Deanne August

Dr. Deanne August is a Registered Nurse and Post-doctoral MRFF Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, with a dual role as Nurse Research Coordinator at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research in neonatal skin integrity and vascular access safety.

• Educational Background:
  • PhD, James Cook University (2022)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods, James Cook University

Her research program focuses on minimizing complications from necessary neonatal care, particularly medical adhesives and vascular access devices. Key contributions include systematic reviews, randomized trials, and international guidelines on neonatal skin injury assessment and device-related pressure injuries.

Recent publications emphasize innovations in central venous catheter materials, tissue adhesive applications, and handheld scanning technologies for personalized medical devices. Dr. August is internationally recognized for her expertise in neonatal skin care, with impacts in policy (e.g., Queensland Health’s Transition to Practice) and education (e.g., University of Tasmania’s Neonatal Nursing Course).

• Scientific Awards:
  • MRFF Research Fellowship

As an associate advisor, she mentors three higher-degree research projects related to neonatal vascular access, capillary blood sampling, and urinary catheter infection prevention. Her work also incorporates economic evaluation and clinical workload analysis.