Research
Research is conducted in QUT Health Clinics facilities by researchers from many disciplines. All research is subject to QUT Ethics approval and QUT's Information Privacy policy.
If you are interested in participating in any of the research projects listed below, please refer to the linked Participant Information Sheet or contact us by emailing healthclinics@qut.edu.au and we will pass your message on to the lead researcher.
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Current projects
Evaluation of ocular microstructural changes due to ultraviolet radiation
This purpose of this project is to improve the understanding of UV changes to the cells on the eyelids and front surface of the eye.
Lead researcher:
Ishwarya Suresh Kumar (PhD student)
Project end date: 31 December 2025
Innovative insole technology to enhance active living people with peripheral neuropathy
This project aims to engage people with peripheral neuropathy and health care professionals in the development of a new insole technology designed to improve balance, mobility and foot care.
Contact:
Associate Prof Anna Hatton (UQ)
Dr Sheree Hurn (QUT)
Project end date: 31 December 2025
Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Night Driving
This study aims to explore the night driving difficulties of licensed drivers with AMD and driving performance compared to individuals of a similar age with normal vision.
Lead researcher: Soraya Ghaderi
Project end date: 23 December 2025
Pharmacogenomics in Australia's Healthcare: Co-Designing Educational Resources
This project aims to co-design relevant educational resources for the Australian public. Pharmacogenomics is the study that looks at genes (DNA) to help choose medications. Your participation involves workshops to review and refine pharmacogenomics resources iteratively.
Lead Researcher:
Richelle Breed (PhD Student)
Project end date: 1 August 2025
Evaluation of ocular microstructural changes due to ultraviolet radiation
This PhD student research is to improve the understanding of ultraviolet (UV) associated changes in the cells of eyelids and the front surface of the eye. We will use imaging techniques to observe cellular changes and a very small sample of tears to understand the difference in tear protein levels between people with and without UV eye damage.
Lead Researcher:
Ishwarya Suresh Kumar (PhD Student)
Project end date: 31 December 2025
Understanding How Blind and Low Vision User Experience Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are becoming a reality with the potential to revolutionise mobility for people who are blind or have low vision by offering greater independence. We are seeking 12 people who are blind or have low vision (BLV) to participate in our on-road focus group to inform the inclusive design of future autonomous vehicles.
Lead Researcher: Zhengtao Ma (PhD Student)
Project end date: 9 September 2025
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