Tess Cooper

Dr. Tess Cooper is a Research Fellow at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre within the Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Her work primarily focuses on systematic reviews and meta-analyses in nephrology and transplantation medicine, with significant contributions to Cochrane reviews across multiple medical domains.

Education:

• PhD
• MSc
• MPH

Dr. Cooper's research spans chronic kidney disease, kidney transplantation, and pain management, with particular emphasis on evidence synthesis through systematic reviews. Her work examines interventions for diabetic kidney disease, hypertension management in transplant recipients, dietary modifications, and patient-centered approaches to care. She has made substantial contributions to understanding sex and gender disparities in kidney donation and transplantation outcomes, as well as exploring gut microbiome implications in chronic kidney disease.

Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on evidence-based medicine through systematic reviews, particularly in nephrology and transplantation. Her work frequently appears in Cochrane Library publications, demonstrating expertise in evidence synthesis methodology. Key thematic areas include interventions for chronic kidney disease progression, management of complications in kidney transplant recipients, and patient-centered approaches to treatment decision-making. She has increasingly focused on health equity issues, including gender disparities in kidney care and equitable patient involvement in research.

Dr. Cooper collaborates extensively with international research networks including the Better Evidence and Translation-Chronic Kidney Disease (BEAT-CKD) group and has contributed to WHO systematic reviews on pain management in children. Her research has significant implications for clinical practice guidelines in nephrology and transplantation medicine.