Meet our talented and award winning teaching specialists

Internationally recognised academics and active researchers teach our students. These academics are passionate, collaborative educators, who infuse their expertise into the curricula. They ensure students are prepared – not just for the workforce, but also for tackling the big health challenges of our time.

  • Professor Sammy Bedoui

    "I am proud of our partnership with the University of Bonn, which involves many researchers in the School that together train over 40 PhD students."

  • Associate Professor Terry Mulhern

    "I’m excited by where structural biology is heading with single particle cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography. To be able to look inside cells and see molecular machines at near atomic resolution is incredible."

  • Associate Professor Charles Sevigny

    "Our students are incredible. By the time they reach third-year, they are presenting complex scientific concepts and research in a way that rivals some academics. It’s amazing to watch."

  • Associate Professor Michelle Rank

    "I have designed novel digital resources, including 3D digitised anatomical specimens, and deployed these resources to create a rich multimodal learning experience."

  • Professor Karena Waller

    “My work is fundamentally energised and motivated by student learning, achievement and experience – seeing students enjoy their time, studying, achieving and growing as individuals, is a wonderful reward.”

  • Professor Jason Ivanusic

    "Teaching anatomy and inspiring students - seeing the ‘light bulbs’ switch on in students, when they get excited about their learning -  it's what I enjoy most about my job."

  • Associate Professor Rosa McCarty

    "It’s an absolute privilege to teach our extraordinary students at the University of Melbourne."

  • Associate Professor Odilia Wijburg

    "I'm involved in curriculum development and innovation - we continuously look at how to deliver content differently through new technologies and innovative, exciting content."

  • Associate Professor Sarah Londrigan

  • Dr Charlotte Clark

    "I develop eLearning resources and design active learning workshops where students work in groups to solve problems that helps consolidate their learning and further develop skills."

  • Associate Professor Graham Mackay

  • Associate Professor Amber Willems-Jones

    "My best moments with students are when they have the 'penny drop' moment…and realise they know more than they thought they did."

Hear from a few of our teaching and learning specialists...

...who are focussed on ensuring our graduates are job-ready

Watch the Master of Biomedicine Spotlight Series