Research Projects
GenAI in the classroom: Transforming Assessment Practice
Internal JCU Learning and Teaching grant
Spreading the word: Research translation on ageing well for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Far North Queensland
The Healthy Aging Research Team (HART) has been engaged in clinical outreach services and conducting research in the Torres Strait for over 20 years. The proposed project is situated within, and enhances, research already underway focusing on healthy ageing in the Torres Strait[1] and the outcomes from this project will be incorporated into the resources and toolbox being developed as part of a wider Framework for Healthy Ageing study for the region. HART has also completed research focused on dementia prevalence and the associated issues of ageing, in the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) and the Torres Strait.[2-6] Findings from these completed studies have been disseminated, however, the team are conscious that additional strategies could be used to support research translation and the team incorporate suggestions made from the community with exploring additional innovative dissemination strategies. This project involves cross-sector collaboration between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of a multi-disciplinary research team (Health Ageing Research Team (HART)), a media production agency, AudioCraft, and a media distribution agency, Radio4MW (4 Meriba Wakai) based on Waiben (Thursday) Island.
Mandubarra Healing Country Seagrass Program (Old ID 27873)
JCU will co-design and implement a habitat mapping program with Mandubarra Land and Sea Rangers on their sea country at Kurrimine Beach/King Reef. JCU will provide training for Mandubarra Rangers on benthic habitat mapping techniques and seagrass identification at a series of workshops and will work with a Mandubarra Project officer to produce maps and a report, present findings and liaise with Mandubarra Rangers, Traditional Owners and the community on recommendations for future collaborations through a series of workshops.
Conference Attendance - Diseases in Asian Aquaculture 22-27 Sept 2025
Present at 12th Diseases in Asian Aquaculture Symposium and bid for 13th DAA to be held in Singapore in 2028
CALD student voice
The pilot project focuses on enhancing engagement of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students, with student-led activities with a group of student leaders.
Trial of image enhancement software as an educational tool to improve the ability of medical students to diagnose early melanoma
Approval Number: H8994, 11 April 2023
Trial Ready Stroke Centre
Development of a Trial Ready Stroke Centre for north Queensland. A collaboration between JCU, THHS, NWHHS, CHHHS, MHHS. Funded by NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) to Accelerate Stroke Trial Innovation and Translation and the Tropical Australia Academic Health Centre (TAAHC). The aim of this initiative is to increase opportunities for regional people to access and participate in clinical trials that are testing interventions to improve outcomes following a stroke.
Modifiable lifestyle factors for multiple sclerosis
Development of a guide for clinicians to distil the latest evidence on modifiable lifestyle factors for people with multiple sclerosis.
A Phase IIa multicentre umbrella trial of integrated UPper limb and Language Impairment and Functional Training (UPLIFT) after stroke
Multicentre umbrella trial design with simultaneous Bayesian Optimal Phase IIa studies to evaluate four integrated and targeted UPLIFT models of rehabilitation for arm and language functional recovery after stroke.
Finding your stride - Navigating running with multiple sclerosis
The aim of this study is to explore the running/jogging habits of individuals with multiple sclerosis over a 4-week period, examine the enabling factors for running and identify any potential relationship between physical activity and signs and symptoms of MS.