Andrea Coda

Dr. Andrea Coda is the **Head of Discipline (Podiatry)** and **Program Convenor** at the **School of Health Sciences**, part of the **University of Newcastle's College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing**. He is also a **Fellow at CIFAL Newcastle (UNITAR)** and an **Affiliate of the Central Coast Research Institute (CCRI)**. His expertise spans clinical podiatry, digital health innovation, and paediatric rheumatology.

**Education**: PhD in Podiatric Medicine from Queen Margaret University (Edinburgh, UK), with a focus on randomised controlled trials for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He also holds a Bachelor of Science (Podiatry) with Honours from Queen Margaret University.

**Research Focus**: Dr. Coda pioneers digital health solutions for chronic disease management, fall prevention, and paediatric rheumatology. His work includes developing real-time health monitoring platforms and collaborating with industries like Abbott Pharmaceutical and Vodafone. Key contributions include a **$1.7M MRFF grant** (2024) for multidisciplinary primary care and a **$4.5M EU grant** (2021) for digital health in Catalonia.

**Awards**: Notable recognitions include the 2022 European Rheumatology Congress Research Award and the 2019 UON Industry Engagement Excellence Award.

**Grants & Collaborations**: Leads over 50 grants totaling **$6.38M**, including collaborations with HMRI, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, and the Catalan Government. His research spans diabetes management, hypermobility syndromes, and telemedicine.

**Teaching & Leadership**: A dedicated educator, he integrates innovative technologies into podiatry curricula and mentors future healthcare professionals. He chairs clinical panels for the NSW Podiatry Council and serves on national academic committees.

**International Engagement**: Proactive in global health initiatives, including roles at the University of Manresa (Spain) and the European Dementia Consortium. His work bridges clinical care, education, and industry innovation.