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School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences

Our people

Meet the dedicated staff driving the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Our academics and clinicians work at the crossroads of health, science and culture - advancing knowledge, supporting communities, and championing Indigenous perspectives. With a strong focus on meaningful learning and hands-on experience, they empower students to become compassionate, skilled health professionals.

Key contacts

School office

Head of School

Deputy Head of School

  • - Growth and Global
  • - Research

Associate Heads of School

  • - Graduate Research
  • - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • -Learning and Teaching

School Operations Manager
Lauren Fownes
Email: mihs-admin@uow.edu.au 

Key academic contacts

Head of Students

Email: host-mihs@uow.edu.au

Academics and honorary appointments

Academics: Exercise, Sports Science and Rehabilitation

Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.

  • Associate Head of School & Discipline Lead –
  • Dr Cassandra Russell
  • Dr Billy Mason
  • Blake Charman
  • Wyatt Hampstead
  • Lachlan MacKenzie

Academics: Indigenous Health

Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.

 

  • Associate Head of School & Discipline Lead –
  • Ms Fiona Sheppeard

 

Academics: Medical Sciences 

Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.

 

  • Associate Head of School & Discipline Lead –
  • Dr Benjamin Hunter
  • Dr Helen Clunas
  • Dr Cassandra Russell
  • Sarah Cameron
  • Kyle Hewitt
  • Russell Young

Academics: Nutrition Science and Dietetics

Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.

 

  • Associate Head of School & Discipline Lead –
  • Dr Olivia Wills

Academics: Occupational Health and Safety 

Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.

 

  • Associate Head of School & Discipline Lead –
    • Dr Adelle Liebenberg

 

Academics: Public Health 

Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.

 

  • Associate Head of School & Discipline Lead –

Research Fellows

Working with our staff to advance knowledge through independent and collaborative research.

Research Fellows

  • Dr Rocio Finol-Urdaneta
  • Dr Michael Friedrich
  • Dr Jiamei Lian
  • Dr Han Shen Tae

 

 

Associate Research Fellows

  • Helena Anastacio
  • Anjila Dongol
  • Sara Miellet
  • Emma Sylvester

Visiting and Honorary Appointments

Sharing expertise and experience to support research, teaching, and engagement.

 

  • Dr Maria Chan
  • Dr Cormac Fay
  • Dr Karen Fildes
  • Professor Katrina Green
  • Ms Louise Houtzager
  • Dr Anne McMahon
  • Professor Barbara Meyer
  • Professor Adrienne Milward
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  • Dr Eugene Poh
  • Professor Paul Stapely
  • Dr Matthew Whalan

Questions?

Contact the School of Medical, Indigenous ahd Health Sciences