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

Are Australians in midlife ready to implement Lifestyle Medicine to improve their health and wellbeing?
Karen Carlisle
01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
The global population is ageing and with an ageing population comes an increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. An opportune life stage to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in older age is midlife. Addressing these health issues at this midlife stage can help with the transition into a healthier older age. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) can be used as a method of managing overall health and wellbeing as well as preventing chronic disease. Despite what is known about the increase in chronic diseases and the high potential of LM, LM is still not utilised enough in healthcare. This student led project aims to understand what Australians in midlife know about Lifestyle Medicine (LM) and examine attitudes towards using LM to improve health and wellbeing. This research will add to the knowledge of acceptance of LM in midlife, to inform future health interventions.
Outcomes of SGLT-2 Inhibitor induced Euglycaemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in North Queensland Intensive Care Units: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Leanne Hall
04 Dec 2024 - 19 Feb 2029
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.
Outcomes of SGLT-2 Inhibitor induced Euglycaemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in North Queensland Intensive Care Units: a Retrospective Cohort Study
Leanne Hall
04 Dec 2024 - 19 Feb 2029
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.
Melioidosis on the move: Informing the public health response.
Catherine Rush
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2029
Melioidosis is an often fatal infectious disease acquired from the environment and cases are rising in Australia. It mostly affects people living in regional locations who suffer from conditions like diabetes. Without the correct treatment, people die so awareness that this disease exists in communities is important for successful outcomes. This study will use innovative microbiology, genome and public health tools to detect and predict current and future melioidosis risk across the country
Efficacy of pressure pad vs pressure bandage immobilisation for snake bite first aid
Iyke Emeto
01 Oct 2024 - 05 Mar 2029
Snakebite affects thousands of Australians annually, with fatalities rare due to effective first aid and prompt medical intervention. Optimal first aid should be straightforward, standardised, employ readily available resources, and be effectively administered with minimal or no formal training. However, the efficacy of current Australian snakebite first aid protocols has been questioned, with emerging evidence suggesting potential harm from certain techniques. Moreover, there is a paucity of robust experimental data supporting current practices. This research project aims to investigate and compare the efficacy of two first aid methods by tracking the dissemination of a simulated venom through a model system. This will provide crucial data to evaluate the suitability of existing Australian techniques and assess the effectiveness of a proposed simpler alternative. Demonstrating the efficacy of this alternative approach would provide a strong foundation for revising current snakebite first aid recommendations
Sexual and Reproductive Health Co-design with Pacific Island Nation Farm Workers
Kris McBain-Rigg
17 Mar 2025 - 17 Jun 2025
Collaborating with CQU researcher Dr Haylee Fox to undertake co-design sessions in rural North Queensland with Pacific Island Farm Workers
Lowitja Foundation Grant in Support of PhD Candidate Jenifer Darr
Kris McBain-Rigg
31 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2023
PhD Candidate Ms Jenifer Darr received funding from the Lowitja Institute to conduct her research project on CQI in Aboriginal Community Controlled Services in Australia.
Evaluation of NQPHN's mental health stepped care model
Jessica Muller
01 Jan 2025
The NQPHN is commissioning JCU/PAHL to undertake an evaluation of their new mental health stepped care model. This project aims to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the model by: (1) Assessing service delivery against the Quintuple Aims Health Framework, (2) Evaluating partnership effectiveness and integration across providers, and (3) Analysing the economic impact and return on investment.
Parasitic Disease Wastewater Surveillance to Inform Public Health Action in Remote Northern Queensland
Jessica Muller
01 Jan 2025
External advisor on community engagement and culturally safe protocols for a TAAHC funded research project. Intestinal parasites are chronic preventable infectious disease of poverty which disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in northern Australia. Surveillance for these diseases is time consuming costly, difficult and intrusive, requiring faecal and blood testing of community members. This project is a proof-of-concept study to validate and pilot the use of wastewater testing for the surveillance of important intestinal parasites, including strongyloidiasis, whipworm, giardiasis, and amoebic dysentery infecting people in northern Queensland. The use of wastewater sampling will augment the capacity for public health surveillance by facilitating timely and cost-efficient parasitic disease surveillance simultaneously in multiple communities.
Understanding culturally safe and responsive healthcare practices.
Jessica Muller
25 Jan 2021 - 01 Jun 2025
PhD project conducted in partnership with Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) to develop standards for culturally responsive healthcare practices.
Title: Men are shaving off their eyelashes on TikTok, here's why that might be a bad idea, The Conversation
Reseracher: Amanda Meyer (Senior Lecturer, Anatomy and Pathology)
Start Date: 14 May 2025
Title: 10 minute radio interview with Renee Krosch about eyelashes and the trend for men to cut the, ABC Sydney and ABC Canberra Radio
Reseracher: Amanda Meyer (Senior Lecturer, Anatomy and Pathology)
Start Date: 15 May 2025
Title: Why do our pupils dilate when we're aroused? Anatomy experts explain, The Conversation
Reseracher: Amanda Meyer (Senior Lecturer, Anatomy and Pathology)
Start Date: 03 Jun 2025
Title: Editorial board Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
Reseracher: Jonathan Golledge (Distinguished Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2012
Title: PhD, Charles Sturt University
Reseracher: Subir Sarker (Associate Professor, Microbiology)
Title: Master’s in Pathology , Bangladesh Agricultural University
Reseracher: Subir Sarker (Associate Professor, Microbiology)
Title: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine , University of Chittagong
Reseracher: Subir Sarker (Associate Professor, Microbiology)
Title: Grants Review
Reseracher: Abdul-Aziz Seidu (Lecturer, Public Health)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2024
Title: Public Health Advocacy
Reseracher: Abdul-Aziz Seidu (Lecturer, Public Health)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2024
End Date: 01 Jan 2024
Title: Effects of hot baths on your skin, 2CC Canberra
Reseracher: Amanda Meyer (Senior Lecturer, Anatomy and Pathology)
Start Date: 16 Jun 2025