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Development of Tissue-Targeted Vectors for Musculoskeletal Gene Therapy

A unique opportunity is available for an outstanding PhD scholar to conduct research in developing tissue-targeted AAV vectors for gene delivery and CRISPR gene editing. more...

Supervisor(s): Schindeler, Aaron (Associate Professor)

Harnessing the power of electronic medical records with data analytics in back pain

This program of research will evaluate the use of digital technology and data analytics to drive practice change and improve healthcare for back pain. more...

Supervisor(s): Machado, Gustavo (Dr), Maher, Chris (Professor)

Upper limb hypermobility in musicians and its associations with pain and performance

The aim of this project is to investigate the extent of upper limb hypermobility in a range of orchestral musicians of different levels of expertise, and to determine the associate more...

Supervisor(s): Nicholson, Leslie (Associate Professor), Chan, Cliffton (Dr)

Exploring the health benefits of dance

Adherence is a major issue when assessing the effectiveness of an exercise program. It has been suggested that dancing could be a solution to improve adherence leading to improved h more...

Supervisor(s): Fong Yan, Alycia (Dr)

Reducing joint load in people with knee osteoarthritis

This project will involve the implementation of biomechanical interventions with the aim of reducing the load in the medial compartment of the knee during gait. more...

Supervisor(s): Simic, Milena (Dr), Pappas, Evangelos (Professor)

Prevention of athletic knee injuries

The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of knee injury prevention programs that are tailored to athletes' neuromuscular deficits. more...

Supervisor(s): Pappas, Evangelos (Professor), Simic, Milena (Dr)

Investigating the impact of pain after the first ankle on development of chronic ankle instability

This project consists of a series of longitudinal studies investigating the impact of pain on development of chronic ankle instability after an index (first) ankle sprain. more...

Supervisor(s): Pourkazemi, Fereshteh (Dr), Hiller, Claire (Dr)

Investigating the impacts of visual arts on primary chronic pain

This project consists of a series of studies investigating the physiological, social and psychological impacts of visual arts on patients with chronic pain. more...

Supervisor(s): Pourkazemi, Fereshteh (Dr), McKay, Marnee (Dr)

GENE THERAPY FOR GENETIC BONE DISEASES

Gene therapy is becoming a practical approach to treat severe genetic conditions and in recent years conditions such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) have been success stories. Our more...

Supervisor(s): Schindeler, Aaron (Associate Professor), Munns, Craig (Associate Professor)

Physiotherapy and minimisation of medication use in people with knee osteoarthritis: opportunity for cohort studies and clinical trial research

Exercise is a proven and recommended therapy for people with knee osteoarthritis.  However, many people with this condition rely on medication for management of their symptoms. more...

Supervisor(s): Simic, Milena (Dr)