Key contacts
School office
Head of School
Deputy Head of School
Email: mihs-admin@uow.edu.au
Associate Heads of School
- - Higher Degree Research
- - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- -Learning and Teaching
School Manager
Lauren Fownes
School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences
Our people
Meet the dedicated staff driving the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Our academics and clinicians work at the crossroads of health, science and culture - advancing knowledge, supporting communities, and championing Indigenous perspectives. With a strong focus on meaningful learning and hands-on experience, they empower students to become compassionate, skilled health professionals.
Academics and honorary appointments
- Exercise, Sports Science and Rehabilitation
- Indigenous Health
- Medical Sciences
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Public Health
- Research Fellows
- Visiting and Honorary Appointments
Academics: Exercise, Sports Science and Rehabilitation
Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.
- Dr Natalie Kwai
- Dr Cassandra Russell
- Dr Billy Mason
- Blake Charman
- Samantha Craddock
- Wyatt Hampstead
- Lachlan MacKenzie
Academics: Indigenous Health
Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.
- Ms Fiona Sheppeard
Academics: Medical Sciences
Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.
- Dr Benjamin Hunter
- Dr Helen Clunas
- Dr Cassandra Russell
- Sarah Cameron
- Kyle Hewitt
- Russell Young
Academics: Nutrition & Dietetics
Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.
- Dr Cameron McLean
- Dr Sophie Chen
- Dr Olivia Wills
Academics: Occupational Health and Safety
Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.
- Dr Emmanuel Bannor Boateng
- Dr Adelle Liebenberg
Academics: Public Health
Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.
Research Fellows
Working with our staff to advance knowledge through independent and collaborative research.
Research Fellows
- Dr Rocio Finol-Urdaneta
- Dr Jiamei Lian
- Dr Han Shen Tae
Associate Research Fellows
- Helena Anastacio
- Anjila Dongol
- Dr Michael Friedrich
- Sara Miellet
- Emma Sylvester
Visiting and Honorary Appointments
Sharing expertise and experience to support research, teaching, and engagement.
- Dr Maria Chan
- Dr Cormac Fay
- Dr Karen Fildes
- Professor Katrina Green
- Ms Louise Houtzager
- Dr Anne McMahon
- Professor Barbara Meyer
- Professor Adrienne Milward
- Professor Liz Milward
- Dr Eugene Poh
- Professor Paul Stapely
- Dr Matthew Whalan