Joseph Grace

Dr. Joseph Grace is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer and PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Faculty of Medicine, with a focus on phlebology, medical adhesives, and regenerative therapies. He practices as a vascular interventionalist at the North Shore Medical Group in Sydney.

• MBBS (Hons), University of New South Wales (1988)
• MSc (Research), University of New South Wales (2024)
• PhD candidate (ongoing), UNSW Dermatology, Phlebology and Fluid Mechanics Research Laboratory

Dr. Grace’s research spans four core themes:

• Liquid Embolic Agents: Investigating cyanoacrylate adhesives’ physicochemical interactions with human tissue, focusing on formaldehyde release and biocompatibility.
• Phlebology Innovations: Developing minimally invasive vascular interventions (e.g., endovenous laser ablation) and clinical guidelines like cyanoacrylate closure protocols.
• Regenerative Medicine: Pioneering autologous haemoderivatives and mesenchymal stem cell therapies for vascular and dermal applications.
• Vascular Imaging: Utilizing duplex/Doppler sonography to enhance procedural precision and outcome evaluation.

His peer-reviewed publications (e.g., in Phlebology) emphasize medical adhesives’ safety, sclerotherapy modulation, and clinical translation of vascular interventions. His work has influenced regulatory policies on embolic devices in Australia.

Scientific Engagement: Presented at Union Internationale de Phlébologie and German Society of Phlebology, contributing to global discussions on embolisation protocols and diagnostic ultrasound integration.

Mentorship: Co-supervises honours students, delivers bedside tutorials, and examines OSCEs and vivas, blending research insights with medical education.