College of Medicine & Dentistry
Jenna Graffini
- Research Project Manager
- jenna.graffini@jcu.edu.au
Nathan Dawes
- Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching
- nathan.dawes@jcu.edu.au
Daniel Browne
- Lecturer, Microbiology and Immunology
- daniel.browne@jcu.edu.au
Asmita Mudholkar
- Adjunct Research Fellow
- asmita.mudholkar@jcu.edu.au
Alex Dancyger
- Senior Lecturer, Clinical Dentistry
- alex.dancyger@jcu.edu.au
Leesa Grier
- Lecturer, Anatomy and Pathology
- leesa.grier@jcu.edu.au
Donald Whaleboat
- Associate Dean, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- donald.whaleboat@jcu.edu.au
David Whitmore
- Professor, Biomedicine
- david.whitmore@jcu.edu.au
Mel Muscat
- Adjunct Research Fellow
- melody.muscat@jcu.edu.au
Sharron Long
- Lecturer, Medical Education
- sharron.long1@jcu.edu.au
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
The Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Gen AI for Learning and Assessment Amongst Australian Medical Students: A Single Tertiary Institution Study
A study of generative-AI use for learning and assessment among Australian medical students — the first study of its kind at an Australian university — supervising senior medical students; manuscript in preparation
Qualitative and quantitative assessment of undergraduate medical student perceptions, preferences, and knowledge acquisition in a regional medical school
A mixed-methods study evaluating undergraduate medical students' perceptions, preferences and knowledge acquisition following the integration of immersive virtual-reality (VR) activities into the curriculum at a regional medical school. Combining qualitative and quantitative measures, it examines how VR-based learning shapes student engagement, learning preferences and knowledge gain, generating evidence to guide the sustainable adoption of immersive technologies in medical education.
Non-Antimicrobial Adjuvant Therapy Using Ticagrelor Reduced Biofilm-Related Staphylococcus aureus Prosthetic Joint Infection
- 2022
- Frontiers Research
- Researchers:Socorro Miranda-HernandezCatherine RushJeffrey Warner
Effect of savirin in the prevention of biofilm-related Staphylococcus aureus prosthetic joint infection
- 2022
- Frontiers Research
- Researchers:Socorro Miranda-HernandezCatherine RushJeffrey Warner
Seroepidemiology of Strongyloides spp. Infection in Balimo, Western Province, Papua New Guinea
- 2023
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Researchers:Jessica ScottIyke EmetoJeffrey WarnerCatherine Rush
Exploring the nursing student experience at a remote Australian university campus: a qualitative study
- 2022
- BioMed Central
- Researchers:Catherine SeatonSue Devine
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