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Chris Bain serves as the inaugural Professor of Practice in Digital Health within the Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University, with appointments in the Department of Human Centred Computing and the Victorian Heart Institute (VHI). His unique interdisciplinary background bridges medicine and information technology, positioning him at the forefront of digital health innovation.
- Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University
- Department of Human Centred Computing
- Victorian Heart Institute (VHI)
Professor Bain holds a medical degree (MBBS) from the University of Melbourne (1990), a Master of Information Technology from Swinburne University of Technology (2001), and a PhD in Information Systems from Edith Cowan University (2014). This rare combination of medical and technological expertise informs his research approach.
His research focuses on digital health technologies, particularly examining technology adoption among older adults, telehealth applications in specialized care settings, and digital health equity for diverse populations. Recent work explores 3D remote monitoring, blockchain applications in pharmaceutical supply chains, and patient portal accessibility for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical digital health implementation, with particular attention to user experience, health equity, and the integration of emerging technologies into healthcare delivery systems. His work spans both technical innovation and human factors considerations in healthcare technology adoption.
Professor Bain actively contributes to the digital health community through conference organization and speaking engagements, including the Health Informatics Conference 2020 as organizer, keynote presentations at the Australia-China Health Summit, and contributions to the Australian Sleep Association seminars.
His current research portfolio includes significant projects such as Predicting Hospital Acquired Complications using Electronic Medical Records (funded by Amazon AWS AI), Towards Value-Based Digital Health Transformation in Indonesia (funded by DFAT), and the MedTech Commercialisation Advancement Program. These projects demonstrate his commitment to translating research into practical healthcare solutions with real-world impact.
