The Sydney School of Health Sciences is a world leader in health and wellbeing research. We do this through partnering with local and global organisations and working closely with people and communities to identify solutions that directly translate to health benefits. By translating our research into practice, we improve lives.
University of Sydney researchers awarded REDI Industry Fellowships
Dr Hilary Byrne, Associate Professor Zoe McKeough and Dr Peyman Obeidy have been awarded the REDI (Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry) Fellowships, with the opportunity to work on high-priority medical research projects with companies in the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sector.
Digital health support systems help improve health for people with breast cancer
A study has found people with breast cancer who received ongoing support through digital resources such as websites and mobile apps reported improved quality of life, and less stress and fatigue.
Health Sciences Research Brochure
We have prioritised a number of cross-cutting research themes that reflect the strength, diversity and depth of our research. This structure enables us to be responsive to changes in the health and medical research landscape and rapidly address societal, industry, government and global priorities.
Download the Health Sciences Research Brochure (pdf, 11.9MB)
Our research focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and disability issues, with the aim to improve health outcomes, promote social and emotional wellbeing and address health, educational and social inequities.
The team draws on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's knowledge, leadership and practice by working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities. Together we identify complex problems for investigation, agree on the most culturally appropriate and rigorous research methods, interpret the results, and disseminate new knowledge back to communities and policy makers.
Our research promotes healthy lifestyles and wellbeing across the lifespan. We have multidisciplinary teams focusing on ageing and health, climate change and vulnerability, exercise, health and performance, living well with chronic disease, neurological rehabilitation, sports injury, sports performance and activity promotion, and work and health.
Our faculty’s multidisciplinary cancer expertise uniquely positions us to help individuals diagnosed and/or being treated for cancer. Our research is transforming knowledge and impacting upon clinical practice in areas such as early diagnosis, treatment of the disease and its side-effects, and the development of novel pharmaceuticals that can diagnose and treat cancer at the same time.
Our Communication Sciences and Disorders Research team focuses on evidence-based assessment and treatment options for communication and swallowing disorders in babies, children, adolescents and adults. We are known for our cutting-edge treatments for speech disorders in childhood, reading disorders, prevention and treatment of stuttering, voice disorder treatment and the treatment of communication difficulties which can follow an acquired brain injury such as stroke, dementia or traumatic brain injury.
We also provide clinical services to the public through our:
Our aim is to improve the situation for people with disability and mental ill-health in Australia and our nearest regions, so they can experience active and meaningful lives as fully included members of the community.
We do so by undertaking research that focuses on individual needs, listening to people, championing co-creation and learning from best practice.
Our researchers are using mobile devices and health data to transform health and wellness, working across a wide variety of areas including cardiology and cancer.
We look at a range of eHealth applications including consumer-facing programs and how we can develop sophisticated clinical decision support systems and link clinical performance with improvement and professional development using health data.
We work closely with the Australian government and industry internationally.
Our researchers use medical imaging to conduct population screening for unsuspected disease, diagnose or stage new diseases, plan treatment and assess response to therapy. We develop new technologies and novel strategies for how to best use medical imaging.
In Australia, one in three (6.9 million) people have a musculoskeletal condition. Pain and disability associated with musculoskeletal conditions can significantly affect a person's quality of life, often impairing their ability to fully participate in family, social and working life. Our team carry out pioneering research to maintain musculoskeletal health and find solutions to prevent and treat the pain and disability associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
