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
Sero-prevalence and Genotypic Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus Infections in the ABO Blood Types in Papua New Guinea Blood Donors. (Old ID 31113)
Donor blood is clinically significant, and yet, transports pathogens such as the hepatitis B virus. This study will explore the risks factors and ABO blood types associated with genotypic sero-prevalence and their influence on blood donor compliance. The results of which will contribute to improving current blood donation practices in Papua New Guinea.
Establishing the North Queensland Liver Tumour Library: Improving HCC detection and treatment. (Old ID 27780)
The project will provide certain data on the usefulness of using liquid biopsy to diagnose HCC in Rural, regional and Remote patients, identify new liquid biopsy targets and test a new therapeutic approach to treat HCC.
Interaction between parathyroid hormone, sclerostin and the wingless pathway in abdominal aortic aneurysm (Old ID 19349)
Approximately 5% of men and 1% of women aged over 60 years develop weakening of the main abdominal artery. Currently the management of artery weakening is focused on surgery with no effective medications available. In this study we will assess the role of a novel pathway in artery weakening. Improved understanding of the mechanisms causing artery degeneration is crucial to target the development of better ways to treat this common problem.
Electronic medical record quaity impact (eMEDI-QI) Study (Old ID 27069)
This study involves application of a daa extraction tool to detect patients at risk for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). People with FH are at inceased risk of premature death from coronary artery diseases. The dominent genetic natgure means at least one parent of the patient will have FH, and 50% and 25% chance of their siblings and children having FH respectively. It's estimated only 10% of patients are currently identified. The aim is to identify patients with FH and target the 50% of first-degree relatives in families with FH. Identifying patients with FH benefits with patient, siblings, parents and future generations.
Women's Action for Mums and Bubs (WOMB): A pragmatic trial of participatory women's groups to improve Indigenous maternal and child health (Old ID 23276)
There is strong evidence elsewhere that involving community women in decision-making about strategies to improve the health of mothers and babies is a cheap and effective way of improving health. The WOMB study tests whether community women's groups improve the quality of maternal and child health care and outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the cost-effectiveness and mechanism of action.
Women's Action for Mums and Bubs (WOMB): A pragmatic trial of participatory women's groups to improve Indigenous maternal and child health (Old ID 23276)
There is strong evidence elsewhere that involving community women in decision-making about strategies to improve the health of mothers and babies is a cheap and effective way of improving health. The WOMB study tests whether community women's groups improve the quality of maternal and child health care and outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the cost-effectiveness and mechanism of action.
Telemedicine: New Horizon in Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Rural/Remote Australia (Old ID 22267)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a serious complication causing >80% of diabetic lower limb amputations. Compared to Australian major cities, rural/remote areas experience two to three times higher rate of hospitalisation and limb amputation. A program that effectively manages foot ulcers and reduces hospital admissions could substantially reduce the cost of care in diabetes. Supervised care of trained rural nurses with the help of information technology may help solve the scarcity of diabetes would care specialists in the underserved communities. This proposal seeks to assess clinical and economic impact of telemedicine in the management of foot ulcers in rural/remote Australia.
Defining and predicting Healthy Ageing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Populations (HATS) (Old ID 26597)
There is no current model of healthy ageing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island populations. Although there are many similarities to health related quality of life, there remain fundamental differences to the domains and uses for a model of healthy ageing. In response to worldwide population ageing, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released a blueprint for Ageing and Health (2015). This document has produced a framework that may be applied to all populations. This blueprint has adopted a life course approach to health determinants and proposed a broad based intrinsic capacity of individuals that interactions with the environment and society. This framework will need to be strengthened with specific cultural and aspects for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island populations. We will apply this approach to our previously studied populations for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples to define healthy ageing. These studies include both longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. Using our previously studied cohorts from the last 15 years, we will then deer
Do genes sensitive to insufficient folate increase the occurrence of cleft lip and palate in humans? (Old ID 31123)
Cleft lip +/- palate is the most frequent birth deformity. Although associated with lower socioeconomic status and malnutrition, there is currently no explanation for its occurrence. Folate deficiency (vitamin B9) has been implicated in the occurrence of cleft lip and palate. Using samples from affected persons and their parents, this project will examine the function of specific genes known to require adequate folate and involved in facial development. If altered gene expression is found, personalised preconception folate supplementation may prevent the occurrence of this lifelong deformity.
Comparison of PoCT for salivary cortisol with Salimetrics ELIZA Salivary Cortisol
Salivary cortisol has always been a useful tool for measuring and monitoring stress in individuals particularly in a research setting. This tool is now very much moving into a diagnostic setting with the use of salivary and hair cortisols as a part of routine psychiatric investigation. Methodological validation is important to ensure that the methods employed in research trials are validated to a standard expected in pathology laboratories and recommended by ISO15189 and local guidelines. This project will utilise salivary cortisol samples collected for two ongoing research trials to validate the Salimetrics Salivary Cortisol assay and provide researchers with quality assurance around their results.
Hypertension: an immunologic disease?
- 2012
- Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
- Researchers:Tao (Daniel) Xing
Hospitalizations Associated with Strongyloidiasis in the United States, 2003–2018
- 2022
- University of Chicago Press
- Researchers:Richard Bradbury
Strongyloidiasis does not discriminate: nor should the screening and treatment
- 2021
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Researchers:Richard Bradbury
Free-living amoebae recovered from human stool samples in Strongyloides agar culture
- 2014
- American Society for Microbiology
- Researchers:Richard Bradbury
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