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Rachel Alexander is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University (ECU). Her expertise spans medical genetics, cardiovascular anatomy, public health, and global health systems. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (2000) and a Master of Science (1989) from The University of Western Australia, alongside a Post GradDip in Education (2006) from South Africa.
Her research focuses on genetic disorders, anatomical variations, and healthcare workforce integration in developing countries. Notable projects include studies on NOTCH1 gene mutations linked to congenital heart defects and community health worker roles in global health systems.
Rachel supervises doctoral candidates in areas like dementia prevention via mobile health applications, uterine fibroids and hypertension, and biomarkers for suboptimal health status. Her work bridges clinical and public health research, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to health challenges.
Her publications highlight trends in genetic epidemiology, anatomical variations, and global health equity. Current research explores the intersection of modifiable risk factors and immunological markers in chronic diseases.
