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Professor Robert Gilchrist

Professor Robert Gilchrist

Professor Robert Gilchrist is an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow and Director of Research in the School of Women's & Children's Health. He is a translational research scientist, specialising in oocyte and reproductive biology and is an international leader in oocyte-somatic cell communication, with prominent clinical and commercial activities.

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Posted 01 Nov 2023
Dr Ursula Sansom-Daly

Dr Ursula Sansom-Daly

Meet Dr Ursula Sansom-Daly, a 2023 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award recipient, recognised for her excellence in research as well as enthusiasm for communicating science beyond the walls of the laboratory.
 

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Posted 02 Oct 2023
Professor Michael Farrell

Professor Michael Farrell

Professor Farrell is the Director of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and has a long-standing interest in drug dependence, comorbidity and drugs in the wider criminal justice system. His work is helping to inform drug treatment evaluation, and national and international policy.

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Posted 01 Aug 2023
Professor David Ziegler

Professor David Ziegler

David is leading world-first neuro-oncology therapies and clinical trial programs for children who are receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis. 

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Posted 01 Jun 2023
Carolyn Sue

Carolyn Sue

As a clinical scientist with NeuRA, Carolyn strives to translate research outcomes into clinical care and apply new technologies to improve the health outcomes of patients.

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Posted 01 May 2023
Professor Adam Jaffe

Professor Adam Jaffe

Adam is very passionate about embedding research and education in healthcare delivery, and helps lead how the Precinct wil deliver translational research.

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Posted 01 Mar 2023
Sophie Forbat

Sophie Forbat

Sophie Forbat is the Precinct's Placemaking Curator and Producer. With years of experience in creative placemaking and urban planning, Sophie is lending her expertise to identifying and implementing opportunities to shape the arts and creativity space.

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Posted 13 Sep 2022
Sam McFedries

Sam McFedries

As Translational Research Lead, Sam McFedries believes in the importance of cross collaboration and evidence-based research that ultimately changes health outcomes for patients.

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Posted 04 Aug 2022
Ally Jeffers

Ally Jeffers

Passionate about education in healthcare, Ally Jeffers has found her calling as a Nurse Educator at the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, providing support for the Randwick Model of Interprofessional Education. 

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Posted 01 Jul 2022
Brooke Selby

Brooke Selby

Responsible for leading and monitoring program delivery, Precinct Program Manager Brooke Selby is also playing an active role within the virtual health and clinical services portfolios to enhance RHIP outcomes.

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Posted 02 Jun 2022
Dr Steve Palmer

Dr Steve Palmer

Dr Steve Palmer is the Precinct's Industry and Innovation Lead. He's spent much of his career researching biological mechanisms and is now supporting the creation and development of new health technologies and treatments for patients.

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Posted 02 May 2022
Executive Director Brooke Griffin

Executive Director Brooke Griffin

As Executive Director at the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, Brooke believes the key to success is true collaboration with Precinct partners.

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Posted 01 Apr 2022
Renae Ahern

Renae Ahern

Renae Ahern is responsible for providing high level project support to the RHIP team and finding ways to improve frameworks and processes to ensure optimal functionality of the Precinct program.

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Posted 02 Feb 2022
Dr Michelle Farrar

Dr Michelle Farrar

Award winning clinical academic, Dr Michelle Farrar is energised by the recent breakthroughs in research and what it'll mean for her patients suffering spinal muscular atrophy and their families

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Posted 15 Aug 2018
Scientia Professor Nigel Lovell

Scientia Professor Nigel Lovell

Scientia Professor Nigel Lovell is leading widespread change at Randwick to make biomedical engineering more clinically relevant and known for its outstanding benefits for improving patient care and health outcomes.

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Posted 20 Jun 2018
A/Professor Phoebe Phillips

A/Professor Phoebe Phillips

The strengthened links between industry, researchers and clinicians at Randwick is improving cancer patient outcomes and care. A/Professor Phoebe Phillips is leading improved collaboration between researchers and clinicians in Randwick, strengthening the vision for the Randwick Health and Education Precinct to be known as a centre of excellence for education and research

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Posted 13 Jun 2018
Scientia Professor Helen Christensen

Scientia Professor Helen Christensen

Scientia Professor Helen Christensen is driving excellence in translational research to build a mentally healthier world as Director and Chief Scientist of the Black Dog Institute and Professor of Mental Health at the University of NSW.

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Posted 06 Jun 2018
Professor Boon Chua

Professor Boon Chua

World-renowned clinical and academic leader in cancer research and care, Professor Boon Chua is energised by the opportunities for health-science integration to drive improvements in patient care and outcomes at Randwick.

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Posted 23 May 2018

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