HDR Students

	Adele Cave Effectiveness of a herbal and nutritional supplement on cognitive function in older adults with subjective cognitive complaints. This PhD project will test the efficacy of a herbal and nutritional supplement on cognition, mood, fatigue, electrophysiology and autonomic function in a sample of older adults who report subjective cognitive complaints. View Adele's Profile
	Alison Maunder The role of naturopathy in the management of women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). This PhD project will investigate the use of naturopaths by women with DOR and their experiences, the treatment patterns of naturopaths in their management of women with DOR, and finally, the effectiveness and safety of a naturopathic treatment option for women with DOR. Alison is a recipient of the NICM HRI and Jacka Foundation of Natural Therapies Scholarship Program. View Alison's Profile
	Christine Murray A clinical trial of a herbal medicine for the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. This PhD project will clinically evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel standardised herbal formulation in reducing pain from osteoarthitis of the knee. The study will involve a 12-week randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Christine is a recipient of the NICM HRI and Blackmores Institute Scholarship Program. View Christine's Profile
	Christine Saleh Bio coming soon View Christine's Profile
	Dhevaksha Naidoo The effects of residential health and wellness retreat experiences on health and wellbeing. View Dhevaksha's Profile
	Dianna Porter Can Chinese herbal medicine alleviate hot flushes in breast cancer survivors? A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multi-centre, cross-over trial. This PhD project will investigate whether a Chinese herbal medicine can reduce hot flushes/night sweats in Australian breast cancer survivors. View Dianna's Profile
	Emma Wong Electro acupuncture for improving erectile dysfunction after robotic assisted radical prostatectomy: A randomised controlled trial and feasibility study. This PhD project will investigate whether electro acupuncture can improve erectile dysfunction after prostatectomy. Emma is a recipient of the NICM HRI and Blackmores Institute Scholarship Program. View Emma's Profile
	Fiona Hargraves Evaluation of a multi-component lifestyle medicine model for treating depression. This PhD project researches lifestyle interventions including exercise, nutrition, sleep and mindfulness for treating depression. Fiona is a recipient of the NICM HRI and Blackmores Institute Scholarship Program. View Fiona's Profile
	Hezheng Lai Bio coming soon View Hezheng's Profile
	Holly Ratajec Bio coming soon View Holly's Profile
	Katerina Christofides Exploring the neurochemistry of cognitive decline in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). This PhD project aims to decipher the complex link between brain chemical imbalance, inflammation, and cognitive function in MCI. View Katerina's Profile
	Kiran Shahbaz Pharmacological investigation of crocin in ischemic stroke via human astrocytic signalling pathways and mechanisms. This PhD project aims to investigate the mechanism of action and therapeutic potential of crocin. View Kiran's Profile
	Kirandeep Kaur Modification of curcumin and investigation of its bioactivity. This MPhil project aims to assess the solubility and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer bioactivity of modified curcumin. View Kirandeep's Profile
	Maitreyee Banerjee Bio coming soon View Maitreyee's Profile
	Kylie Barr The effectiveness of intradialytic yoga for fatigue in patients with End Stage Kidney Disease: a mixed methods approach. This PhD project seeks to explore, measure and understand the patient experience, quality of life and health related outcomes for patients with ESKD, with the goal of improving outcomes via the use of yoga mind body practices when compared with usual care. View Kylie's Profile
	Maria Gonzalez Evaluation of a yoga intervention on mental health in cancer patients. Mental health issues in people diagnosed with cancer are prevalent and can cause serious consequences in those affected. This project aims to assess the effects of a yoga program on mental health symptoms and associated health measures such as quality of life. View Maria's Profile
	Muhammad Ali Untargeted metabolomic study of synergistic herbal and/or synthetic anticancer combinations against breast cancer Utilising the genomic information of cancer cells and chemo-informatics of various drugs, Muhammad's PhD project aims to develop and validate a novel deep learning model to predict drug combinations with optimal synergistic efficacy. View Muhammad's Profile
	Saumya Perera Evaluation of synergistic effects of a multi-herb combination used for the treatment of osteoarthritis This PhD project aims to evaluate and compare the protective effects of standardised novel mixture of turmeric, ginger and boswellia extracts with pure extracts of each herb using in-vitro models. Saumya is a recipient of the NICM HRI and Blackmores Institute Scholarship Program. View Saumya's Profile
	Seungeon Yeon The effect and mechanisms of natural products on vascular calcification in vitro and in vivo. This PhD project aims to establish a cell model and animal experiments of vascular calcification to investigate the possible role of sclerostin on vascular development and progression. View Seungeon's Profile
	Shayal Devi Exploring the role of gut microbiota in the pharmacological effects of cholesterol health on controlling blood cholesterol and the risk of metabolic syndrome. This PhD project aims to investigate through preclinical methods the effect of a plant-based supplement on gut microbiota as a potential target for metabolic syndrome, with a focus on diabetes. Shayal is a recipient of the NICM HRI and Blackmores Institute Scholarship Program. View Shayal's Profile
	Shintu Mathew Bio coming soon View Shintu's Profile
	Simi Singh Herbal quality assessment by chemical characterisation and study of anti-cancer activity of selected Chinese medicinal herbs. This PhD project seeks to determine the variability of selected bio-active components in raw herbs and commercially prepared extracts. View Simi's Profile
	Vibhuti Rao The role of Ayurveda and yoga in managing polycystic ovary syndrome in ethnic Indian women; a mixed-method study. This PhD project will examine a combined lifestyle intervention including Ayurvedic diet and yoga to manage symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). View Vibhuti's Profile
	Yoann Birling Investigation of the safety and effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine for the treatment of insomnia. This PhD research project will look for evidence of the safety and effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine for insomnia with a focus on one particular formula, Zao Ren An Shen. Yoann is a recipient of the NICM HRI and Blackmores Institute Scholarship Program. View Yoann's Profile
	Yu Tat Chan Randomised sham-controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for overactive bladder in Australian women population. This PhD aims to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for female patients with an overactive bladder and develop a standardised acupuncture treatment protocol. View Yu's Profile