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Our culture of collaboration between clinicians, researchers, government and industry enables us to work directly with you to develop creative solutions to your problems and challenges.
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We have a growing network of over 43,000 alumni spanning more than 90 countries around the world.
Schools and departments
Our faculty comprises 10 schools and more than 20 departments.
Centres and Institutes
Spread across several Monash University campuses, the Faculty comprises 29 teaching and clinical centres, and six institutes.
Faculty news
Mum’s diet could hold key to colic
A low FODMAP diet for breastfeeding mums might hold the key to reducing colic in her infant, a new study has found. The study published today in the journal, Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, suggests that a nutritious low FODMAP diet (that removes ‘windy’ foods) for nursing mothers could significantly reduce fussiness and crying in the first nine weeks of her newborn’s life.
Can aspirin prolong good health? First three ASPREE papers published.
The first three papers arising from the ASPREE study were released this month in NEJM, and the release generated a storm of media interest that kept study leads Professor John McNeil AM and A/Professor Robyn Woods busy for days.
Does having a baby mean your ambitions have to go on hold? Not as far as PhD student Elizabeth Thomas is concerned.
After completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Science degree, Elizabeth Thomas developed an interest in genetics but was eager to break the stereotype by stepping outside of the lab environment and experiencing one-on-one contact with patients.
World first study evaluates low-dose antidepressants for back pain
Back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting half a billion people worldwide. While there are a variety of treatments available, effective therapies are limited. The use of antidepressants to treat back pain is rapidly increasing, with high doses prescribed for depression and lower doses for chronic pain. However, there is currently a lack of evidence for their effectiveness, particularly for the use of low-doses.
Too many young people live in nursing homes – time to act forum 31/8
More than 6,000 Australians under the age of 65 years live in residential aged care facilities. Five years after the NDIS started there has been just a 5% reduction in the number of young people entering aged care.
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Master of Social Work student and social media ambassador Kai shares his first placement experience: "Cohealth is a not-for-profit community health organisation that provides vital local health and support services including medical, dental, allied health, mental health, aged care and counselling. I am thrilled to be placed at Cohealth Kensington site, where I can utilise academic theories into practice. The staff here are friendly and caring. It is such an amazing and fruitful experience!"
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Breaking first ground on groundbreaking new heart hospital at Monash University #VictorianHeartHospital #heartcare… https://t.co/Os6QF66P2V
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Graduations have started! We are excited about welcoming new graduates into our community of close to 50,000 #MNHS… https://t.co/cgNtgCsy5v
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Time to pull out those notes and have your highlighters at the ready - SWOT Vac begins today! 📸 @studyjen
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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director of the Monash Psychiatry Research Centre gives us a behind-the-scenes look at… https://t.co/WwoAzRdpxl
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Check out this group of soon-to-be paramedics 🚑 Congrats on completing your classes and good luck with your future careers! We're so lucky to have you keeping our community healthy and safe! 📸 @boughboy2142
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Ground-breaking research started by @MonashUni and @VicRoads is an Australian-first trial to create a breathalyser… https://t.co/NnizwC5See
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Want to know what a day in the life of a first year nursing student at our Peninsula campus looks like? Here's a hint: ☕👩🏫🎹📚🍦 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out social media ambassador Kristen's takeover in our Stories or in our highlights.