlisle - Medicine

01 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2019

Western Queensland PHN is one of 31 PHNs established to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of primary care services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes. The mental health collaborative is part of the wider Australian Primary Care Collaborative (APCC) program which is a key part of the Australian General Practice quality improvement landscape. The mental health collaborative aims to encourage practices to engage in a continuous quality improvement (CQI) approach to improve mental health care provided and health outcomes. The program provides support to general practices and other primary health care services to deliver rapid, measurable, systematic and sustainable improvements in the care they provide to patients. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the association of implementation of the mental health collaborative with changes in client outcomes (particularly overall wellbeing and functioning) over a 12 month period.

Identiﬁcation of good practices in engaging communities in research for implementation and in social innovation in health in low- and middle-income countries

Karen Carlisle - Medicine

01 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021

This project will undertake a systematic review to identify lessons learned around processes to engage communities in health services research in low and middle countries in South East Asia and the Pacific. It will focus on both the types of engagement (participants, stakeholders, partners, initiators and leaders) and the results update processes and outcomes. It will adhere to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analysis (PRISMA) checklist and access published, systematic reviews and grey literature.

Using virtual and augmented reality with Vive.

Alex Trollope - Anatomy & Pathology

This pilot project aims to test the application the Vive System initially in a small cohort using two devices and to explore how effective the Vive system is at engaging students in a fun and interactive way when learning about anatomy.

Interactive and adaptive histology resource

Alex Trollope - Anatomy & Pathology

This project aims to produce an interactive, adaptive learning resource that allows students to view high quality images of JCU Anatomy slides.

Mixed Reality and its applications in anatomy - HoloAnatomy.

Alex Trollope - Anatomy & Pathology

This pilot project will trial two HoloLens 2 headsets in a first year anatomy subject, with a view to expand into other subjects. The HoloLens is a mixed reality headset that immerses students in a virtual learning experience, and enhances students learning and engagement in anatomy.

DIY Open Textbook Grants (Histology)

Alex Trollope - Anatomy & Pathology

Establishment of a pilot Home Group program in Biomedicine

Alex Trollope - Anatomy & Pathology

The aim of this project is establish a Biomedicine Home Group program initially for the first year students in an attempt to improve the pastoral care and psychological wellbeing of the students, while focusing on their academic development. The Home Group program will be based on the already established and very successful MBBS home groups in CMD.

3D Printing in Anatomy

Alex Trollope - Anatomy & Pathology

Models are often used in anatomy for teaching structures that cannot be easily seen in the cadavers. Models are used to clarify the more complex anatomical structures, therefore some models would have to be custom made. The size and the materials used to create the model can vary greatly and can significantly how effective the model will be for teaching.

Development of an E-Book - Introduction to Organogenesis

Alex Trollope - Anatomy & Pathology

Organogenesis is an area that students struggle with mainly because the processes that are being taught have no physical representation such as cadavers or models for the gross anatomy and tissue slides for the histology. This makes an interactive ebook an ideal platform for the students to interact with and grasp the main concepts of organogenesis, in order for them to achieve a deeper understanding of human anatomy and complement the current curriculum.