Andrew Kirke

Andrew Kirke is an Associate Professor at the UWA Medical School, serving as Head of Division and Medical Coordinator at the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia. His work focuses on rural health, gestational diabetes, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), and community-based screening programs.

• Affiliations: University of Western Australia, Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, Bunbury Hospital

Dr. Kirke's research explores gestational diabetes in rural settings, emphasizing early detection via HbA1c and algorithm validation. He also contributes to FH management guidelines, promoting GP education and genetic screening. His rural medical education studies analyze workforce retention post-graduation.

Recent publications highlight his work on clinical screening imperfections in GDM and rural healthcare delivery. He has secured grants from the Rural Clinical School, Val Lishman Health Research Foundation, and Diabetes Australia. Dr. Kirke also serves as a Guest Editor for journals and leads co-designed programs for Aboriginal women with prediabetes.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Rural Clinical School Early Career Research Grant
  • Val Lishman Health Research Foundation Project Grant
  • PARTNER Network Grant
  • Diabetes Research Foundation of WA Grant
  • Lishman Health Grant