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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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Illustration of bacteria
Thursday, 23 Oct 2025
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The threat posed by superbugs to travellers from countries around the globe has been revealed in a new study.

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Volutneer working with patient as part of the Golden Angels volunteers program
Thursday, 28 Aug 2025
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A volunteer program improving dementia care since 2009 is now expanding into online training for hospitals and aged care homes.

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Dr Robin Vlieger
Monday, 30 Jun 2025
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  • News
  • Research story

Dr. Robin Vlieger, a neuroscientist, is harnessing the power of machine learning and deep learning to unravel the complexities of neurological disorders like Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis — paving the way for smarter, faster diagnoses and better patient outcomes.

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Dr Robin Vlieger
Monday, 30 Jun 2025
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  • News
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Dr. Robin Vlieger, a neuroscientist, is harnessing the power of machine learning and deep learning to unravel the complexities of neurological disorders like Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis — paving the way for smarter, faster diagnoses and better patient outcomes.

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Thursday, 26 Jun 2025
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Dr Sumeet Rai and colleagues have shed new light on the emotional toll experienced by family members caring for survivors of intensive care — revealing powerful insights into a little-understood burden.

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Terri Warner, PhD scholar, NDIS and codesign
Friday, 30 May 2025
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The issue of eligibility for NDIS funding, for people with a mental health condition, is in large part because there is no single, agreed definition of the term psychosocial disability.

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Anna Olsen
Thursday, 29 May 2025
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As a social scientist, Associate Professor Anna Olsen is fascinated by how people live, think and make decisions. Through her teaching and research she is focused on advocacy, anthropology and rethinking drug stigma.

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