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Emergency Medicine Oceania Pediatric / Paediatric Research RESEARCHER PROFILE

Paediatric haemorrhage and airway procedures

By Bench Side Story — 6 days ago

Dr Shane George is a paediatric critical care physician working in paediatric emergency medicine and paediatric intensive care at Gold Coast University Hospital. He is the clinical lead for children’s critical care research for Gold Coast Health, and is a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland and Griffith University.

Associate Professor George is also an active clinician researcher on topics that span both emergency medicine and PICU practice including safety in emergency intubation, sepsis, haemostatic resuscitation in children and respiratory support therapies.

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Health Workforce Oceania Paramedicine Research RESEARCHER PROFILE

Paramedicine workforce across Australian & New Zealand

By Bench Side Story — 1 week ago

Liz Thyer is an Associate Professor in the Western Sydney University Paramedicine program and is passionate about innovations and excellence in health sciences teaching and learning. 

She was an advanced life support paramedic with Ambulance Victoria for 11 years including roles as a clinical instructor and peer support officer. She has previously worked at Victoria University with the Paramedic programs and at Deakin University in Learning Futures. 

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Leukaemia Oceania Pediatric / Paediatric RESEARCHER PROFILE

Leukaemia microenvironment & high risk childhood leukaemia

By Bench Side Story — 1 month ago

Associate Professor Laurence Cheung is now an Associate Professor at the Curtin Medical School as well as Curtin Medical Research Institute, and a Co-head of the Leukaemia Translational Research Laboratory at The Kids.

He has attracted over $8.7 million in research funding, including 16 awards as CIA (over $6.1 million). Assoc Prof Cheung was named the 2019 Cancer Council of WA Early Career Cancer Researcher of the Year and received the STEM Early Career Research Award at Curtin University in 2019.

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Nutrition Obesity Oceania Pediatric / Paediatric RESEARCHER PROFILE

Paediatric obesity prevention, nutrition and dietetics

By Bench Side Story — 2 months ago

Leveraging a systems-based and collaborative approach, Dr Littlewood over the past 25 years has driven research and data outcomes in the area of health and wellbeing. Dr Littlewood leads a dedicated team focused on making healthy happen for all Queenslanders, with a particular focus on improving health outcomes for the next generation. 

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First Nations / Indigenous Oceania Pediatric / Paediatric Pediatric Diseases RESEARCH IMPACT

RESEARCH IMPACT: 35 years of kids’ health research

By Bench Side Story — 2 months ago

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia. The Institute has created a blueprint that brings together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, who share our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of children through excellence in research. In November 2025, The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrated 35 years of bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and the people who find answers to the big questions about better health outcomes for children and families.

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Oral Health Population RESEARCHER PROFILE

Access to dental care for priority populations

By Bench Side Story — 4 months ago

Professor Dileep Sharma is a distinguished dental educator and researcher who currently serves as Professor and Discipline Head of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle, Australia. With over two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, research leadership, and academic mentorship, Professor Sharma has established himself as a leading authority in oral health education and interdisciplinary research.

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Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Indigenous Pediatric / Paediatric RESEARCHER PROFILE

Indigenous Australian health and ear disease

By Bench Side Story — 5 months ago

Professor Kelvin Kong feels incredibly fortunate to lead a fulfilling life surrounded by his loved ones. With a demonstrated history of service in the health industry, he brings a wealth of expertise across various sectors including clinical research, medical education, surgery, paediatrics, health policy, and Indigenous education. Kelvin started his university, residing at New College in 1992, which brings him fond memories. Graduating from medicine from the University of NSW, Kelvin continued his studies and became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and Australian Society of Otolaryngology, head & neck Society (ASOHNS).

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Allied Health Physiotherapy Regional, Rural and Remote RESEARCHER PROFILE

Optimising Rural Musculoskeletal Health

By Bench Side Story — 7 months ago

Adnan Asger Ali is a Director of Accelerate Physiotherapy and PhD candidate at The University of Sydney, where he is researching implementation strategies for musculoskeletal care pathways in rural Australia as part of the PACE-RURAL project.

A passionate advocate for physiotherapy, Adnan serves as Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s National Musculoskeletal Committee and sits on the Capital Health Network’s Clinical Council. His commitment to clinical excellence was recognised when he received Physiotherapist of the Year at the 2023 Allied Health Awards.

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Eyes Oceania Pediatric / Paediatric RESEARCHER PROFILE

Vision impairment in children and the impact on children and their families

By Bench Side Story — 9 months ago

Dr Sue Silveira holds a conjoint academic position with Macquarie University and is the Course Director for their Master of Disability Studies, which is administered and delivered by NextSense Institute in affiliation with the University. She teaches in the areas of vision impairment and disability, and aims to share her knowledge while learning from others, especially people who are blind or have low vision and their families.

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Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Oceania Pediatric / Paediatric RESEARCHER PROFILE

Earlier identification and early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing

By Bench Side Story — 9 months ago

As Director of NextSense Institute, Professor Leigh is responsible for leading the not-for-profit organisation’s world-class research and education programs and facilities. He has held a variety of positions in the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing before entering academia. He holds a degree in Special Education from Griffith University, a Master of Science (Speech and Hearing) from Washington University and a PhD in Special Education from Monash University. In 2001, he was made a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators and in 2014, he was invested as an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished services to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

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