جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joan Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Education
• Biomedical Research
• Cardiac Disease
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Dr. Joan Li is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland's Academy for Medical Education within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. She holds an MD and PhD, blending clinical practice with biomedical research. Her dual focus spans medical education innovation and kidney/heart disease research. She contributes to curriculum design, assessment strategies, and student learning outcomes in biomedical science and medicine courses. Education: MD and PhD from The University of Queensland. Research expertise includes cardiac and renal disease mechanisms, stem cell biology, and regenerative medicine. Notable work includes discovering novel renal papilla development mechanisms and exploring AI applications in medical assessment (e.g., ChatGPT evaluation). Research interests bridge biomedical science and education: kidney/heart regeneration, tissue engineering, and educational technology. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications include high-impact papers in Nephrology , Stem Cells Translational Medicine , and Australasian Journal of Educational Technology . Grants and Funding: Secured grants for kidney fibrosis research (Twin Towns Services Foundation) and nanoparticle-based therapies (Diabetes Australia). Supervision: Actively mentors PhD students on topics like intervertebral disc regeneration, cardiac cell reprogramming, and pediatric heart surgery outcomes. Academic Engagement: Editor for Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology , invited lecturer at American Society of Nephrology conferences, and presenter at AMEE and ANZAHPE education forums.

• Kidney Development
• Stem Cell Biology
• Organoid Engineering
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Melissa Little is an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), University of Queensland. Her research focuses on kidney development, organoid engineering, and regenerative medicine. She leads projects like the KidGen national kidney genomics study and has pioneered kidney organoid models for disease modeling and drug screening. Her work bridges developmental biology with translational medicine, aiming to address kidney dysfunction and regeneration. Key collaborations include partnerships with institutions like the GUDMAP database and projects involving stem cell differentiation, nephron progenitors, and vascularization. Her lab explores kidney organoid maturation, viral infection mechanisms, and synthetic kidney design. She has co-authored over 230 journal articles, book chapters, and reviews, with a focus on kidney pathology, stem cell applications, and bioengineering solutions for renal replacement therapy. Her research integrates experimental and computational methods, including single-cell analysis and biophysical modeling, to understand kidney development and disease. She advocates for rigorous organoid standards and ethical applications of stem cell technologies. Melissa Little has been instrumental in establishing Australia's genitourinary research networks and mentoring early-career investigators in the field.

• Medical Education
• Anatomy
• Physiology
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Monika Zimanyi is a researcher at James Cook University (JCU), Australia, specializing in medical education, anatomy, physiology, and nephrology. Her work focuses on curriculum design for allied health students, particularly integrating active learning strategies and innovative assessment methods. She has extensively studied the effects of maternal conditions on renal and cardiovascular development, glomerular structure-function relationships, and the implications of nephron number variations in human populations. Her research bridges educational innovation with biomedical sciences, addressing both pedagogical challenges and clinical nephrology questions. Her research interests include anatomical education methodologies, developmental nephrology, and the long-term health consequences of intrauterine growth restriction. She has collaborated on studies exploring the impact of maternal alcohol consumption, low birth weight, and dietary restrictions on offspring health outcomes. Key contributions include defining glomerular hypertrophy and its clinical implications, particularly in African American populations. In medical education, Dr. Zimanyi has pioneered creative teaching approaches such as the 'digi-explanation' assessment technique, enhancing student engagement through technology. Her work emphasizes practical applications of anatomy and physiology principles in healthcare education. She has presented at major conferences like the Society for Experimental Biology and the Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education.

• Reproductive Physiology
• Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
• Exercise Physiology
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Dr. Kristina Anevska serves as a Casual Academic in the Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology at La Trobe University, specializing in reproductive physiology and developmental origins of health and disease. Her research focuses on maternal exercise interventions, placental adaptations, and transgenerational effects of growth restriction using rat models. Her primary research interests span Reproductive Physiology , Developmental Origins of Health and Disease , and Exercise Physiology , with specific expertise in maternal exercise effects on pregnancy outcomes, placental adaptations to stress, and transgenerational bone and metabolic health. Her work frequently examines sex-specific responses and interactions with high-fat diets in growth-restricted pregnancy models. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on rat pregnancy models investigating how maternal exercise modifies outcomes in growth-restricted pregnancies. Key trends include placental mTOR signaling, IGF-system regulation, microbiome alterations in gestational diabetes, and transgenerational transmission of bone deficits. Her research demonstrates particular attention to sex-specific adaptations and timing of exercise interventions. Dr. Anevska maintains active research collaborations with prominent scientists including Wlodek ME, Briffa JF, Cuffe JSM, and Mangwiro YTM across multiple publications. Her work appears in high-impact journals such as The Journal of Physiology , Placenta , and FASEB Journal , with significant citation impact in developmental physiology fields.

• Microbiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Bacterial Metabolism
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Chris Barlow is a Research Fellow at Monash University's Proteomics Platform. His work focuses on bacterial metabolism, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and pathogen survival strategies. He contributes to projects investigating bacterial persistence, such as understanding how bacteria survive nutrient deprivation and resist antimicrobial treatments. His research spans microbiology, proteomics, and infectious disease dynamics. Affiliations: Proteomics Platform, Monash University Key Projects: Preventing a nephron deficit in premature offspring CSIRO AMR & Nutrition Pilot Clinical Study Flaviviruses structural vaccinology Research Interests: Barlow’s studies explore metabolic processes in bacteria, particularly how pathogens adapt to environmental stresses. His work includes analyzing endolysin mechanisms in Clostridioides difficile , arginine catabolism in Acinetobacter baumannii , and host-pathogen interactions in Chlamydia trachomatis . He employs proteomics and metabolomics approaches to uncover novel therapeutic targets. Publications: His recent articles highlight advancements in understanding bacterial survival strategies, including toxin regulation, antibiotic resistance pathways, and metabolic adaptations under hypoxic conditions. These findings contribute to developing new antimicrobial therapies and diagnostic tools.

John Bertramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Kidney Disease
• Nephrology
• Developmental Biology
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John Bertram is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology at Monash University, affiliated with the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute. His expertise focuses on kidney structure and development, particularly nephron and glomeruli counts, which are critical for understanding chronic diseases. He pioneered quantitative kidney pathology, analyzing thousands of kidney samples globally to establish baseline nephron/glomeruli numbers and their variability. His work highlights environmental and genetic influences on kidney development, with implications for hypertension, kidney disease, and public health. Key projects include investigating low nephron endowment's role in chronic diseases, podocyte biology, and using MRI for 3D kidney analysis. He collaborates internationally, including NIH-funded research on renal regeneration. Grants include NHMRC support for podocyte-stem cell studies. His research contributes to UN SDGs addressing health and well-being. Research interests span kidney development, developmental origins of disease, and translational therapies. Recent work explores 3D imaging, podocyte depletion, and obesity-related glomerulopathy outcomes. Collaborations span institutions like the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute and Howard Florey Institute.

Luise Cullen-McEwenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Kidney Development
• Embryogenesis
• Nephron Development
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Dr. Luise Cullen-McEwen is a Research Fellow in the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash University, within the School of Biomedical Sciences. Her research focuses on kidney development, particularly the regulation of branching morphogenesis and nephron number during embryogenesis. She holds a PhD from Monash University (2002) and has extensive expertise in techniques like immunofluorescence, histology, and unbiased stereology. Her work includes projects funded by the Australian Kidney Foundation and NHMRC, investigating maternal diabetes effects on kidney development and chronic kidney disease progression. Key collaborations involve Jikei University Hospital and researchers in Japan. She has led projects addressing nephron deficits in premature offspring and the impact of maternal nutrition on kidney structure. Research interests span GDNF signaling in kidney development, podocyte adaptation, and the role of maternal conditions (e.g., diabetes, protein restriction) in programming renal deficits. Over 70 publications highlight her contributions to nephrology and developmental biology.

Ian Smythمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Biology
• Kidney Development
• Skin Biology
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Dr. Ian Smyth is a Professor of Anatomy & Developmental Biology at Monash University's Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute in Melbourne, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (1999) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the MRC Human Genetics Unit (Edinburgh) and Baylor College of Medicine (Houston), followed by roles at Cancer Research UK and as an NHMRC RD Wright Fellow. His research focuses on developmental mechanisms in mouse embryology, particularly skin and kidney development, with an emphasis on human disease models. He employs mouse genetics and advanced imaging techniques to study branching morphogenesis and congenital disorders. Smyth leads multiple research projects on polycystic kidney disease (PKD), including therapeutic development and molecular pathways. He actively supervises PhD students and collaborates internationally. Notable press coverage includes breakthroughs in PKD treatment and kidney development imaging. Research Interests: Epithelial differentiation in embryonic development Mouse genetic models of human kidney/skin diseases Imaging analysis of branching morphogenesis Polycystic kidney disease mechanisms Recent Research Trends: His articles (2020-2025) highlight advancements in PKD treatment via kinase inhibition (Aurora kinase A), inflammation modulation (IL-37), and regenerative approaches (cardiac organoids). Collaborations span kidney genomics (KidGen project) and interdisciplinary teams addressing congenital disorders and aging mechanisms. Grants/Projects: Active grants include PKD therapeutic development with Targeted Protein Degraders (TPDs) and ciliary fission studies. He leads projects funded by PKD Foundation Australia and NHMRC. Over 38 research projects documented, many as Principal Investigator. Labs/Teams: Coordinates a lab focusing on kidney/epidermal development using genetic, molecular, and computational approaches. Collaborates with institutions globally in functional genomics and clinical translation.

• Neonatology
• Pediatric Nephrology
• Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
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Yogavijayan Kandasamy is a researcher affiliated with James Cook University (JCU), focusing on neonatal and maternal health. His work spans epidemiology, pediatric nephrology, and developmental origins of health and disease. He has collaborated extensively on studies addressing stillbirth risks in Indigenous populations, kidney development in preterm infants, and the impact of maternal smoking on birth outcomes. Key research interests include neonatal jaundice management, biomarker discovery for kidney injury, and the application of artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making. His systematic reviews explore topics like caffeine’s role in neonatal kidney protection and the feasibility of home phototherapy. Recent publications highlight collaborations with colleagues in obstetrics, nephrology, and public health. Though no formal awards are listed, his contributions to understanding fetal and neonatal kidney development through ultrasonography and biomarkers are notable.

Sazia Sharminمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Developmental Biology
• Stem Cell Research
• Neurobiology
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Sazia Sharmin is a Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland. Her work spans neurodevelopmental biology and regenerative medicine , with a focus on stem cell models of kidney and brain development. Key themes include hippocampal neurogenesis , podocyte dysfunction in nephrotic syndrome , and genetic regulation of organoid formation . Academic affiliation: University of Queensland Email: s.sharmin@uq.edu.au Her research integrates genetic engineering , organoid culture , and translational neuroscience . Recent publications highlight her contributions to: iPSC-based kidney disease modeling (2018, 2020) role of sulfate in hippocampal development (2020) neurodevelopmental gene networks (2021, 2022) While not explicitly mentioned, her work likely involves collaborations in cell therapy , pediatric nephrology , and bioinformatic analysis of transcriptomics . She has published extensively on both neural and renal developmental pathways, with cross-disciplinary applications in disease diagnostics and agricultural plant biology .

Alex Combesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Kidney Development
• Developmental Biology
• Single Cell Genomics
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Dr. Alex Combes is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute. He leads the Combes Laboratory, which focuses on kidney development and disease, and is actively accepting PhD students for research projects in bioinformatics, bioengineering, developmental biology, single cell genomics, advanced imaging, and stem cell differentiation. Dr. Combes' educational background includes: PhD in Molecular Genetics and Development from the University of Queensland BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Queensland Dr. Combes' research focuses on understanding kidney development and disease through innovative approaches. His laboratory employs single cell sequencing, 3D imaging, and molecular genetics to investigate tissue formation during development and how disruptions in developmental programs can cause or contribute to disease. Key research areas include kidney organoid development, progenitor cell maintenance and differentiation, and the impact of cell migration on cell fate decisions. This work has significant implications for diagnostics, disease modeling, drug screening, and regenerative medicine applications. Analysis of Dr. Combes' publication history reveals a strong focus on kidney development and disease mechanisms. His research increasingly incorporates single-cell genomic approaches to understand cellular heterogeneity and signaling pathways during organogenesis. There's a clear trajectory toward translational applications, particularly in using stem cell-derived kidney organoids for disease modeling and regenerative medicine. Scientific recognition includes: ARC DECRA fellowship (2015) Dr. Combes serves as Primary Chief Investigator for multiple active research projects, including 'Scalable lentiviral screening of variants associated with kidney disease' and 'Imaging mammalian organogenesis with adaptive optics.' He also contributes as an Associate Investigator on collaborative projects related to nephron development and cardiovascular disease. His laboratory provides mentorship for postgraduate research students working on projects spanning bioinformatics, bioengineering, developmental biology, single cell genomics, advanced imaging, and stem cell differentiation. The Combes Laboratory is part of the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at Monash University, collaborating extensively with researchers at Murdoch Children's Research Institute and other international institutions. The lab maintains strong connections with the broader kidney research community and participates in multi-institutional projects addressing congenital kidney diseases and regenerative medicine approaches.

Nyoman Kurniawanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Neuroanatomy
• Medical Imaging
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Dr Nyoman Kurniawan is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Advanced Imaging and Facility Manager for the Preclinical 16.4T Microimaging 9.4T MRI scanners at the Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland. His research focuses on advanced MRI techniques, including diffusion MRI in neurological disease models, 3D brain atlases, and applications in nephron and agricultural imaging. He holds a PhD in structural biology from The University of Queensland (2002). His expertise spans neuroimaging, developmental neurobiology, and translational MRI methodologies. Key contributions include developing MRI protocols for small animal studies, investigating spinal cord pathologies, and applying imaging to study brain connectivity in mouse models. His work bridges clinical and basic science, with applications in neurodegenerative diseases, trauma, and marine biology. Dr Kurniawan collaborates internationally on spinal cord MRI standards and has pioneered studies on octopus brain structure and octopus mating behavior. He also explores the effects of vitamin D deficiency on neuroanatomy and leverages deep learning for motion correction in kidney imaging. His lab contributes to open-access neuroimaging data and collaborates with institutions globally to advance imaging reproducibility.

• Pediatric Nephrology
• Neonatal Development
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Dr. Donna Rudd is an active Research Fellow at James Cook University's College of Medicine and Dentistry within the Department of Clinical Sciences. Her multidisciplinary research bridges neonatal nephrology, maternal-fetal health, and psychoneuroendocrinology, with significant contributions to understanding preterm infant kidney development and mental health biomarkers. Her primary research interests focus on pediatric nephrology (particularly fetal renal development using ultrasound biomarkers), maternal-fetal medicine (investigating impacts of smoking and diabetes on infant outcomes), and emerging work in allostatic load measurement for mental health prediction. Recent studies demonstrate methodological innovation in urinary biomarker validation and longitudinal cohort analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory: beginning with cardiac preservation techniques (2009-2012), shifting to neonatal kidney development (2014-2020), and expanding into microbiome research and mental health biomarkers (2021-present). This progression shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across pediatrics, psychiatry, and aquaculture sciences. Dr. Rudd maintains active research collaborations with Professor Yogavijayan Kandasamy (neonatology), Zoltan Sarnyai (psychiatry), and Roger Huerlimann (microbiology), contributing to JCU's leadership in tropical health research. Her work frequently employs: Prospective cohort study designs Ultrasound-based physiological measurements Biomarker validation techniques Longitudinal data analysis from birth cohorts Her laboratory work operates within JCU's Clinical Sciences research infrastructure, utilizing: Neonatal ultrasound imaging facilities Biochemical analysis laboratories Collaborative access to the Avon Longitudinal Study cohort data