Meet UNSW’s new Randwick Precinct Chief Operating Officer, Emma Francis, who has taken on the role responsible for managing the complexities of opening UNSW’s new Integrated Acute Services Building (IASB) and steering the operations of the UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH).
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.
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.
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.
David is leading world-first neuro-oncology therapies and clinical trial programs for children who are receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
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.
Adam is very passionate about embedding research and education in healthcare delivery, and helps lead how the Precinct wil deliver translational research.
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.
As Translational Research Lead, Sam McFedries believes in the importance of cross collaboration and evidence-based research that ultimately changes health outcomes for patients.
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.
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.
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.
As Executive Director at the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct, Brooke believes the key to success is true collaboration with Precinct partners.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Visit the RHIP website to learn more about the community of world-class education, research and healthcare organisations in one location.