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Public Health and Preventive Medicine
The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is at the forefront of healthcare improvement research and teaching, underpinned by expertise in large scale clinical data-management, epidemiological studies and biostatistics.
About the School
We're primarily located at the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct, one of Australia's largest and best supported applied research environments.
Research
From advancing health information technology to identifying cost-effective treatments, our research is improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
Teaching
Our teaching staff, whether they're tutors or guest lecturers, are recognised as thought leaders in public health research and education.
Divisions
We bring together medical and healthcare experts from a cross-section of specialisations.
Reports
Flip through our annual reports – see our achievements over the past decade and learn about our future strategy.
Contact us
Location
Alfred Hospital
Commercial Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
General enquiries
T: +61 3 9903 0555
E: enquiries.epidemiology@monash.edu
Media enquiries
T: +61 3 9903 4840
E: media@monash.edu
Staff and Student Intranet
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Australian Breast Device Registry's Dr Ingrid Hopper tackles the question about implants and lymphoma in this podcast https://www.mja.com.au/podcast/207/5/mja-podcasts-2017-episode-48-breast-implant-associated-lymphoma-dr-ingrid-hopper-and
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Learn about the advertising of therapeutic goods and services (and its regulation) at a free seminar in Melbourne on Friday 8 September. Topics include the AMI-MWI-AMHC saga, an update on complementary medicine and therapeutic goods advertising regulation, and problems with the regulation and promotion of stem cell therapy. See the program http://ht.ly/nKgW30ernv0 or find out more at http://www.medreach.com.au/?p=2160.
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Have sperm counts really fallen by 50% in the last 40 years? Cosmos Magazine speaks with Head of Andrology Australia, Prof Robert McLachlan https://cosmosmagazine.com/society/declining-sperm-counts-fertile-ground-for-study-but-hard-results-prove-slippery
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Diet and physical activity during pregnancy – Prof Helena Teede on ABC RN Health Report talking about the latest MCHRI study http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/healthreport/dieting-during-pregnancy/8738322 Read more about the study at http://www.med.monash.edu.au/sphpm/divisions/mchri/news-events/healthy-diet-in-pregnancy-improves-health-for-mums-and-babies.html
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Dr Victoria Mar is lead author on updated guidelines for diagnosis & management of melanomas out today in @theMJA https://t.co/JxGiyCf7lY
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Congrats @KRV1944 & @ElizaLi_Li for work drawing attention to hi sugar content in Kid's Vitamin Gummies #Shonkys https://t.co/eX5BtTSmD9
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How we can overcome the lack of treatment options for rare cancer? @jrzalcberg https://t.co/Ku0p49yW7u https://t.co/kFwwaUBeO5