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Deborah Fox is Associate Professor in Midwifery at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Health, and a core member of the Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health. She serves as Co-lead of the Maridulu Budyari Gumal SPHERE Maternal and Women's Clinical Theme and Chair of the National Publicly Funded Homebirth Consortium. In 2024, she received the Faculty of Health Dean's Academic Excellence Award for Research (Mid Career Researcher), following her 2021 award as Highest Performing Early Career Researcher from the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Her research focuses on optimizing physiological processes and positive experiences for women with complex pregnancies, with particular emphasis on the mediation of technology in midwifery practice. Current projects include evaluation of non-invasive fetal ECG beltless and wireless fetal monitoring in labor and birth, and examining the social, economic and environmental impacts of telemonitoring and telehealth in pregnancy and postpartum care. Dr. Fox's scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on technology's role in maternity care, women's experiences of monitoring during labor, and innovative approaches to midwifery practice. Her recent publications show increasing emphasis on digital health solutions, AI applications in women's health, and pandemic impacts on maternal care systems globally. Faculty of Health Dean's Academic Excellence Award for Research (Mid Career Researcher) 2024 Highest Performing Early Career Researcher award from School of Nursing and Midwifery 2021 Editorial Board Member, Women and Birth journal Dr. Fox is actively involved in higher degree research supervision and has developed innovative teaching resources, including an Objective Structured Clinical Examination for perinatal mental healthcare. She is scheduled to spend three months as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford in 2025.

• Midwifery
• Maternal Health
• Technology in Healthcare
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Dr. Rene Ferdinands is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Health Sciences, specializing in sports biomechanics, particularly in cricket and golf. He leads research programs focused on optimizing techniques and minimizing injury risks, such as lumbar load analysis in fast bowlers and spin bowling biomechanics. His work includes developing 3D models for analyzing bowling actions and spin delivery mechanics. Education: MSc and PhD from the University of Waikato. Research Themes: Cricket biomechanics, golf swing dynamics, equine biomechanics, and injury prevention. Professional Roles: Editor of the Cricket Coaching Information service for the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Honours Committee Member. His research interests span biomechanical analyses of sports techniques, including the development of smart cricket balls for performance assessment and injury mitigation. Key contributions include refining bowling action legality criteria and advancing understanding of lumbar kinetics in elite athletes. He actively supervises Honours and PhD students in biomechanics research across cricket, golf, and other sports. Notable grants include studies on hydration status in cricket performance (2008), lumbar injury prevention (2013), and biomechanical modeling of fast bowling (2009). His work bridges applied research with practical applications in sports technology and athlete development. Dr. Ferdinands collaborates with the Biomechanics Research Team at the University of Sydney, focusing on innovative tools like smart balls and advanced motion analysis techniques to improve sports performance and safety.

• Sports Biomechanics
• Cricket Biomechanics
• Golf Biomechanics
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Marita Dale is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney and an Early Career Researcher affiliated with the Charles Perkins Centre. She specializes in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, focusing on exercise interventions for chronic respiratory and cardiac diseases, particularly asbestos-related and dust-related conditions. Her work emphasizes improving accessibility to pulmonary rehabilitation services and leveraging mHealth technologies for patient care. Education: PhD in Physiotherapy (2016, University of Sydney). Her research interests include optimizing pulmonary rehabilitation through mobile health platforms, such as the m-PR™ app, and investigating pediatric burn injury rehabilitation, including orthosis use and scar prevention. She also explores multimorbidity management and simulation-based learning in healthcare education. Recent studies have highlighted her contributions to COPD care protocols, telehealth implementation during the pandemic, and qualitative analyses of patient experiences. Major awards: Sydney School of Health Sciences Teaching Citation (2022), Ashurst Prize for Outstanding Oral Presentation (2015), Helga Pettitt FHS Postgraduate Study Award (2010). Marita supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students, including Mitchell Taylor on airway clearance in bronchiectasis. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She collaborates on projects like the Lung Support Service, a nationwide text message program for chronic respiratory patients during the pandemic, and contributed to the commercialization of the Perx-R app for pulmonary rehab. Labs/teams: Active member of the Charles Perkins Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary chronic disease research and healthcare innovation.

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Chronic Respiratory Diseases
• Exercise Physiology
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Edward Ashworth is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. He is affiliated with the Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory and the Heat and Health Research Incubator. His research focuses on human adaptations to extreme environments, including heat, altitude, hyperbaric conditions, and space-related stressors. Key projects include improving sleep quality in hot environments and enhancing physical work capacity for outdoor workers. Edward's research interests span environmental physiology, with a focus on thermal tolerance, radiation injury mitigation, and the physiological effects of extreme conditions. He has contributed to studies involving nitrogen kinetics tracking using PET imaging, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and robotic surgery applications. Awards: Young Investigator Award (2023), Art of Science Contest 1st Prize (2024), Australia Space Biology Summit 1st Place (2022), and Sporting Blue (Auckland University of Technology). Associations: The Physiological Society and American Physiological Society. His work integrates clinical trials, statistical research design, and translational approaches to address challenges in environmental health, cardiovascular disease, and healthy ageing. Current projects aim to optimize thermal tolerance strategies for military and occupational settings.

• Extreme Environmental Physiology
• Human Adaptation to Stressful Environments
• Environmental Health
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Emmanuel Stamatakis is a Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health at the University of Sydney's School of Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine and Health). He holds NHMRC Leadership Fellowships (2021-2025 and 2026-2030) and leads the Charles Perkins Centre's Physical Activity & Exercise Theme. His research focuses on lifestyle behaviors' impacts on cardiometabolic conditions, cancer, and cardiovascular health, using large-scale cohort studies and wearable device data. Key roles include directing the Mackenzie Wearables Research Hub and co-chairing WHO's Physical Activity Guidelines Development Group. Education: PhD from University of Bristol (2003), post-doctoral training at University College London. He leads the ProPASS consortium, involving 45 cohorts with wearable data. Over 460 peer-reviewed publications, including Clarivate's Highly Cited list since 2019. Research interests integrate physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep analytics with clinical outcomes. Current projects explore wearables-based measurement innovations, SPAN (sleep-physical activity-nutrition) synergies, and intervention designs for GLP-1 receptor agonist users. Recent articles emphasize VILPA (vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity) benefits, sleep-cardiovascular links, and multimodal lifestyle optimization. Awards include Australia's Top Researcher in Sports Medicine and multiple NHMRC grants. Supervises PhD projects on physical activity measurement and intervention design. Active in 50+ peer-reviewed journals and national/international funding bodies.

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Cardiometabolic Health
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Anne Holland is Professor of Physiotherapy and Head of Respiratory Research at Monash University and Alfred Health in Melbourne, Australia. She is an NHMRC Leadership Fellow (2021–2025) and a Chief Investigator for the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis and the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Treatable Traits. Her research focuses on supportive therapies for chronic respiratory diseases, particularly COPD and pulmonary fibrosis, with a strong emphasis on pulmonary rehabilitation, telerehabilitation, and ambulatory oxygen therapy. Her research interests include: Respiratory physiotherapy Pulmonary rehabilitation (home-based and low-cost models) Access to care for chronic lung disease Telerehabilitation and digital health Symptom management in interstitial lung disease Exercise training and physical activity promotion Her recent publications focus on symptom management, digital self-management tools, treatable traits models, and clinical trials in pulmonary fibrosis and COPD. The body of work reflects a strong trend toward patient-centered, accessible, and evidence-based interventions that improve quality of life and clinical outcomes in chronic respiratory conditions. Her major scientific awards include: Society Medal, Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (2021) European Respiratory Society Gold Medal for Allied Health Professionals (2022) NHMRC Investigator Fellow (Leadership 1) (2021) Fellow, Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (2019) American Thoracic Society Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assembly Award (2016) Anne Holland supervises PhD students and is actively involved in advising and grant leadership. She is the Primary Chief Investigator on major trials such as the PERFORM trial and the TAPPET trial, and she leads a multinational ambulatory oxygen trial for fibrotic lung disease. Her work is supported by NHMRC and international collaborations. She is also President of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, reflecting her leadership in the field. Anne leads the Holland Respiratory Care Research Group at Monash, which focuses on innovative models of care delivery, validation of remote monitoring tools, and improving patient self-management in chronic lung disease. The team collaborates widely across Australia and internationally, particularly in trials involving pulmonary rehabilitation and treatable traits.

• Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• COPD
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Greg Haff is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning and Director of the Strength and Power Research Group at Edith Cowan University's School of Medical and Health Sciences. He holds a PhD from the United States (1999) and has extensive experience in strength and conditioning research, education, and professional practice. His work focuses on neuromuscular adaptations, training theory, velocity-based training methods, and recovery strategies. Haff has received numerous awards, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Impact Award (2021) and the UK Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year (2014). Affiliations: ECU School of Medical and Health Sciences, Strength and Power Research Group Education: PhD (1999), MS (1996), BS (1993) in Physical Education from the United States. Research Interests: Haff’s research explores optimal training methodologies, including periodization, eccentric loading, and velocity-based resistance training. He investigates how neuromuscular adaptations enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk. His work spans sports science, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. Publications & Awards: Over 270 scientific papers, 9 books, and 28 book chapters. Notable awards include the William J. Kraemer Sport Scientist of the Year (2011) and the NSCA Young Investigator Award (2001). His research has been cited over 9,000 times (Scopus h-index 53). Grants & Labs: Leads the Strength and Power Research Group, focusing on applied strength training and performance optimization. Research spans athlete development, recovery strategies, and injury prevention.

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Strength and Conditioning
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Suzanne Estaphan is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Science (Physiology and Clinical Pharmacology) at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Medicine and Psychology . She holds qualifications including a Doctorate of Physiology (2015) , MSc in Physiology (2012) , MBBCh (2005) , and Basic Certificate in Medical Education (2018) . Her academic roles span curriculum development, admissions, and assessment committees in the ANU Medical School. Senior Lecturer, ANU (2023–present) Academic Editor, PLOS ONE (2024–present) Review Editor, Frontiers in Physiology (2023–present) Dr. Estaphan's research bridges oxidative stress and inflammation in disease pathology with medical education innovation . Her work explores antioxidant interventions for organ damage and investigates AI/virtual reality applications in education. Recent projects include studying sleep dysfunction in eating disorders and diabetes medication effects on exercise capacity . Between 2023–2025, her 15 most recent publications span oxidative stress , medical education , and molecular pathophysiology . Themes include homeostasis , clinical reasoning , and metabolic disorders , with subfields like MMP-9 biology , pancreatic injury , and VR-based hypoxia training . Scientific accolades include the American Physiological Society Travel Award (2017) and recognition as Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023) . She mentors medical students, contributes to national physiology curriculum consensus projects, and has secured approximately $200,000 in research funding .

• Medical Physiology
• Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
• Medical Education Research
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Mike Climstein serves as a Lecturer in Human Sciences within the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University (SCU), where he coordinates the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology program and acts as Deputy Academic Integrity Officer. He concurrently holds an adjunct Associate Professor position in the Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Well-being Research Group at the University of Sydney and directs SCU's Aquatic Based Research initiative. His academic credentials include a PhD in Exercise Science & Human Performance from Oregon State University (1990), an MSc in Exercise Science from Utah State University (1986), and a BSc in Biology from Utah State University (1982). Climstein's research spans clinical exercise physiology with emphases on master athletes' health, chronic disease rehabilitation, sports injury surveillance (particularly surfing), cardiac rehabilitation, smart textile monitoring, and osteoporosis. His work integrates technology-driven health solutions with population-specific exercise interventions, notably for aging populations and athletes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals three dominant trends: 1) AI applications in dermatological diagnostics (e.g., melanoma detection systems), 2) physiological adaptations in aging populations through martial arts and aquatic exercise, and 3) epidemiological studies of chronic conditions in master athletes and occupational groups. These reflect his dual focus on technological innovation and practical health interventions. His scientific recognition includes: Fellowship by Sports Medicine Australia (FASMF) Fellowship by American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM) Fellowship by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (FAAESS) Climstein actively supervises 4 PhD and 2 Master's students while co-supervising 6 Doctor of Physiotherapy candidates. His research program is supported by 38 grants totaling over $7.8 million AUD, including studies on aquatic rehabilitation and smart textile monitoring. As Director of Aquatic Based Research, he leads interdisciplinary teams investigating water-based exercise interventions for chronic disease management, with ongoing projects in cardiac rehabilitation and osteoporosis prevention.

• Clinical exercise physiology
• Medical and health aspects of master athletes
• Prevention and rehabilitation of chronic disease
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Dr. Patricio Pincheira is a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the School of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds a PhD and is based at the Ipswich Campus. His role involves teaching and research in areas related to sport and exercise science, with a focus on practical and theoretical aspects of physical activity, health, and sports performance. Dr. Pincheira's qualifications include a PhD, though specific details about his educational background or prior institutions are not provided in the text. His research interests are inferred to align with the department's expertise in exercise physiology, sports medicine, and biomechanics. No specific grants, lab affiliations, or current research projects are mentioned in the provided text. No awards, publications, or student advisement information is listed in the profile. For further details, contact him via Patricio.Pincheira@unisq.edu.au.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Medicine
• Health Sciences
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Dr. Michael Stevens is a Senior Lecturer at University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra , where he focuses on advanced manufacturing and biomedical device control systems . His work bridges digital manufacturing for SMEs with smart artificial heart technologies , emphasizing industry collaboration and translational research. Specializes in physiological control systems for rotary blood pumps Develops unobtrusive fall detection systems for dementia patients Leads international projects on total artificial heart development Education : B.Eng (Medical - First Class Honours), Queensland University of Technology (2010) PhD in Physiological Control for Biventricular Assist Devices, University of Queensland (2014) Research Trends show consistent focus on: Machine learning for biomedical diagnostics (2018–2025) mmWave radar and thermal sensors in patient monitoring (2021–2024) Computational fluid dynamics in artificial heart modeling (2016–2024) Physiological control algorithms for rotary blood pumps (2011–2025) Scientific Awards : UNSW Scientia Education Award (2021) for contextual teaching Heart Foundation Runner-up for "Smart Artificial Hearts" pitch (2021) ARC PGC Supervisor Award (2017) for mentoring Grants & Supervision : Holds over $6 million in competitive funding including MRFF and ARC grants. Currently supervises 4 PhD students while maintaining industry partnerships with VitalCare and BiVACOR. Labs & Facilities : Works across UNSW Engineering labs and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering platforms, including mock circulation loops and high-performance computing clusters for CFD simulations.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Digital Manufacturing
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Andrew Currie is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) at Murdoch University's School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, within the College of Environmental and Life Sciences. He leads the Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics and co-heads the Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team with Clinical Professor Tobias Strunk at the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccine & Infectious Diseases at Telethon Kids Institute. His research focuses on immunology and infectious diseases in pediatric populations, particularly sepsis diagnostics and neonatal immunity. Education: PhD (Immunology, University of Western Australia, 2001); BSc (Biotechnology with Honors, Murdoch University, 1997). Research Interests: Sepsis diagnostics, innate immunity mechanisms in neonates, medical biotechnology for diagnostics (e.g., biosensors), and translational research in pediatric infections. Collaborates internationally with institutions in Canada, Denmark, the UK, US, and China. Aims to reduce sepsis burden in vulnerable populations through advanced molecular methods and interdisciplinary partnerships. Key Affiliations: Lead of Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch University), Senior Lecturer in Immunology, Honorary Associate at Kids Research Institute Australia. Past roles include leadership in the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics. Scientific Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles focusing on sepsis biomarkers, neonatal immunity, tick-borne diseases, and clinical trials for interventions like vitamin C and probiotics in critical illness. Active in developing precision medicine approaches for neonatal sepsis. Grants & Funding: Co-leads major projects on sepsis diagnostics and neonatal infection, supported by national and international grants. Collaborates on multi-institutional initiatives. Labs/Teams: Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch) and Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team (Telethon Kids Institute). Works closely with the Personalised Medicine Centre and Health Futures Institute.

• Sepsis
• Innate Immunity
• Neonatal Immunology
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Matthew Ahmadi is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Health Sciences, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He is affiliated with the Charles Perkins Centre and supervises research student Angel Bian. His work focuses on physical activity, sleep patterns, and their impacts on cardiovascular health, mortality, and chronic disease prevention. He has published extensively on device-measured behaviors, wearable technology applications, and population health studies. Ahmadi has secured grants including a National Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship and a Charles Perkins Centre Professional Development Award. Research interests span epidemiology and public health, with emphasis on translating activity metrics into clinical and policy recommendations. Recent studies investigate vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA), sleep regularity's cardiovascular effects, and the role of physical activity in mitigating infectious disease risks. He contributes to the ProPASS consortium analyzing global movement behavior data. Key achievements include developing machine learning methods for activity classification (e.g., in cerebral palsy populations) and leading randomized controlled trials evaluating dog activity trackers' impact on owner behavior. His research bridges clinical, technological, and population health perspectives to address global health challenges.

• Public Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Epidemiology
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Dr. Karen Birkenhead is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Implementation Science at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. She holds a PhD in Human Movement (2018) and a Master of Sports Nutrition by Research (2014). Her research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, nutrition, exercise physiology, and genetic medicine, with a current project implementing a shared care model for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). She previously worked as a Registered Dietitian in Canada for 14 years, specializing in public health, sports nutrition, telehealth, and chronic disease management. Education: PhD in Human Movement, 2018 Masters in Sports Nutrition, 2014 Her research themes include Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Healthy Ageing, and Lifespan Health. Key projects include translational research grants for FH care models and perioperative nutrition strategies. She has received awards such as the HDR Student Research Grant (2015) and the USCIRS (2014). Dr. Birkenhead collaborates with organizations like the Nutrition Society of Australia and Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

• Implementation Science
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Nutrition and Metabolism
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Professor Tracy Bryan is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney and serves as Unit Head of the Cell Biology Unit at the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI). She holds a Bachelor of Science from Macquarie University and a PhD from the CMRI, where her groundbreaking research identified the ALT (Alternative Lengthening of Telomeres) mechanism in cancer cells. After postdoctoral work with Nobel Laureate Tom Cech at the University of Colorado, she returned to Australia in 2001 to establish her research group at CMRI. Her research focuses on telomerase biology, particularly its role in cancer progression and bone marrow failure syndromes. Key themes include understanding telomerase mechanisms, developing inhibitors for cancer therapy, and investigating telomere biology disorders. Her work integrates biochemical and cell-based approaches, supported by grants from NHMRC, Viertel Foundation, and Cancer Council NSW. Recent publications highlight advancements in telomerase-substrate interactions, i-motif DNA structures, and the interplay between telomere maintenance and DNA damage responses. Major grants include NHMRC Ideas Grants targeting telomere-related bone marrow failure and ARC Discovery Projects exploring DNA replication-telomere links. Bryan’s research group collaborates internationally, contributing to translational studies in oncology and regenerative medicine. Her lab’s work is detailed at CMRI’s Cell Biology Team page, with ongoing projects focused on telomerase inhibition strategies and molecular mechanisms of telomere dysfunction.

• Cancer Biology
• Biochemistry
• Telomere Biology
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