Melinda Toomey

Dr. Melinda Toomey is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Hearing Research (CHEAR) within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Queensland. Her work focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based, patient-centered tools and programs using implementation science methods to improve care for individuals with age-related eye diseases and sensory impairments.

• Education: PhD in Optometry (UNSW Sydney), Dean's Award recipient
• Research Interests: Health services research, evidence-based practice, implementation science, age-related eye diseases, vision impairment, behavioral change in healthcare
• Projects: MRFF-funded sensory support for dementia patients, iCaretrack program for glaucoma care
• Awards: Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis
• Collaborations: Partnerships with SENSE-Cog, NHMRC, multidisciplinary teams
• Availability: Open to supervision and mentorship opportunities

Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in diabetic eye care, glaucoma delivery systems, and sensory support interventions. She actively contributes to policy analysis through guideline evaluations and advocates for interprofessional collaboration models in eyecare.

Scientific Awards:

• Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis (UNSW Sydney)