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Queensland Junior Doctors Project: Recruitment and Retention
Using a qualitative approach, the study explored the issues related to recruitment, retention and mobility of junior doctors in Queensland. Specifically, the reasons and intentions for choosing the location of internship positions and beyond, and factors influencing doctors’ decisions for staying in, leaving or returning to metro- versus non-metropolitan hospitals. Data were collected through interviews with Postgraduate Year(PGY)1-5 doctors in five selected hospitals in QLD.
Review of the Medical Students’ Selection Process; incorporating insights from stakeholders
The Medicine selection process has changed significantly in the past few years, with the removal of the written application component of the selectin process and through the introduction of an online application portal. This study aims to evaluate these changes through a) investigating medicine program applicants’ and medicine interview panelists’ perspectives on the selection process through an online post selection survey b) exploring the panelists' and MBBS students' experiences and perspectives regarding the selection process through interview and focus group and, c) measuring the association between the application and selection criteria and the academic performance of MBBS students
1 in 10 men: Informing prevention of and treatment for paternal mental health problems
Every year, 30,000 Australian babies are born to 1 in 10 fathers who struggle with mental health problems. Awareness of paternal mental illness is low, and few effective treatments exist. With Movember and Healthy Male, our vision is to transform paternal mental health prevention and healthcare. We aim to generate and mobilise new evidence to inform healthcare supports that will reduce rates of paternal mental illness, improving outcomes for dads in need and their families.
Sleep Habit/A Mobile App to Reduce Bedtime Procrastination
This research presents the design and functionality of a mobile app aimed at addressing bedtime procrastination among busy professionals. The app leverages self-regulation principles, social accountability, and gamification to promote healthier sleep habits. Core features include personalized goal-setting, bedtime routine tracking, progress monitoring through dashboards, and social sharing to enhance motivation. Users benefit from custom reminders, community support, and rewards for consistent adherence to bedtime goals. A typical user experience includes daily reminders, habit reinforcement through motivational messages, and weekly progress summaries. By fostering structured sleep routines, the app improves sleep quality, energy levels, and overall well-being.
UQ non-binding MOU
This is an MOU to collaborate on the newly established Queensland Geochronology Alliance
Recovery from disaster experience _community resilience.
A multi site disaster preparedness and resilience to climate change induced disasters using a mixed methods, including Rasch methodology, approach.
Adaptation, piloting, and validation of research instrument for assessing ethical sensitivity in teaching
an examination of the ethical sensitivity of educators and development of an instrument to measure it using Rasch analysis
Virome analysis to understand and manage emerging viral disease risks in sea turtles
Sea turtles are currently listed as vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered or data deficient depending on species. The threats are varied, but to a large degree due to anthropogenic impacts such as climate change, habitat loss, pollution, by catch in fishing trawls, disturbances by humans, dogs and introduced predators on nesting beaches. Apart from the direct impact of such factors, the stress likely also makes these species more susceptible to infectious agents, notably viral infections. Our knowledge of the virome of sea turtles is currently virtually non-existing. Hence, if we are to better manage the conservation of these iconic species, more knowledge about potential pathogenic viruses infecting sea turtles is critical.
Understanding the virome and microbiome of the Australia's most endangered psittacine parrots
This project focuses on understanding the virome and microbiome of Australia’s most endangered psittacine parrots to enhance conservation efforts. Using advanced next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, we aim to characterize the viral and microbial communities within these birds, identifying known and novel pathogens and assessing their potential impacts on health and survival. The study will explore the interplay between host genetics, environmental factors, and microbial ecosystems, offering insights into disease dynamics. This foundational knowledge will inform targeted disease management strategies and conservation plans, helping safeguard these iconic species against extinction threats posed by infectious diseases and environmental changes.
Cairns airport wetland restoration
Working with OzFish and Cairns Airport to monitor and evaluate restoration success