About Us

Background

Wow, looking back I’ve been in nursing for 40 years!

In 1984 I graduated from Geelong Hospital as a Division 1 nurse.  Work opportunities took me to Sydney, Melbourne and abroad, returning to train as a midwife at Monash Medical Centre. I completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in 1994 and my role in Clinical trials started in 1999 in the Clinical Trial Unit, at the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. The Clinical Trial Unit dealt with lots of endocrine trials, so I studied Diabetes Education in 2006. My direction changed again in 2010, when I came to work with the marvellous team in the Geelong Cardiology Research Unit.

Research Focus 

The Geelong Cardiology Research Unit run trials covering all aspects of heart disease.  My current trials deal with improving treatments for heart failure, hypertension, post heart attack outcomes and obesity.

We also conduct trials using different mechanical devices associated with care of patients who have heart disease.

How you can help

Participate in a Clinical Trial

To find out about Clinical Trials currently underway at Barwon Health, click here. To learn more about the Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre, click here.

Donate

Research requires ongoing investment and there are several ways to support our work. You can make a donation today and contribute to an item on our research group’s wish list, consider a bequest in your will, or establish a lasting legacy fund in your name. No matter what size, your philanthropic support will deliver an immediate impact to this important work. To donate now or for more information, please contact the Barwon Health Foundation.