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Müller glial-neuronal-vascular interactions in retinal vascular diseases

Research projects in the Macular Research Group are focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Müller glial-neuronal-vascular interactions in retinal diseases. The gro more...

Supervisor(s): Gillies, Mark (Professor), Shen, Weiyong (Dr)

MicroRNAs in disease

Regulation of the endothelial cell barrier integrity is critical in inducing new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis), in developing an inflammatory response and importantly in res more...

Supervisor(s): Gamble, Jennifer (Professor)

Bioethics, public health ethics, clinical ethics and the philosophy of medicine

Associate Professor Kerridge’s research focuses on the philosophical, moral and socio-cultural concepts, frameworks and issues that underpin health, health policy and biomedic more...

Supervisor(s): Kerridge, Ian (Professor)

Understanding the role of novel genes in disease

From mRNA arrays we have identified a number of ‘novel’ genes that influence tissue function. Our studies are investigating the biochemical basis for the mechanism of ac more...

Supervisor(s): Gamble, Jennifer (Professor)

Identification of genetic drivers of ovarian cancer

This project will use insertional mutagenesis in mice to identify and investigate potential genetic drivers of ovarian carcinogenesis. more...

Supervisor(s): Howell, Viive (Dr), Colvin, Emily (Dr)

Bioethics

Are you interested in the interaction between advances in biotechnology and society, or the complex relationship between morality, mental health and the law? Do you want to explore more...

Supervisor(s): Kerridge, Ian (Professor), Jordens, Christopher (Associate Professor), Mooney-Somers, Julie (Dr), Newson, Ainsley (Associate Professor)

Archer Study: The ARCHER adolescent rural cohort study of Health, Hormones, Environments, Education and Relationships

This is a longitudinal study on the effects of puberty hormones on adolescent behaviour, mood and wellbeing which has excellent opportunities for multi-disciplinary research more...

Supervisor(s): Steinbeck, Kate (Professor)

Research opportunities in bioethics, public health research and qualitative social research.

Chris Jordens is an inter-disciplinary researcher. He has experience and expertise in bioethics, public health research and qualitative social research. Most of his research has bee more...

Supervisor(s): Jordens, Christopher (Associate Professor)

How do herpes simplex viruses interact with dendritic cells in human skin: clues for vaccine development

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) can cause cold sores, genital herpes, keratitis, encephalitis and neonatal herpes. 70-80% of human population is infected with HSV-1 and 22% with HSV-2. O more...

Supervisor(s): Cunningham, Tony (Professor), Kim, Min (Dr)

Interaction between angiogenesis and cancer stem cells in liver cancer

This project suits the students who are interested in working towards PhD or Master's degrees. more...

Supervisor(s): Qiao, Liang (Dr), George, Jacob (Professor)