School of Human Sciences

Centres and groups

• Cardiovascular Research Group

  Our laboratory is an international leader in the development and optimisation of peripheral and cerebral vascular function assessment in humans.

  As well as focusing on the function and structure of large arteries (i.e. macrovasculature), we have developed techniques to assess microvascular function and structure in vivo.

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• Centre for Neonatal Research and Education

  The Centre for Neonatal Research and Education (CNRE) aims to prevent death and disability associated with diseases in newborns by increasing knowledge and understanding of clinical, biochemical and physiological processes of health and disease in newborn babies. 

  It co-ordinates the academic activities of the medical, nursing and allied health staff working in the Neonatal Clinical Care Unit based at King Edward and Perth Children’s hospitals.

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• Centre for Sleep Science

  Research conducted at the Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia aims to identify the causes of, and investigate therapies for, poor sleep.

  The Centre for Sleep Science has five bedrooms with state-of-the-art sleep recording and analysis equipment for laboratory-based research sleep studies. The Centre for Sleep Science is the base for a number of postgraduate sleep training courses offered through the University.

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• International Research Collaborative - Oral Health and Equity (IRCOHE.net)

  The IRCOHE.net develops innovative solutions in health education, research and service to address the global challenges in social inequities.

  The IRCOHE.net focus is to provide world-class R&D, facilitate improved health in societies across the world, and address the needs of marginalised communities. Its team of 150 Fellows, Students and Collaborators work through ten international regional hubs to advance the joint agenda of equity for all.

  Key issues it addresses include health policy and strategy; accessibility; workforce: skills mix, education and distribution; and research oriented to health care needs and prevention.

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• Psychology of Active, Healthy Living Group (PAHL)

  The UWA Psychology of Active, Healthy Living (PAHL) Group was formed in 2013 by Dr Ben Jackson and Dr James Dimmock. Ben and James now act as co-Directors of the PAHL group, working with collaborators from all over the world and coordinating over a dozen graduate students based at UWA.

  The guiding principle of the PAHL group is to develop rigorous, innovative, and fundable projects that make a difference to people’s lives.

  The three main objectives of the group are to:

  • Conduct basic (e.g., experimental) work that advances our understanding of health and physical activity
  • Develop and implement sustainable and effective health promotion interventions
  • Translate our research by ensuring the group’s work reaches and involves the community

  Key staff contacts:

  • Dr Ben Jackon
  • Dr James Dimmock

  
  

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• SymbioticA

  SymbioticA is an artistic laboratory dedicated to the research, learning, critique and hands-on engagement with the life sciences. SymbioticA is the first research laboratory of its kind, enabling artists and researchers to engage in wet biology practices in a biological science department.

  It offers a new means of artistic and cultural inquiry, where artists use the tools and technologies of science, not just to comment about them, but to explore their possibilities. It also hosts residents, workshops, exhibitions and symposia.

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• UWA Exercise and Performance Centre

  The UWA Exercise and Performance Centre (EPC) is an integrated centre offering exercise and health services using evidence-based, progressive and client centre approaches. Our aim is to promote the restoration of function or optimisation of performance in clients ranging from the general public through to elite or developing athletes and industry.

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• UWA Paediatric Living Lab

  Drawing on clinical experience and edidence-based practice, UWA's paediatric lab provides tailored, not-for-profit exercise programs to the wider community to encourage and assist WA kids and teens with physical activity and participation.

  Programs include Mini Gym, UniGym, Thriving, UniActive and iFIT.

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