Research Groups
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Integrated Mental Health
Research Program Leader : Dr Victoria Palmer
Our vision is a primary care system which embeds person-centered mental health care to enhance physical and mental well-being -
Diabetes and Cardio-Metabolic Conditions
Research Program Leader : Associate Professor John Furler
Our research group is focused on addressing a global health problem. Across the world over a billion people have diabetes and up to 15% of national health budgets are spent on diabetes, risk-factors and cardiovascular complications. Our research aims to reach a deep understanding of this complex problem to develop innovative primary care-led solutions that will improve health outcomes.
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Sexual Abuse and Family Violence: SAFE
Research Program Leader : Professor Kelsey Hegarty
The program aims to improve the safety, health and wellbeing of women, families and communities through addressing abuse and violence.
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Cancer in Primary Care
Research Program Leader : Professor Jon Emery
Our Cancer in Primary Care Research Group conducts research covering the role of primary care across the cancer continuum.
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Children and Young People’s Health
Research Program Leader : Associate Professor Lena Sanci
Our aim is to advance the health and wellbeing of young people through an accessible, effective and responsive primary care workforce and system.