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Dr Joanne Lisciandro serves as a Lecturer in University Preparation Pathways at Murdoch University, where she has dedicated over a decade to teaching and research in enabling education. Her work centers on supporting non-traditional students through critical transition phases into higher education.
Her academic credentials include:
- Learning and Teaching Certificate & Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship, Murdoch University (2015-2016)
- PhD in Neonatal Immunology, University of Western Australia (2008-2012)
- Bachelor of Science (Double Major in Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology) with First Class Honours, Murdoch University (2003-2006)
Dr Lisciandro's research integrates her biomedical science background with educational scholarship to address systemic barriers in student transition. She investigates quantitative mechanisms driving teacher/student wellbeing, retention strategies for equity-focused cohorts, and specialized approaches for math/science learning in preparatory contexts. Her interdisciplinary methodology bridges immunology-derived analytical frameworks with pedagogical innovation in enabling education.
Her institutional recognition includes:
- Vice Chancellor’s Living our Guiding Principles and Values Award (2022)
- Vice Chancellor’s Citations for Excellence in Enhancing Learning (2016)
As an Executive Committee Member of the National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia, she shapes national policy while mentoring through University Preparation Pathways. No grant funding details or laboratory affiliations were specified in source materials, though her quantitative research background suggests potential collaborations in educational data analytics.
