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Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine research profile

Research is an integral part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicineโ€™s success. We pride ourselves on our innovative and entrepreneurial commitment to research excellence by world-class academics in collaboration with regional, national and global industry and government partners..

Our diverse and influential research spans a range of fields including Medical and Health Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health and Health Services, Human Movement and Sports Science, and Nutrition and Dietetics. Our strengths in innovation and connection maximise the impact of our research, while providing valuable opportunities for our staff, students and the healthcare sector. 

The pillars supporting our research profile include niche areas of research excellence, researcher capacity building and a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program providing personalised support.

A message from the Executive Dean

  • โ€œOur vision is empowering people to improve health through collaboration, innovative education and research. This is underpinned by our values of courage, respect and integrity. 

    Research is central to what we do and informs our teaching, practice and partnerships. Though we are a small University, we have outstanding areas of research excellence which are known nationally and internationally. 

    The Faculty continues to develop these with a focus on collaborative, interdisciplinary research activity with the aim of improving health and healthcare services."

    Professor Nick Zwar - Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

University Research Centre

Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare

The Institute delivers world-class research, engagement and training that serves as a national and international resource for scholars, clinicians, system leaders, patients and families in the implementation of evidence-based clinical care. The effective integration of research into practice contributes to the health and healthcare of Australians, influences health policy, improves global health outcomes, and enhances Bond University as a leading private and independent University. 

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Faculty Research Centres

Centre for Urology Research

The mission of the Centre for Urology Research is to enhance our knowledge of the lower urinary tract with the aim of developing new treatments or enhancing current treatments for a range of conditions.

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Clem Jones Centre for Regenerative Medicine

The Centre supports studies in the broader field of regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, combining stem cell science, biomaterials, tissue engineering, tissue regeneration, intelligent drug delivery, immunity and inflammation, and advanced surgery.

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Tactical Research Unit

The TRU is a network of multidisciplinary international experts who investigate ways to optimise the physical and cognitive capabilities, and safety of tactical personnel โ€“ whether military, law enforcement, firefighters, or first responder organisations.

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Translational Simulation Collaborative

Translational simulation is about improving patient care. Carefully designed and delivered simulation activities can help rigorously review healthcare team and system performance, and then help design and test improvements.

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Facilities

The Faculty of Health Science & Medicine is one of the most technologically advanced medical teaching facilities in the southern hemisphere with a suite of laboratories, testing equipment and consultation areas โ€“ all of which are also available to our academic and HDR research community.  This includes:

  • Bond Institute of Health and Sport (BIHS)
  • High Performance Training Centre
  • Biomedical and Health Sciences Laboratories
  • Exercise and Sport Science Laboratories
  • Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Facilities
  • Dr John Kearney Anatomy Laboratory

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Higher degree research (HDR) programs

We foster an inspirational and aspirational learning community for our HDR students. In addition to the Facultyโ€™s state-of-the-art laboratories, clinics and training facilities, our research students also have dedicated office spaces and personalised support from world-class academic supervisors, as well as industry internship opportunities.

We place a strong focus on the student experience including wellbeing, academic support, pastoral support and connections for future research career pathways. 

  • CRICOS Code: 072092F

    Master of Philosophy - BU-70001

    • 2 years (6 semesters)
    • Postgraduate research
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  • CRICOS Code: 063150J

    Doctor of Philosophy - BU-70003

    • 4 years (12 semesters)
    • Postgraduate research
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  • CRICOS Code: 111161D

    Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - CC-63061

    • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
    • 4 years (12 semesters)
    • Postgraduate research
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Research groups

The Facultyโ€™s team of Nutrition and Dietetics researchers works with community partners such as OzHarvest, the Queensland Academy of Sport, Arcadia College, aged care services, health services and hospitals in a range of priority areas, including:

  • Sport and performance
  • Chronic disease prevention and management
  • Clinical nutrition
  • Adolescent and youth nutrition
  • Food and nutrition sustainability
  • Reducing stigma around food and nutrition
  • Dietetics workforce preparation

Current research focuses on:

  • Continuous glucose monitors as a novel tool for RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) 
  • Nutrition repletion in bariatric surgery (NURTURE Study)  
  • Dietary patterns and inflammatory markers in cardiovascular disease 
  • Neurodivergent feeding and eating experience
  • Weight-inclusive dietetics practice 
  • Food literacy skills development with secondary school students 
  • Environmental sustainability in food service 
  • Decolonising and Indigenising the health curriculum
  • Establishing benchmarks for diverse, person-centred simulated participant programs
     

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