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
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
Muideen Olaiya
- Senior Research Fellow
- muideen.olaiya@jcu.edu.au
In what ways could Student-led Ward Rounds impact the experience of students completing their paediatric rotations? A Mixed methods study
This mixed-methods study will explore how Student-led Ward Rounds influence the learning experiences and values of medical students completing paediatric rotations. The project is framed as an action research study and involves introducing a revised inpatient ward round structure in which medical students lead ward round activities, including taking patient histories, examining patients, and contributing to management plans under direct supervision from a senior doctor. This differs from the traditional paediatric ward round model, where students usually participate primarily as observers. Students will experience both traditional and student-led ward rounds during their six-week rotation. After the rotation, consenting students will be invited to provide feedback through an online survey and a short semi-structured interview with a research assistant. Findings may inform future educational redesign and research into active learning approaches within paediatric clinical placements. The project has previously been reviewed by an external ethics committee: SA Health Research GEMS. External approval number: 2025/HRE00442.
Developing Feedback Literacy for First Year Nursing Students in North Queensland
This lower-risk research project will explore first-year nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding assessment feedback at a regional university in North Queensland. The study is situated within the Master of Health Professional Education and uses a positivist paradigm with a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey framework. Data will be collected through an anonymous online survey completed by first-year undergraduate nursing students enrolled at James Cook University. The survey will examine students’ previous experiences of receiving and using assessment feedback, their current understanding and interpretation of feedback, and how they apply feedback to support learning. Findings will be used to identify strengths and needs in students’ feedback literacy and to inform teaching strategies that support first-year nursing students in North Queensland and similar tertiary settings.
Establishing the North Queensland Diabetic muscle stem cell library. (Old ID 27289)
This project will develop a North Queensland Diabetic Muscle Library. Muscle tissue will be resected from patients and fixed and frozen. The tissues will also be dissociated and cultured to make primary myoblast cultures that will be used in future experiments in drug trials, sequencing and biochemical assays.
A Sustainable Peer-Supported Program for Women’s Career Advancement at JCU
This internally funded JCU gender equity project will develop practical, JCU-specific resources to support women academics preparing for career progression and promotion. Resources may include narrative exemplars, reflective prompts and peer-feedback guides designed to help academics interpret promotion expectations, articulate impact and leadership, and develop coherent promotion narratives. My contribution includes resource design, structured peer-feedback approaches, educational evaluation and review of materials from a health professional education and academic development perspective.
Culturally Responsive Diabetes Prevention (CDP) Program for Children of First Nations in North Queensland –A Pilot Study
A pilot study evaluating a culturally responsive diabetes prevention program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in North Queensland, combining physical activity, nutrition education, and cultural learning to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce diabetes risk.
Blue Light Laser Photobiomodulation (PBM) for Treatment of Chronic Non-Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers -A Pilot Randomised Controlled
A pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of blue light laser photobiomodulation as a treatment to promote healing of chronic non healing diabetic foot ulcers at the TUH
Young digital mentorship skills program
A community-based train-the-trainer initiative that equips young digital mentors with the skills to help people build confidence, safety, and digital literacy, promoting digital inclusion within local communities.
Connected Townsville
A community engagement program supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Townsville to reduce social isolation, improve mental wellbeing, and strengthen community connections.
Youth Soccer Program
A youth-focused community program using soccer, leadership workshops, and mentoring to engage CALD young people in Townsville. The program aims to reduce school and community disengagement, promote positive relationships, improve wellbeing, and prevent youth involvement in crime through structured physical activity, empowerment activities, and connections to support services.
Study of Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Activities for Years 1-3 Medical Students at a Regional Australian University
A multi-investigator study exploring the feasibility, sustainability and educational impact of integrating immersive virtual-reality activities into the MBBS Years 1-3 curriculum
Regenerating lizard tails: A new model for investigating lymphangiogenesis
- 2003
- Researchers:Suzy Munns
Association of osteoprotegerin with human abdominal aortic aneurysm progression
- 2005
- American Heart Association
- Researchers:Jonathan Golledge
A simple plan: cnidarians and the origins of developmental mechanisms
- 2004
- Nature Publishing
- Researchers:David Miller
Start Date:
01 Jan 2017
Title:
Advanced Queensland Government Grant - Women's Academic Fund, Principal Investigator ($5,200)
Start Date:
01 Jan 2016
Start Date:
01 Jan 2016
Start Date:
21 Jul 2026
Title:
PhD, James Cook University
Start Date:
01 Jan 2015
Start Date:
11 Aug 2026
Start Date:
01 Jan 2011