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Ronald Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Molecular Genetics
• Insect Genomics
• Genetic Sexing
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Ronald Lee is an Adjunct Professor in Applied BioSciences at Macquarie University. His research focuses on genomic resources for economically important insects, particularly exploring insect domestication, reproductive fitness, and genetic sexing techniques for sterile insect applications. He holds a PhD in Genetics from The University of Melbourne (2007). Education: PhD in Genetics (Genome mapping in Lepidoptera), The University of Melbourne, 2007. His research interests include molecular genetics of insects, development of genetic tools for pest control, and understanding ecological and reproductive traits in species like the Queensland fruit fly. Recent work emphasizes pheromone-based communication, genomic variation, and computational modeling of insect receptors. He leads or collaborates on major projects funded by MQRES (International) and others, focusing on improving sterile insect technique (SIT) standards and fall armyworm monitoring. Lee has contributed to over 60 research outputs since 2006, with active projects spanning 2015–2025. Key collaborations involve teams addressing biosecurity, insect physiology, and applied entomology. Labs/Teams: Involved in invertebrate research facilities and biosecurity projects at Macquarie University, including equipment grants for microinjection and autoclave infrastructure.

• Transplantation
• Nephrology
• Diabetes
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Professor Philip O'Connell (MBBS, PhD, FAHMS) serves as Executive Director of the Westmead Institute for Medical Research and holds appointments at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health . He is a leading authority in transplantation immunology and renal allograft dysfunction , with major contributions to islet transplantation and transplant biomarker development . Research Themes: His work spans diabetes cure strategies through islet xenotransplantation, genomics of transplant rejection, and ethical solutions to global organ shortages. Current projects include: $3.3M JDRF grant for drug-free islet transplant protocols $1.06M NHMRC grant on renal transplant fibrosis gene pathways $9.46M NHMRC program for type 1 diabetes intervention Publication Trends (2022-2025): Focus on genetic determinants of transplant success (LIMS1, APOL1), machine learning for biopsy analysis, and immunomodulatory strategies (CD47, IL-2, TNFAIP3). Collaborative work with Mount Sinai School of Medicine on transplant biomarkers via NIH funding. Awards: 2018 Fellow, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 2003 TJ Neale Award for nephrology contributions 1989 Gordon-Taylor Scholarship (University of Melbourne) 2011-2021 NHMRC Senior Practitioner Fellow Leadership: Past President of The Transplantation Society (2014-2016), director of Centre for Transplant and Renal Research, and key member of the Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group. His lab at Westmead Hospital pioneers pig-to-human xenotransplant models and develops regulatory T cell therapies.

• Diabetes in Pregnancy
• Women's Health
• Endocrinology
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Dr. Suja Padmanabhan is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney's Westmead Clinical School and Staff Specialist in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Westmead Hospital. She holds a PhD (2017) from the University of Sydney, focusing on insulin requirements and placental dysfunction in pre-existing diabetes during pregnancy. Her research emphasizes diabetes in pregnancy, particularly maternal-fetal outcomes in women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and pre-conception health optimization. Education MBBS (hons) BSc(Med) MPHTM FRACP PhD (University of Sydney) Research Themes Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health Her work addresses gestational diabetes management, breastfeeding's metabolic impacts, and preeclampsia prediction using biomarkers like microalbuminuria and urinary angiogenic markers. Key Contributions include the BLIiNG study on breastfeeding and postpartum glucose tolerance, and the ADIPS national benchmarking program for diabetes in pregnancy care. She has also explored aspirin's role in preeclampsia prevention and insulin dynamics in diabetic pregnancies.

Ilaria Pozzatoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neurosciences
• Trauma Recovery
• Mental Health
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Dr. Ilaria Pozzato is a Senior Research Fellow at the John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. She holds an MD and specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from the University of Padua (Italy) and completed her PhD at the University of Sydney in 2021. With over 15 years of research experience, she co-leads Australia's pioneering Neuro-Psycho-Physiological Laboratory for Spinal Cord Injury at Royal North Shore Hospital. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on understanding physiological and psychological mechanisms of recovery after trauma, particularly using heart rate variability as a biomarker. Key themes include: Multidimensional impacts of injury on holistic health Neuro-cardiac interactions in spinal cord injury rehabilitation Biomarkers for predicting psychological distress Integrated biopsychosocial recovery models Her publications consistently explore trauma recovery mechanisms, with recent work emphasizing neuro-cardiac self-regulation therapies, cognitive impairment in SCI, and biopsychosocial rehabilitation frameworks. Research frequently integrates clinical trials, meta-analyses, and longitudinal cohort studies across mild-to-severe injuries. Awards: 3MT Thesis Competition Award (2019) Lifespan Research Day People's Choice Award (2018) Ian Scott Mental Health PhD Scholarship (2018) JWCRR Scholarship Award (2017) She currently advises PhD candidate Julia Kang on chronic pain management using heart rate variability and leads multiple grants including the SMART Trial investigating neuro-cardiac therapies for SCI. Her laboratory develops innovative assessment protocols for autonomic and neural function rehabilitation.

• Person-centred Practice
• Implementation Science
• Patient Safety
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Dr John Rihari-Thomas is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research) at the Sydney Nursing School, part of the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. He holds clinical expertise in cardiology and patient deterioration management, with roles in state-level Clinical Excellence Commission advisory groups and the Cardiovascular Research Network. His research focuses on implementation science, patient safety, and de-implementation of low-value care practices. He led the ACCELERATE and ENCORE randomized control trials to improve nursing practices in acute care settings, reducing adverse clinical events like cardiac arrests. He also implemented the Rapid Response System (RRS) at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. Research interests include person-centered practice, nurse welfare, and behavior change strategies. He collaborates internationally with institutions like Emory University (USA) and the WHO Collaborating Centre in Austria. Awards include the 2023 Fast Forward Presentation Award for his ACCELERATE trial work and the 2021 Nursing Research Institute Award. Key affiliations include the Institute for Health Improvement (USA), Sydney Health Partners Implementation Science Academy, and the National Heart Foundation. His recent presentations include chairing the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network Masterclass and delivering the inaugural Sydney-Emory Research Seminar. Professional networks span Sigma Theta Tau International and the International Society for Rapid Response Systems.

• Adolescent health
• Alcohol
• Biostatistics
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Associate Professor Tim Slade is affiliated with the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney and serves as a core member of The Matilda Centre . His research focuses on adolescent health, alcohol use, mental health epidemiology, and substance use prevention. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Key Themes: Neurosciences and Mental Health His work employs integrative data analysis across four Australasian cohort studies and develops machine learning models for risky alcohol use prediction. Recent publications examine cross-national mental health trends, parental supply of alcohol, and trauma-substance use comorbidities. Scientific contributions include: Advancing diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders Mapping psychopathology hierarchies using symptom-level analysis Investigating age-period-cohort effects on alcohol behaviors Developing adaptive assessment tools for psychological distress He supervises research student Zachary Bryant on MDMA and mental health studies, and collaborates on longitudinal cohort analyses like the RADAR study . Current projects explore digital prevention programs (Climate Schools, Health4Life) and trauma-informed interventions.

• Genomics
• Precision Health
• Epidemiology
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Julia Steinberg is an Associate Professor and Stream Lead of Genomics and Precision Health at The Daffodil Centre, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on integrating genomic, sociodemographic, and clinical data to improve precision health and cancer outcomes. She holds a DPhil (PhD) in Genomic Medicine from the University of Oxford and completed postdoctoral work at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and University of Cambridge before moving to Australia in 2017. Her current projects include leading the Australian Cancer Risk Study, evaluating genomic risk prediction for common cancers, and assessing multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests in Australia. She also collaborates on clinical implementation trials to improve Lynch syndrome testing and uses large-scale data to identify healthcare gaps and inequities. Education: DPhil (PhD) in Genomic Medicine (University of Oxford), Postdoctoral Research (Wellcome Sanger Institute / University of Cambridge) Awards: Cancer Institute NSW Career Development Fellowship Grants: MRFF-funded projects on genomic risk tools, MCED evaluation, and cancer service disruptions during the pandemic Steinberg’s research spans epidemiology, genomics, and health economics. Her publications address cancer risk stratification, digital health technology adoption, and the cost-effectiveness of genomic medicine. She leads a team investigating disparities in healthcare access and advocates for equitable precision health strategies. Labs/Teams: Genomics and Precision Health Stream (The Daffodil Centre), collaborations across Australian institutions for MCED research, and interdisciplinary teams addressing cancer screening inequities.

• Hepatology
• Liver Diseases
• Transplantation Medicine
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Associate Professor Simone Strasser is a Clinical Professor in the Central Clinical School at the University of Sydney’s Sydney Medical School, affiliated with the A W Morrow Gastroenterology and Liver Centre and the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her research focuses on hepatology, liver transplantation, hepatitis, and liver cancer, with expertise in chronic liver disease management and clinical trials. She has contributed to consensus guidelines for hepatitis B management and led studies on liver cancer screening and transplantation outcomes. Notable projects include the Liver Toolkit initiative for early disease detection and the SOCRATES HCC trial evaluating radioablation therapies. Dr. Strasser collaborates extensively with multidisciplinary teams and institutions, addressing challenges in liver transplantation epidemiology, drug-induced liver injury, and palliative care integration. Her research interests include liver disease pathophysiology, transplantation outcomes, and translational research. Key themes are Cancer (Liver Cancer), Infection and Immunological Conditions (Hepatitis), and Healthy Ageing. She has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles in journals like the Journal of Hepatology and Hepatology Communications. Dr. Strasser’s work emphasizes bridging clinical practice and research, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through innovative therapies and evidence-based guidelines.

• Musculoskeletal Health
• Low Back Pain Management
• Healthcare Overuse/Underuse
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Adrian Traeger is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, a division under the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney. As an experienced physiotherapist, he completed his doctorate at NeuRA, UNSW, focusing on reassurance strategies for low back pain patients. His research emphasizes reducing unnecessary diagnostic imaging and opioid prescriptions, addressing overdiagnosis and overtreatment, and improving communication of evidence-based practices to healthcare consumers. Education details: Doctorate in Physiotherapy from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) at UNSW Sydney, with a focus on pain management and clinical reassurance. His work integrates behavioral economics and qualitative research methods to tackle healthcare inefficiencies. Research Interests: Developing strategies to optimize low back pain care Reducing low-value healthcare interventions Overdiagnosis in musculoskeletal conditions Patient education and evidence-based practice Public health messaging effectiveness Prognostic models for chronic pain prediction Scientific Awards: 2023 University of Sydney Robinson Fellow 2022 Australian Pain Society 'Rising Star' Award NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship Advising & Grants: Currently supervising three research students focusing on virtual fracture clinics and behavioral nudging strategies. His trials (e.g., NUDGED-ED) target emergency department practices. Collaborates widely with institutions like Cochrane and JAMA, contributing to clinical guideline development. Lab & Teams: Leads projects at the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, partnering with global teams on WHO surveys and EMR data analysis. Active in multidisciplinary groups addressing imaging overuse and opioid management in healthcare systems.

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Hypertension
• Heart Failure
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Dr. Nelson Wang is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, specializing in cardiovascular medicine and hypertension. He holds advanced degrees (BSc (Adv), MD, MPhil, PhD) and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). His research focuses on hypertension management, cardiovascular outcomes in heart failure, and diabetes-related cardiovascular risks. Education: BSc (Advanced) MD MPhil PhD FRACP Research Interests: Antihypertensive therapies and combination drug efficacy Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) Cardiovascular risk reduction in diabetes Therapeutic inertia and treatment adherence Echocardiographic biomarkers in cardiac disease Global cardiovascular disease burden trends Key Research Contributions: Dr. Wang has led analyses of the ADVANCE trial (focusing on hypertension and diabetes), QUARTET trial (quadruple therapy for hypertension), and conducted systematic reviews on antihypertensive drug efficacy and prescribing patterns. His work also explores the prognostic value of echocardiography in pulmonary hypertension and HFpEF. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in available texts. Grants and Advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed.

• Arthritis
• Autoimmunity
• Musculoskeletal diseases
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Dr Shirley Yu is a Research Fellow at the Kolling Institute of Medical Research, part of the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her research focuses on osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, and autoimmune conditions. She holds qualifications including a PhD, MBBS, and FRACP. Her educational background includes a BSc in Medicine, followed by a Master of Public Health and a PhD in medical research. Professional certifications include Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). Key research interests include pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis, disease-modifying therapies, and the application of ultrasound and imaging techniques for diagnostic and prognostic purposes. Her work emphasizes evidence-based clinical trials and translational research to bridge gaps between basic science and clinical practice. Recent publications analyze placebo responses to intra-articular therapies, the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in knee osteoarthritis, and the role of biochemical markers in bone marrow lesions. She contributes to international initiatives like the OARSI Joint Effort Initiative to standardize osteoarthritis management protocols. Dr Yu collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including the Institute of Bone and Joint Research, advancing understanding of osteoarthritis pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies. Her work highlights the importance of patient-centered approaches in chronic disease management.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Biotechnology
• Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry
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Dr. Richard Williams is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, specializing in biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, and medical biotechnology. His work bridges engineering and life sciences, focusing on biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and nanotechnology applications. He holds a PhD and has contributed to over 69 research outputs, including peer-reviewed journals and conference papers. Research Interests : Biomedical Engineering Medical Biotechnology Macromolecular Chemistry Materials Engineering Drug Delivery Systems Recent Articles explore topics like energy systems, grid integration, and biomedical diagnostics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Williams is actively involved in student supervision and industry collaborations, advancing practical solutions in sustainable energy and healthcare technologies.

• Sustainable Building Design
• Energy Benchmarking
• Urban Climatology
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Professor Priya Rajagopalan is the Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) and Director of the Post Carbon Research Centre for Infrastructure and the Built Environment at RMIT University's School of Property, Construction and Project Management. Her work focuses on sustainable built environments, energy efficiency, and urban climatology. She actively engages with industry and governments to develop practical solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Her research interests include sustainable building design, energy benchmarking, urban heat island effects, indoor environmental quality simulation, lighting, acoustics, and citizen science approaches to urban microclimate monitoring. She has led multidisciplinary teams and secured competitive grants to create actionable guidelines for the building industry, such as energy performance benchmarks for aquatic centers adopted by Aquatics and Recreation Victoria. Priya’s articles consistently address challenges in urban thermal resilience, indoor air quality, and building system optimization. Recent trends show her expanding focus on user-centric design solutions and integrating machine learning into environmental modeling for higher precision. She has received the National University of Singapore Research Scholarship Award and maintains strong collaborations with organizations like Energy@RMIT. Her teaching includes the Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building Programme, emphasizing cutting-edge tools for navigating evolving environmental standards. Priya’s advisory role and supervision of research projects highlight her commitment to advancing AI-driven frameworks for net-zero building design, circadian lighting systems, and urban cooling strategies. She also leads initiatives like the HEAL Network to enhance health resilience against urban climate challenges.

• Control Engineering
• Robotics
• Maritime Engineering
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Dr. Sharmila Kayastha is an Associate Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. Her primary affiliation is with the School of Science at RMIT's City Campus. She specializes in control engineering, robotics, and maritime engineering, with a strong focus on nonlinear control systems and their applications in space robotics, underwater vehicles, and precision instrumentation. Her research interests span post-impact motion control of space robots, flexible manipulator dynamics, nonlinear control for underwater vehicles, and advanced actuation techniques using piezoelectric materials. She has co-authored influential papers on topics such as trajectory tracking control for robot arms, robust coordinated control of dual-arm space robots, and state-dependent Ricatti equation control for satellite cameras. Dr. Kayastha's publications demonstrate expertise in integrating theoretical control methodologies with practical engineering challenges in aerospace and maritime systems. Her work bridges fundamental control theory with applied robotics, emphasizing precision, robustness, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Her research outputs include studies on model predictive control for space manipulators, disturbance-rejection mechanisms for underwater vehicles, and innovative solutions for spacecraft camera stabilization using piezoelectric actuators. These contributions highlight her interdisciplinary approach to solving complex control problems in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial contexts.

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
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Dr. Guangxian Li is a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, specializing in conventional and nonconventional machining. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, including laser machining, additive-subtractive manufacturing, and tool wear monitoring. He has contributed to studies on superhydrophobic microstructure fabrication, nanomaterials, and thin-wall part machining. His work bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, and robotics, addressing challenges in precision machining and material performance. Notable research areas include the machinability of titanium alloys and stainless steel, with a focus on improving cutting processes and tool longevity through innovative methodologies. Dr. Li’s research interests span manufacturing engineering, nanotechnology, and robotics, with applications in biomedical and environmental fields. Key contributions include optimizing machining parameters for additive-manufactured materials and developing predictive models for tool wear using machine learning. He collaborates on projects involving femtosecond laser applications, surface engineering, and AI-driven algorithms for robotics and fall detection systems. His publications highlight advancements in laser-based surface modification, coating fabrication, and multi-agent deep reinforcement learning for autonomous vehicle control. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive peer-reviewed output demonstrates impactful contributions to manufacturing and materials science.