David Kandiah

David Kandiah is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, UWA Medical School, The University of Western Australia. His expertise spans clinical rheumatology, medical education innovation, and autoimmune disease management. He actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research addressing systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and educational curriculum development.

Research Interests:

• Clinical Rheumatology & Autoimmune Disorders
• Medical Education Curriculum Design
• Clinical Reasoning and Knowledge Management
• Racial Differences in Rheumatic Diseases
• Rheumatological Emergencies

His work emphasizes integrating web-based case scenarios and student-led grand rounds to enhance clinical training, alongside investigating vitamin D status and cardiac implications in autoimmune patients. Over 17 peer-reviewed publications span immunology, medical education, and rare rheumatological conditions. No awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive citation count (503) reflects impactful contributions.