Emerging Researchers
As Australia’s largest centralised hospital, clinical trial and research site, Alfred Research Alliance provides emerging researchers a unique environment to establish their research career.
Meet some of our emerging researchers...
Dr Sharon Kramer
Meet Alfred Research Alliance emerging researcher, Dr Sharon Kramer, who is dedicated to stroke rehabilitation research.
“One person every 19 minutes will have a stroke in Australia. It can have a devastating effect on people’s lives. My research looks at how we can use exercise, specifically aerobic exercise and endurance training, to help people recover from brain injury,”
Dr Yow Keat Tham
Meet Alfred Research Alliance emerging researcher, Dr Yow Keat Tham, who has found his research passion in lipids.
“I think lipids are central to everything in your body, there are over 100,000 types of lipids, and we’re only really just scratching the surface of what we can detect through technology. It’s a very understudied area, there is so much potential.”
Dr Guncag Ozavic
Meet Alfred Research Alliance emerging researcher, Dr Guncag Ozavic, who is passionate about improving the overall patient experience.
“Since I started my career, I’ve noticed that poor communication is one of the biggest reasons behind adverse events and medication incidents. That encouraged me to investigate the interactions between healthcare provider and patient interactions, especially for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people".
Dr Louise Segan
Meet Alfred Research Alliance cardiology emerging researcher, Dr Louise Segan, whose research focuses on atrial fibrillation. Louise says the Alfred Research Alliance represents a fantastic opportunity for clinician researchers.
“At the Alfred Research Alliance, there have been three key institutions that have been integral to my career and professional journey. I’ve been grateful to have undertaken my medical studies through Monash University, then patient and clinical exposure at Alfred Health and then to have embarked on my research at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute.”
A/Prof Shandy Li
Meet Alfred Research Alliance emerging researcher, A/Prof Shandy Li, and see why her research is so important for protecting the world’s health.
“Climate change and air pollution are becoming increasingly serious, so understanding and mitigating environmental risks is essential to protecting public health. This research area allows me to tackle complex problems.”