Professor Andrew Mallett: how to conduct high-impact research
James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry Director of Clinical Research and consultant nephrologist Professor Andrew Mallett gives guidance on picking research areas and career pathways. Watch his talk from our 2023 QLD event.
Professor Harvey Whiteford: the clinician-researcher – different perspectives
Professor Harvey Whiteford AM FAHMS, who is a Professor of Population Mental Health at the University of Queensland (UQ) and Director of the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, steered his career by thinking “what matters, and how can I make a difference”. Recorded at our 2023 QLD event.
Professor Hayden Homer: how to build a research question
UQ Chair in Reproductive Medicine and reproductive endocrinologist and gynaecologist Professor Hayden Homer advised attendees on ways to build a research question. Watch his talk from our 2023 Queensland event.
Professor Maher Gandhi: my life as a clinican-scientist
Mater Research Executive Director and Princess Alexandra Senior Staff Haematologist Professor Maher Gandhi said when he became a clinician-scientist it felt like he’d “finally found my tribe”. Watch his presentation from our 2023 Queensland event.
Panel discussion: building a career in translational research – perspectives across career stages
Experts share their experiences at our 2023 Queensland event. Associate Professor Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan: Director of Research, Rural Clinical School, The University of Queensland Associate Professor Lara Herrero: Research Leader, One Health Laboratory of Infectious Disease, Griffith University Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman: Principal Research Fellow, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital Dr Moe […]
Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health: Panel discussion (2022)


Speakers from the 2022 Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health symposium answer questions on how to get started as a clinician-scientist, how to create a research-supportive work culture, tips for overcoming barriers to this career path and more. Chair: Professor Kathryn Refshauge FAHMS Speakers: Professor Sue Berney, Manager, Physiotherapy, Austin Hospital Dr Anne-marie Boxall, […]
A/Professor Vinicius Cavalheri: Building integrated pathways in allied health research


Associate Professor Vinicius Cavalheri discusses pathways to becoming a clinician-scientist for allied health professionals in his presentation at the 2022 Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health symposium. Associate Professor Cavalheri is the Allied Health Research Director at South Metropolitan Health Services/Faculty of Health Sciences Curtin University.
Professor Sue Berney: Creating a clinical work environment that supports research


Professor Sue Berney discusses how health services and allied health work environments can support research and clinician-scientists. This recording is from Professor Berney’s presentation at the 2022 Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health symposium. Professor Berney is Manager Physiotherapy Department, Austin Health and Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University.
Professor Nicholas Taylor: Stepping into research


Professor Nicholas Taylor presents at the 2022 Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health online symposium. Professor Taylor shares his experiences as a clinician-scientist, what drove him to a career in research, and why looking for evidence has been important for his clinical practice as an allied health professional. Professor Taylor is Professor of Allied […]
Dr Lauren Christie: Walking the tightrope as a clinician-scientist
Dr Lauren Christie presents at the 2022 Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health symposium. Dr Christie discusses the challenges and opportunities involved in a career that combines research and clinical practice. Dr Christie is a Senior Implementation Science Research Fellow – Allied Health at St Vincent’s Health Network, Sydney.
Life as a Clinician-Scientist – Allied Health 2022
Join some of Australia’s leading allied health clinician-scientists as they share their experiences and strategies for creating a research-supportive workplace. The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Life as a Clinician-Scientist events aim to inspire early career researchers and allied health clinicians to pursue health and medical research careers. Presentation topics include: Walking the […]
Panel: Building a career in translational research – perspectives across career stages (2022)


Dr Rob Ellis, Professor Mark Midwinter, Associate Professor Dylan Flaws and Dr Andrea Henden joined the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist panel to discuss the different pathways to building a career in translational research. Chair: Professor David Whiteman AM FAHMS Speakers: Dr Rob Ellis (Physician) A/ Prof Dylan Flaws (Psychiatry) […]
Professor Frank Gannon: Getting to grips with the literature – how to get the most from a paper (2022)


Professor Frank Gannon FAHMS discusses how to better understand academic papers at the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist.
Associate Professor Lauren Ball: How to build a research question – framing for success (2022)


A/Professor Lauren Ball discusses the importance of building a good research question at the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist.
Professor David Reutens: The power of imaging in advancing health and medical science (2022)


Professor David Reutens FAHMS discusses the role of imaging in health and medical sciences at the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist.
Professer Pamela McCombe: International consortia for amyotrophic lateralsclerosis genomics (2022)


Professor Pamela McCombe discusses neuroimmunology and neurodegenerative disease at the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist.
Professor Paul Young: From ‘Disease X’ to SARS-CoV 2 – developing a pandemic vaccine (2022)


Professor Paul Young FAHMS discusses investigating infectious diseases and developing a pandemic vaccine in his presentation at the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist.
Professor Sailesh Kumar: My life as a clinician scientist – Improving neonatal and maternal outcomes in Australia and around the world (2022)


Professor Sailesh Kumar discusses improving neonatal and maternal outcomes through his career as a clinician-scientist at the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist.
Professor Ranjeny Thomas – Changing the course of autoimmune diseases: My translational journey (2022)


Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM FAHMS discusses her career path as a and translating rheumatology research into patient benefits at the 2022 Queensland Clinical Sciences Symposium – Life as a Clinician-Scientist.