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
Dennis Asante
- Research Fellow
- dennis.asante@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
Kootsy Canuto
- Principal Research Fellow, Indigenous Men's Health Promotion
- kootsy.canuto@jcu.edu.au
Lynsey Brown
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer
- lynsey.brown@jcu.edu.au
Ali Isin
- Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
- ali.isin@jcu.edu.au
Developing culturally appropriate mental health assessment tools for older adults living in the Torres Strait (Old ID 27220)
The aim of the study is to develop culturally appropriate mental health assessment tools for older adults (e.g. aged 45 and over) living in the Torres Strait. Data from yarning circles with Torres Strait community members and health care staff will be used to identify how mental health disorders are expressed in the Torres Strait. A Delphi process will then be used to identify appropriate tools for assessing these domains of mental ill health for use in older adults in the Torres Strait. These tools will then be piloted to determine acceptability and validated for use in the Torres Strait.
The KidGen National Kidney Genomics Program – improving genomic outcomes for Australian families with genetic kidney disease (Old ID 27287)
The KidGen National Kidney Genomic Program is an Australian national and translational genomics program addressing the clinical need to urgently improve identification and diagnosis of novel monogenic rare kidney diseases. Our vision is to improve the diagnostic and clinical outcomes of Australian patients and families affected by genetic kidney disease (GKD) through personalised application of novel genomic approaches at national scale and within a multidisciplinary context. We will materially increase the genetic diagnosis rate in this space towards 70% by 2025 whilst enabling earlier and more efficient genomic diagnosis of rare kidney disorders. World-leading genomic approaches will be utilised to improve connection and capacity, including the application of advanced research and functional genomics to identify and validate novel gene variants in our extensive patient cohort. Through our established national network of multidisciplinary clinics this will inform clinical options and pathways for affected Australian families and accelerate translation and integration of genomics knowledge and technology into kidney clinical practice.
Campdrafting in Rural Australia: An Examination of Economic, Social, Cultural, and Health Benefits for Rural and Remote Australians
Campdrafting in Rural Australia: An Examination of Economic, Social, Cultural, and Health Benefits for Rural and Remote Australians examines the role of campdrafting as a distinctive Australian rural sport and cultural tradition. The study explores how participation in and attendance at campdrafting events contribute to local economies, strengthen social connections and community cohesion, preserve rural heritage and traditions, and support physical activity and mental wellbeing. It also considers the broader significance of campdrafting for community identity, social inclusion, and quality of life in rural and remote Australia, including its potential to support community resilience and rural sustainability.
Evaluation of the Rural Immersion Placement Program - Allied Health
Evaluation of the Rural Immersion Placement Program – Allied Health evaluates the effectiveness and impact of rural immersion placements in preparing allied health students for professional practice in rural and remote settings. The study explores students’ learning experiences, clinical skills development, interprofessional collaboration, understanding of rural health needs, and perceptions of working in rural communities.
Occupational therapy student-led falls prevention clinic for community-dwelling elderly people in rural and remote areas: A pilot study (H9147)
Occupational Therapy Student-Led Falls Prevention Clinic for Community-Dwelling Older People in Rural and Remote Areas: A Pilot Study evaluates the feasibility and potential benefits of an occupational therapy student-led falls prevention clinic for older adults living independently in rural and remote communities. The study examines the delivery of falls risk assessments, identification of environmental and functional risk factors, and provision of tailored interventions to reduce falls risk and promote independence, safety, and healthy ageing. It also explores the value of supervised student-led clinics in providing accessible allied health services while supporting student learning and clinical skill development. Findings will inform the feasibility of implementing and evaluating similar service models in underserved rural and remote
Multidisciplinary Allied Health Student Placements with Primary Health Care Providers
Multidisciplinary Allied Health Student Placements with Primary Health Care Providers examines the implementation and value of multidisciplinary allied health student placements within primary healthcare settings in rural and remote communities. The study explores how integrating students from different allied health disciplines into primary care supports interprofessional learning, collaboration, clinical skill development, and understanding of holistic, person-centred care. It also investigates the experiences of students, clinical supervisors, and primary healthcare providers, including the benefits and challenges of delivering student-led services under supervision. Findings will inform the development of sustainable placement models that enhance health professional education, strengthen primary healthcare service capacity, and improve access to allied health services in rural and remote Australia.
Experiences of Nurses Who Completed a New Graduate Nurse Program in Rural Queensland
Experiences of Nurses Who Completed a New Graduate Nurse Program in Rural Queensland explores the experiences and perspectives of nurses who have completed a new graduate nurse program in rural Queensland. The study examines their transition from student to registered nurse, including their clinical confidence, professional development, workplace support, supervision, and preparedness for rural nursing practice. It also investigates the challenges and opportunities associated with working in rural healthcare settings, factors influencing job satisfaction and workforce retention, and nurses’ intentions to remain in rural practice. Findings will inform improvements to graduate nurse programs and support strategies to strengthen nursing workforce recruitment, development, and retention in rural and remote Queensland.
Treatment as Prevention in Correctional Facilities in Southern Africa (TasP Prisons) (Old ID 22496)
Limited data from Southern Africa suggest that concentration of HIV-infected individuals and high-risk sexual behaviours in correctional facilities may be driving HIV transmission in incarcerated populations. Despite the implications of incarceration - related HIV transmission on individual and public health, little evidence exists to guide implementation of HIV prevention strategies in these settings. One such strategy, Treatment as Prevention (TasP), offers promise to: (1) prevent HIV transmission among incarcerated men having sex with men and people who use drugs; and (2) improve inmate health and tuberculosis control. In this project we will implement TasP in three correctional facilities - one in Zambia and two in South Africa - and evaluate TasP implementation as a strategy to coordinate the HIV care continuum and assure appropriate TB assessment among HIV-infected inmates.
Exploring the Long-Term Effects of Probiotic Supplementation in Premature Infants (Old ID 27031)
Probiotic supplementation is now standard care for pre-term infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU); significantly reducing the risk of Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) and mortality. What is not known is the long-term impact of this probiotic treatment on the developing infant gut microbiome. Evidence from a previous study shows positive effects, however, two important questions remain. 1. Microbes from probiotic supplementation appear to colonize the infant gut, cause positive modulation and reduce the incidence of disease, does this effect persist over the first year of life? 2. Should the criteria for probiotic supplementation be expanded to include all infants?
Review of Tokelau's Clinical Health Services and Patient Referrals Sceme (Old ID 26397)
The Tokelau Government has asked for an independent review of the Tokelau Patient Referrals Scheme (TPRS) and clinical health services. In partnership with the Tokelau Government, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has engaged a Massey University-led team to do the review. Our proposal is distinguished by three features in particular: the team is Pacific-led, the review design is bottom up, participatory and solutions-focussed, and our approach is grounded in a Tokelauan world view of health and wellbeing. This approach will allow for the co-creation of knowledge, will ensure that the review is inclusive of a diversity of views, including marginalised groups, and will enable us to undertake an in-depth review which reflects the social, economic, cultural and spiritual context. Methodological innovations such as use of the Systems Assessment Tool and particpatory co-design workshops will enable us to generate robust findings combining quantitative and qualitative data.
"Because we've always done it that way": a scoping review of manuscripts on nursing from the 1500s to 1850s
- 2017
- American Association for the History of Nursing
- Researchers:Tanya LangtreeMelanie Birks
Conceptualising care: a historical exploration of manuscripts on nursing from the 1500s to 1850s
- 2017
- International Council of Nurses
- Researchers:Tanya LangtreeMelanie Birks
ampir: an R package for fast genome-wide prediction of antimicrobial peptides
- 2020
- Oxford University Press
- Researchers:David MillerJan StrugnellNorelle DalyIra Cooke
Modeling the potential of wAu-Wolbachia strain invasion in mosquitoes to control Aedes-borne arboviral infections
- 2020
- Nature Publishing Group
- Researchers:Adeshina AdekunleMichael MeehanEmma McBryde
Modeling drug-resistant tuberculosis amplification rates and intervention strategies in Bangladesh
- 2020
- Public Library of Science
- Researchers:Michael MeehanEmma McBrydeAdeshina Adekunle
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