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Dr. Nicki Scholes-Robertson is a Senior Lecturer and Early Career Researcher at Flinders University's College of Medicine and Public Health, with a focus on rural and remote healthcare access. Currently based in Alice Springs, she combines clinical expertise with lived experience as a kidney transplant recipient and peritoneal dialysis patient.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), La Trobe University (1992)
- PhD in Medicine, University of Sydney (2022)
Her research addresses chronic kidney disease (CKD) management in underserved regions, emphasizing consumer involvement in clinical trials. Recent publications highlight outcomes in CKD standardization, cancer screening for transplant patients, frailty in aging CKD populations, exercise practices in dialysis, and pharmacist roles in remote transplant care.
- Scientific Awards:
- NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship (2020)
- Key Collaborations:
- Australasian Kidney Trials Network
- CARI Guidelines Group
- Cochrane Kidney and Transplant (Consumer Editor)
She contributes to NHMRC and MRFF-funded projects, including the CRE-PACT Centre for Research Excellence, which partners with patients to transform CKD care. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to health equity and education.