Growing up in Katherine, Muriel saw first-hand the unique health challenges faced in the Northern Territory, and was keen to explore a career in the sciences. Muriel was drawn to the wide range of majors and flexibility offered by CDU’s health science courses.
My expertise is on the study of Australian Multiculturalism, Settlement of Migrants both skilled and humanitarian. I have been appointed as the Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Council for Multicultural Affairs in the Northern Territory.
Dr Benedikt Ley’s research program addresses Plasmodium vivax malaria through three interconnected streams: evaluating novel
quantitative and lateral flow G6PD diagnostics with improved accuracy and usability; designing health system strategies—such as
community worker-led testing—to deliver these diagnostics to remote, resource-limited settings; and investigating the biological interplay between G6PD enzyme activity and P. vivax infection, including parasite-driven shifts in red cell enzyme levels and variant-specific protective effects
As a speech pathologist and lecturer at Charles Darwin University, my research primarily focuses on fluency disorders, particularly stuttering, and its measurement, assessment, and treatment across diverse populations. With over 15 years of clinical and academic experience, I have contributed significantly to the field through innovative methodologies, such as developing outcome measures like the Satisfaction with Communication in Everyday Speaking Situations (SCESS) scale and validating tools like the Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4) for Persian-speaking individuals
My main area of research includes chronic disease malnutrition in adult hospital patients. Research impact includes the development and validation of the first malnutrition screening tool specifically for an Indigenous population (Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples).
Equip yourself with the skills to build a resilient society through strong, collaborative community partnerships and make a real difference locally and globally.
Study a full medical degree program in Darwin through our collaboration with Flinders University. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences / Doctor of Medicine (CDU/Flinders University) double degree means you could complete your medical degree in six years. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences is a highly competitive course with limited places available each year and prepares students for careers in medicine and medical science.
Daniel is an Outstanding Future Researcher at CDU and Deputy Lead of the Chronic Disease, Cancer and Ageing Research Group (CCARG). Daniel’s research background is centred on the healthcare of patients with cancer and chronic diseases. Daniel has a distinguished research record as evidenced by internationally recognised publications and success in attracting research funding.
Prof Tinashe Dune (MAPS) is a multi-award-winning researcher, tertiary educator, and Senior Clinical Psychologist with two PhDs and extensive qualifications and experience. As a tri-lingual practitioner (English, Shona, and French), Prof Dune brings a unique, culturally - informed perspective to her work.
This research project is funded by the Northern Territory Government Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade through the Community Benefit Fund, which is an independent statutory body responsible for distributing government revenues associated with the collection of a 10% tax on pokies in pubs and casinos in the NT. This research is being conducted by Dr Kim M Caudwell and Dr Mal Flack, who are researchers from the Faculty of Health at Charles Darwin University (CDU), for the NT Government. CDU asked Roy Morgan Research to undertake telephone interviews for this project. Roy Morgan Research carried out the interviews for the 2015 and 2018 surveys and manage the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey and are very experienced in conducting interviews for these types of surveys.