Health and Medical Sciences
Understanding the greatest health mysteries of our time
Research in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences encompasses high-quality educational and research programs across the spectrum of medical, dental and health science disciplines. Our pioneering research work in many fields continues to have an impact on the health of people worldwide, be it in preventing preterm birth, discovering the genetic basis of inherited and acquired disorders, or regenerative medicine.
While our research spans many fields, our researchers all share the desire to make a difference by translating their discoveries into clinical practice. Interdisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of our research success. Many of our researchers are affiliated with multiple research groups and across schools.
Areas of research priority are:
- Ageing and aged care
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
- Asthma
- Cancer control
- Cardiovascular health
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Health security
- Indigenous health
- Injury prevention
- Maternal health in the first 200 days
- Mental health
- Obesity
The aim of health research is to find solutions for problems that affect the physical and mental well-being of our community, and ultimately contribute to the building of a more prosperous and cohesive society. Professor Osvaldo Almeida, Associate Dean of Research
Our schools
Medical School
Research spans the breadth of medical issues and is carried out in labs, hospitals and communities in WA, Australia and internationally.
Find out moreDental School
Using state-of-the-art facilities, our research contributes to the understanding of oral diseases, their prevention and treatment.Â
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Our research aims to improve the expertise of our future health professionals.
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Research in this area explores the intersection of human pathology and health.
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We take an evidence-based approach through research, advocacy and health promotion to protect and improve the health of communities.
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Research highlights
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Research staff
- Professor Anna Nowak:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) - Associate Professor Andrew Ford
- Associate Professor Charlene Kahler
- Professor Christopher Blyth
- Professor Professor Lee Yong Lim
- Assistant Professor Siobhan Hickling
- Associate Professor Nathan Pavlos
- Associate Professor Helen Wilcox
- Dr Wilfred Tang
- Emerita Professor Vera Morgan
- Dr Lee Nedkoff
- Associate Professor Justin Denny
- Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas
- Associate Professor Amr Fawzy Moussa
- Professor Leon Flicker
- Associate Professor Leticia Algarves Miranda
- Professor Sean Hood
- Professor Jane Heyworth
- Dr Scott McCoombe
- Dr Melinda Boss
- Professor Hien Ngo
- Associate Professor Liza Seubert
- Dr Kenneth Lee
- Associate Professor Tom Briffa
- Dr Jilen Patel
- Professor Peter Richmond
- Emeritus Professor D'Arcy Holman
- Adam Hamilton
- Professor Sandra Carr
- Professor John Newnham
- Dr Deena Ashoorian
- Professor Colleen Fisher
- Associate Professor Kevin Murray
- Associate Professor Hayley Christian
- Professor David Preen
- Professor Minghao Zheng
- Professor Gary Hulse
- Professor Osvaldo De Almeida
- Associate Professor Susan Young
- Associate Professor Rashmi Watson
- Ms Julie Loveny
- Associate Professor Ian Li
- Professor Jeffrey Keelan
- Associate Professor Peter Franklin
- Professor Wendy Erber
- Professor Rhonda Clifford
- Associate Professor Allison Imrie
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