College of Medicine & Dentistry

Semagn Abate

Semagn Abate

Joseph Kamara

Joseph Kamara

Eric Kalo

Eric Kalo

Erin Waters

Erin Waters

Kannan Maharajan

Kannan Maharajan

Fahmida Begum Mina

Fahmida Begum Mina

Lynsey Brown

Lynsey Brown

Ali Isin

Ali Isin

Muideen Olaiya

Muideen Olaiya

Mila Grinblat

Mila Grinblat

CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN FAECAL MICROBIOME STUDY (Old ID 27087)
Donna Rudd
11 Dec 2020 - 25 Sep 2025
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as non-cyclical pain in the area of the pelvis for most days for more than 3-6 months, unrelated to pregnancy. Prevalence of CPP worldwide is estimated to be between 15 % to 25.4%.In the recent years the important role the human gut microbiome plays in health has been elucidated. Several studies have indicated a strong link between dysbiosis of the gut microbiome and CPP aetiology. There is growing interest in the interaction between the gut microbiome and CPP. This project will analyse the microbiome of patients with CPP and explores any possible associations.
Indroducing Mitochondrial Donation into Australia: Healthy Outcomes Pilot and Evaluation (MitoHOPE)
Andrew Mallett
01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2027
MitoHOPE is an Australian wide mitochondrial donation and reproduction options program designed to safely meet the needs of people who have mitochondrially coded mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrially coded mitochondrial disease (mito hereafter), is matrilineally inherited, and can cause life-long illness, suffering and debility. It often shortens life. Mitochondrial donation is a reproductive technology that can reduce the chances of mito being passed on to children. Participants: The focus of this project is Australian citizens who have a diagnosis of mito or are nearing diagnosis, are of reproductive age and seeking to build their families, but are concerned about the possible impacts of mito disease being passed on to future children. Intervention: MitoHOPE has formed a consortium with MonashIVF and other agencies to provide safe yet efficient access to reproductive options for women, including mitochondrial donation. MitoHOPE will establish two world class laboratories that will refine mitochondrial donation technologies – one for research purposes, the other embedded in MonashIVF for use in the later treatment phase of the project. Outcome: MitoHOPE aims to increase health practitioner knowledge about mito, and shorten the diagnostic odyssey often experienced by those with mito. It aims to refine the existing technology and offer safe mitochondrial donation to women with mito across Australia. MitoHOPE has collaborated and will continue to do so with mito consumer organisations to achieve the best service experience for consumers.
Cairns Delirium Clinic – Evaluation Study
Sarah Russell
14 Mar 2024 - 31 Dec 2026
The aim of the present research is to; (1) document the rates of unrecognized cognitive (dementia) and psychiatric conditions (depression, PTSD, anxiety) in older adult patients who are referred to the CHHHS delirium clinic, and (2) explore patient and carer experiences of the new Delirium Clinic. Specifically, this study aims to investigate whether access to a delirium follow-up service results in better coordination of care, increased patient and carer well-being, and an improved health care system experience. 24/001391
Material Transfer Agreement
Subir Sarker
19 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2029
Material Transfer Agreement: Purpose of use: Investigating plant-derived antimicrobial molecules as potential antiviral agents in viral infections.
Research into the lived experiences of Australian South Sea Islander people, including levels of disadvantage (DES1231850)
Michelle Redman-MacLaren
05 Apr 2024 - 02 May 2025
This contract research will explore lived experiences of Australian South Sea Islander people, including levels of disadvantage, using an exploratory qualitative research methodology and methods to build upon existing ABS data (including Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage), peer-reviewed literature and reports. The Queensland Government (Department of Environment and Science) in partnership with Multicultural Affairs Queensland are working with the Queensland United Association of South Sea Islander Communities (QUASSIC) to understand the experiences of Queensland South Sea Islanders. There is a lack of current and relevant data to evidence how it is to live as a South Sea Islander in Queensland. The President and of QUASSIC and the Research Lead of the QUASSIC Research Institute approached Redman-MacLaren (PI) to submit this application. The study will identify and analyse existing data to inform the design, implementation and reporting of an exploratory, qualitative study to answer the research question: What are the lived experiences of Australian South Sea Islander people in two regional Queensland communities, including levels of disadvantage? Informed by the Melanesian-developed Tok Stori research methodology, multigenerational family interviews will be facilitated by emerging South Sea Islander researcher, Ms Zia Quakawoot, with South Sea Islander families in Rockhampton and Bundaberg. These communities have been chosen as current health research is occurring in Mackay region (large SSI community) and we wish to explore a broad range of experiences while reducing risk of research fatigue. The stages of the research will be: 1) community engagement in Rockhampton and Bundaberg to ensure community support; 2) multigenerational family stories (min. n=8; approx. 24 people); participatory data analysis (with Quakawoot & QUASSIC leaders); Community meetings to discuss findings & recommendations; and 4) report submitted to Qld Govt.
Strengthening and enhancing the utility of a neuropsychological tool for dementia in First Nations People
Sarah Russell
01 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2028
This study will strengthen and enhance the utility of the KICA tool, enabling earlier and more effective diagnosis of dementia and mild neurocognitive disorder in older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Firstly, we will review and revise the current KICA tool though collaborative co-design with Elders and clinicians, and research teams who have adapted the KICA in other settings. Next, we will revise and validate a revised KICA tool with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 45 years and above, sampled from 4 different sites across Australia. Lastly, we will co-design training packages and facilitate translation of the revised KICA into policy and practice.
Characterisation of avian circovirus protein complexes: A crucial step in tackling fatal viral infection in birds
Subir Sarker
13 Jan 2020 - 30 Aug 2025
This project aims to better understand how the beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is assembled. The virus affects Australian native birds, which are currently endangered or critically endangered and has the potential to disrupt native ecosystems. By using interdisciplinary research, this project will generate fundamental knowledge by which BFDV protein complexes are formed. The intended outcomes of the project include the identification of key binding interfaces involved in viral formation processes. This information intends to guide cost-effective delivery of potential anti-viral options or vaccines for endangered Australian native parrots, and for use as a model to target other pathogenic DNA viruses of interest.
Evaluation of a novel model of dermatology outpatient care, designed to enhance services to underserved regional and rural areas. (Old ID 27133)
Rebecca Evans
17 May 2021 - 17 May 2023
This project will pilot a novel model of specialist outpatient care in dermatology. In this model, patients referred for a specialist dermatology opinion at Townsville University Hospital will be seen in a satellite clinic, by a GP with a special interest (GPSI) in dermatology. The GPSI will provide specialist dermatology services with support from a remotely located dermatologist, via two telemedicine platforms: A) Store-and-forward telemedicine (SAFT) platform – to transfer information to the remotely-located specialist (asynchronous); B) Video-link Case conferencing between the specialist and the GPSI (real-time, synchronous)
Economic Assessment of disability models of care in remote communities (Old ID 27272)
Alice Cairns
11 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2022
The project is a two-year study to conduct a health economic assessment comparing three service delivery models for allied health in Northern Australia. The models are fly-in fly-out service, established allied health professional services, and student-implemented services. The sites where the study will be conducted are Weipa, Katherine, Galiwinku and Nhulunbuy. The student implemented model (Nhulunbuy, Weipa) will be the only new service to be provided. Data on number of occasions of service and costs associated with the service delivery will be assessed across all models of care. The student-assisted model will allow for some additional data to be collected- quality of life and community engagement.
Outcomes of SGLT-2 Inhibitor induced Euglycaemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in North Queensland Intensive Care Units: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Leanne Hall
01 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026
This study will examine all ICU outcomes, including but not limited to; mortality, length of stay, use of ventilator, pertaining to SGLT-2 inhibitor induced euglycaemic ketoacidosis over a period of 8 years at the nominated study sites. A secondary aim will be to compare these findings to ICU outcomes of diabetic ketoacidosis patients, sex/age/co-morbidity matched. The data will be analysed to primarily determine differences between both groups, with the aim to develop an understanding of the unique natural history and risk factors of euglycaemic ketoacidosis.

Elevated intra-abdominal pressure limits venous return during exercise in Varanus exanthematicus

Terrestrial locomotion does not constrain venous return in the American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis

Regenerating lizard tails: A new model for investigating lymphangiogenesis

  • 2003
  • Researchers:Suzy Munns

Exploring the development of an appropriate women's health service for Mt Isa City: report to the Queensland Nursing Council Research Committee

Association of osteoprotegerin with human abdominal aortic aneurysm progression

EST analysis of the cnidarian Acropora millepora reveals extensive gene loss and rapid sequence divergence in the model invertebrates

The evolutionary history of the coral genus Acropora (Scleractinia, Cnidaria) based on a mitochondrial and a nuclear marker: reticulation, incomplete lineage sorting, or morphological convergence?

A simple plan: cnidarians and the origins of developmental mechanisms

Patterns of coral-dinoflagellate associations in Acropora: significance of local availability and physiology of Symbiodinium strains and host-symbiont selectivity

Maintenance of ancestral complexity and non-metazoan genes in two basal cnidarians

Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Sydney
Reseracher: Justin Curtin (Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Title: Fellow (General Stream), Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Reseracher: Justin Curtin (Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Title: Final Fellowship in Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Reseracher: Justin Curtin (Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Title: Specialist Fellowship - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Reseracher: Justin Curtin (Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Title: Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Reseracher: Justin Curtin (Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Title: Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education), University of Queensland
Reseracher: Justin Curtin (Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Title: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Cancer Biology), Griffith University
Reseracher: Justin Curtin (Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Title: Awarded grant of $9200 to study “Association between G2A and Conjugated Linoliec Acids”
Reseracher: Venkat Vangaveti (Senior Research Officer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2011
Title: Doctor of Philosophy, James Cook UnIversity of North Queensland
Reseracher: Jane Harte (Associate Dean, Students)
Start Date: 01 Jan 1986
End Date: 01 Jan 1990
Title: Master of Social Science, University of Stockholm
Reseracher: Jane Harte (Associate Dean, Students)
Start Date: 01 Jan 1984
End Date: 01 Jan 1985