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At the School of Medicine and Psychology, we provide a supportive environment for postgraduate research. Our programs encourage innovation and excellence, giving you the resources and guidance to make important contributions to your field. Whether you are interested in clinical sciences, mental health, or medical education, you will find a community of dedicated scholars and state-of-the-art facilities to support your work. We offer a wide range of potential research topics. Contact a supervisor for further discussion and ideas. If you have a specific project idea that is not listed, you may contact a potential supervisor directly.

As a postgraduate researcher at the Australian National University, you will benefit from our strong industry connections and partnerships with leading health organisations. These relationships offer unique opportunities for practical experience and professional growth. Our commitment to mentoring and development ensures you are well-prepared for a successful career in academia, healthcare, or beyond. Join us at the Australian National University and be part of a community that is shaping the future of health research.

Projects

The ability to regulate how you express your emotions is a key ingredient for social success.

Theme

  • Brain, Vision, Mental Processes and Health
  • Society, Culture and Health

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, MPhil, PhD students

People

The study of exosomes using MiRNA-centred approaches.

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, PhD students

People

This research has identified that loss of extracellular vesicles - mediated communication is associated with the development of degeneration of the retina. We are focussed on developing cell therapy treatments for retinal degeneration.

Theme

  • Brain, Vision, Mental Processes and Health
  • Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care

The project is significant for the development of practical, bone-favourable and degradation-inhibiting surfaces for magnesium implants, which are in demand and can bring significant patient benefits.

Student intake

Open for Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, PhD students

People

Our studies are focussing on measuring gait and other affected activities, as well as patient reported outcomes, to determine whether the procedure is effective in the long term.

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, PhD students

People

We are currently conducting a study which uses magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in combination with physical and psychological measures, to identify structural lesions of the neck following whiplash injury.

This research looks at perspective-taking, particularly in the areas of empathy, compassion and alturism.

Theme

  • Brain, Vision, Mental Processes and Health
  • Society, Culture and Health

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, PhD students

People

Visual search is the process of searching for a target amongst other objects, for example diagnostic medical imaging or airport baggage security screening. This research looks to find characteristics that lead to missing targets and intervene to increase vigilance and reduce misses.

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, PhD students

People

This research wll investigate multiple potential cognitive predictors of crash risk in provisional drivers leading to novel training programs to improve road safety .

Theme

  • Brain, Vision, Mental Processes and Health
  • Society, Culture and Health

This team is undertaking various projects aiming to identify how exposure to enivronmental stress, including extreme heat exposure, can effect health and modify physiological, behavioural, perceptual and cognitive function.

Theme

  • Brain, Vision, Mental Processes and Health
  • Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care
  • Society, Culture and Health

The project will test the biocompatibility of the novel alloy and assess local tissue reaction and fracture healing at the test site as well as systemic absorption of metabolites.

Theme

  • Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care
  • Society, Culture and Health

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, MPhil, PhD students

People

  • Professor Xiaobo Chen

The aim of this project is to conduct a longitudinal survey to measure ANU medical students’ attitudes to, experiences of and intentions to participate in drug use-related health care.

Theme

  • Society, Culture and Health

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, MPhil, PhD students

People

MicroRNA are a relatively new discovery that could be the answer to treating complex diseases such as age-related macular degeneration.

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, PhD students

People

The foundation of this research is a systematic review of the current literature and a conclusive definition of arrhythmogenic substrates in patients with nonischaemic mixed CMP.

Theme

  • Diagnostics, Therapeutic and Clinical Care
  • Society, Culture and Health

Student intake

Open for Honours, Masters, MPhil, PhD students

Novel orthopaedic surface coatings.

Student intake

Open for Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, PhD students

People