UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Cooler leaves: optimising protective heat release by plants
Ermakova, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sharwood, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Furbank, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council
19/02/26 → 18/02/29
Project: Research
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Investigating the impact of climate change-induced male limitation on flatback sea turtle population viability
Kynoch, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Reina, R. (Supervisor), Williamson, S. (Supervisor) & Roycroft, E. (Supervisor)
9/02/26 → 31/10/27
Project: Research
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Impacts and bioaccumulation of the antidepressant venlafaxine in freshwater ecosystems
Rafeeq, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wong, B. (Supervisor) & Saaristo, M. (Supervisor)
5/01/26 → 4/01/27
Project: Research
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A Standardized Definition of Rapid Evidence Assessment for Environmental Applications
Webb, J. A., Schofield, K. A., Cook, C. N., Fisher, J. R. B., Cheng, S. H., Christie, A., Cooke, S. J., Dubois, N. S., Frampton, G., Macura, B., Nichols, S. J., Richards, R., Aicher, R. J., Mason, S., Anderson, E., Betley, E., Borsuk, M., Busch, J., Carlson, S. & Dubois, J. J. B. & 15 others, , Jan 2026, In: Conservation Letters. 19, 1, 7 p., e70005.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Conservation abandonment is a policy blind spot
Pienkowski, T., Clark, M., Mascia, M. B., Rivera-Hechem, M. I., Gelcich, S., Cook, C. N., Watrobska, C. M., Jagadish, A. & Mills, M., 2026, In: Nature Ecology and Evolution. 10, p. 14–17 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Convergent evolution of scavenger cell development at brain borders
Gaudi, A. U., Meier, M., Baltaci, O. F., Chowdhary, S., Tulenko, F. J., Dudczig, S., Stamatis, S. A., Paterson, S., Yu, H., Galeano, M. C. R., Mason, E., Miles, L. B., Bryson-Richardson, R. J., Pask, A. J., Vukovic, J., Lagendijk, A. K., Smith, K. A., Kaslin, J., Harrison, M. R. M. & Currie, P. D. & 2 others, , 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Nature. 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2018 Monash Graduate Association Lecturer of the Year
Ho, S. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Advancing Diversity Grant, School of Biological Sciences $10,000 AUD
Houston, B. (Recipient), 21 Oct 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Monash Education Academy Education Focused Staff Network
Pretorius, L. (Keynote/plenary speaker) & Faulconer, E. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
19 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Australia and New Zealand Zebrafish Meeting 2025
Miles, L. (Organiser), Allen, A. (Organiser), Jusuf, P. (Organiser), Mountford, J. (Organiser), Barthelson, K. (Organiser), Chow, R. (Organiser), Qin, W. (Organiser) & Ruparelia, A. (Organiser)
9 Feb 2025 → 12 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Circulation Research (Journal)
Muralitharan, R. (Peer reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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West Aussie research breakthrough offers new insight and treatment options for rigid spine syndrome
28/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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A nature positive Australia: What does it mean, why does it matter, and what will it take?
Foerster, A., McGeoch, M. & Smith, L.
24/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How constipation could double the risk of having a heart attack
Camargo Tavares, L. & Coelho Marques, F.
26/08/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature