Research Officers

Benedict is a research assistant and a PhD Candidate at the Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University. As a research assistant, Benedict is working on various projects exploring the health and wellbeing of marginalised groups including the people experiencing homelessness, refugees, and people seeking asylum.

Piumee Bandara is an epidemiologist and PhD candidate at the Translational Health Research Institute working in the area of suicide prevention. Her primary research explores the relationship between domestic violence and suicidal behaviour.

Dr Ritesh Chimoriya is a Research Assistant currently working on numerous projects involving physical and mental wellbeing. He is a PhD candidate at the School of Medicine with his research exploring the complex relationship between obesity, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease.

Research officer, School of Medicine, is currently working on weight management trials involving patients with eating disorders and mental health problems.

Sam is a PhD candidate and research assistant working on a variety of projects involving both communicable and non-communicable epidemiological issues. His primary research involves investigating the risk factors which increase the prevalence of infectious diseases among at-risk subgroups.

Samantha is a research assistant and PhD candidate at THRI. Her research focus is within critical health psychology exploring women’s premenstrual embodiment in the context of body dissatisfaction and body management behaviours.

Jack Thepsourinthone is a researcher whose endeavours have lead them to undertake various research projects in the aims of improving the quality of life for LGBTQI+, women, migrant, and other minority individuals.

Ronda is a Research Assistant working across various diabetes prevention projects with Professor David Simmons and his team. Her primary role is community engagement with those at highest risk of diabetes and those living with diabetes.

Postdoctoral Research Associate