Wayne Pederick

Wayne Pederick serves as a Senior Lecturer and Head of Course for Medical Laboratory Science at CQUniversity Australia within the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. With over 35 years of practical experience in diagnostic pathology across Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland, he brings substantial real-world expertise to medical education.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Technology) from WAIT (now Curtin University) in 1980 and a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine from James Cook University. His professional journey transitioned from clinical laboratory work to academia, beginning with a fixed-term lecturer position at the University of Tasmania before joining CQUniversity in various academic capacities.

Dr. Pederick's research interests span multiple critical areas of medical science:

• Diagnostic Pathology and laboratory medicine
• Medical Microbiology (particularly Bacteriology and Parasitology)
• Cancer Diagnosis techniques
• Relationship between anthocyanin supplementation and cardiovascular health
• Neglected Australian arboviruses and tropical medicine

His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory focusing on thrombogenesis mechanisms, particularly how anthocyanins affect platelet function in different population groups, alongside important work on Australian arboviruses. These studies bridge laboratory science with clinical applications, emphasizing diagnostic approaches and preventative strategies.

Professional recognition includes:

• Australian Institute of Medical Scientists Rural/Remote Scientist of the Year (2016)
• Certified Medical Scientist designation from ACCMLSW (2020)

As an educator, Dr. Pederick coordinates numerous courses including Work Integrated Learning at multiple levels, Pathology specializations (Chemical Pathology, Haematopathology, Immunopathology, Infectious Diseases), and core Medical Laboratory Science subjects. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical, hands-on learning that prepares students for professional practice in medical laboratories. He maintains active professional memberships in the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, Australian Society for Microbiology, and Australasian College of Tropical Medicine.