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Research stories

As an integral part of the ANU College of Science and Medicine, we are committed to cross-disciplinary research that will provide solutions to health problems which beset our community. In addition, we continue to pride ourselves on our commitment to the training and mentoring of the young medical researchers of the future.

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Dr Janet Bultitide, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Evaluation
Tuesday, 29 Apr 2025
  • Academic profile

Dr Janet Bultitude has had two encounters with famous people - one a royal and one an astronaut. She was only excited to meet one of them.

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A smiling woman sitting at a desk in an office
Monday, 14 Apr 2025
  • Research story

You know your attachment style, your love language, and you can spot all the red flags. But when it comes to predicting if your relationship will truly stand the test of time, there’s one element you might have overlooked: the strength of your collective identity, or 'we-ness'.

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Telepsychiatry session, doctor listening to patient. Adobe Stock
Wednesday, 02 Apr 2025
  • News
  • Research story

Permanent nationwide availability of telepsychiatry, and incentivised bulk-billed telepsychiatry for rural patients, can translate into improved access to psychiatric care, especially for insufficiently engaged populations.

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Photo of academics and professional staff from the School of Medicine and Psychology
Friday, 07 Feb 2025
  • Academic profile
  • News

The SMP Education and Research Day was an opportunity to come together to hear about the work being undertaken in the education and research spaces, within the school and across ANU.

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Dr Bhavya Pushkarna and Dr Vaishnavi Krishnan Namboothiri, awardees of the ANU Future Reserach Talent program
Monday, 20 Jan 2025
  • Impact story
  • News
  • Research story

A visit to ANU through the Future Research Talent program allows participants to enhance their research skills, consider global perspectives, and experience cross cultural learning.

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MChD Clinical Skills team, names to follow
Tuesday, 14 Jan 2025
  • Academic profile
  • Impact story
  • News
  • Student profile

The ANU medical program integrates clinical and procedural skills across all years, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world patient care. The unique approach focuses on both technical proficiency and key attributes like professionalism, resilience, and effective communication.

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Photo of Drew Richardson, Paul Pavli and Paul Fitzgerald
Friday, 06 Dec 2024
  • Academic profile
  • News

The SMP Education Awards were held on 6 December 2024 and recognise the outstanding contribution of our educators across psychology and medicine.

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The team of researchers and collaborators from the Know Me Dementia Project
Thursday, 28 Nov 2024
  • Research story

The Know Me Dementia program is evaluating if a 4 minute digital story about the life of a person living with dementia can support care staff to provide better person-centred care.

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Karima Hamed Faryabi, Problem Based Tutor in the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program
Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024
  • Academic profile

Dr Hamed Faryabi is rebuilding her life in Australia after escaping Afghanistan in 2021. This inspiring woman is taking one day at time and giving back to medical students in the process.

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Dr Gurdial Singh trains for his trek to Everest Base Camp
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024
  • Academic profile

Support Dr Gurdial Singh as he treks Everest Base Camp to raise money for the Simulation Training Centre

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Image of Associate Professor Michelle Barrett
Monday, 22 Jul 2024
  • Academic profile
  • Career story
  • News

Always one to seek out new challenges, Associate Professor Michelle Barrett stepped into the leadership role of Head of Scholar's House earlier this year.

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Image of rural country side
Thursday, 18 Jul 2024
  • Research story

If we want medical specialists working in rural Australia we need to train them in rural locations.

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