Health
Why I chose CDU for my research degree
Charles Darwin University may be small, but we have an impressive international reputation for research. Here, some of our researchers explain what made them choose to pursue a Higher Degree by Research with CDU.
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Darwinite Alicia is joining the next generation of doctors
Instilled with an interest in health from an early age, Alicia's on the direct pathway to medicine through the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences at Charles Darwin University. She's part of the next generation of Territory doctors.
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Lauren is the change she wants to see in rural pharmacy
Becoming a small-town pharmacist is a dream come true for Lauren, who has spent a lifetime involved in the health of her community. She just needed the right online program to support her goals.
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Lana's following a fascination with the human body into a new career
After leaving the geoscience space to focus on raising her family, Lana felt that retraining was the way to get where she wanted to go professionally. Always fascinated by health and the human body, she discovered CDU's Bachelor of Health/Master of Occupational Therapy dual degree and never looked back.
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Healing wounds with native Top End plants
Dr Elnaz Saki has always been interested in natural remedies even when they lack scientific confirmation. Eager to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science, she's harnessing the power of plants found in Top End parks and gardens.
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Norlisha's pathway to Indigenous health research
Norlisha had been working in health research for several years, with the thought of study always at the back of her mind. Not knowing how or where to start, Norlisha says it took quite a while to take that first step. Then, she discovered CDU's First Nations Introduction to University Program.
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What guides parent decision-making about their kids using antibiotics?
Children are among the highest users of antibiotics around the globe. Stephanie Marsh, a Higher Degree by Research student at CDU, is examining what guides parent decision-making about their children’s use of antibiotic medicines, particularly in rural contexts where guidance from family and friends may inform decisions.
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Studying on the sidelines: Meet AFLW star Dominique
Dominique maintains her deep connection to the Territory while kicking goals as an up-and-coming AFLW star in Melbourne. Thanks to CDU’s Elite Athlete Support Program and flexible, online learning, she can chip away at her other dream of becoming an occupational therapist in her spare time.
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Teegan's giving a voice to the Territory
Whether it’s sport, speech pathology or her beloved Territory, Teegan uses her many talents to amplify the voices of others.
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