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Biography
Professor Michelle Leech is the Deputy Dean (MBBS) of Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. In her role as Deputy Dean, Professor Leech oversees the delivery of Monash’s flagship medical program across the Clayton, Gippsland and Malaysia campuses. Her work ensures that the learning objectives and outcomes of both the direct and graduate entry degrees are aligned, and coordinates a range of academic initiatives for Monash medical students. She serves as the Deputy Chair of the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria and the Vice President of the Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand.
Professor Leech is currently part of the rheumatology research group within the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health. She also maintains a consultant position and heads the Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic at Monash Health.
She received her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Monash University, and after residency training in internal medicine at Prince Henry’s Hospital, Melbourne, completed her advanced physician training in rheumatology and a PhD at the Monash University Centre for Inflammatory Diseases.
Professor Leech’s clinical research focuses on cytokine biology, glucocorticoid action and cell cycle proteins in the context of Rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis. She also has an active research profile in medical and interprofessional education. Professor Leech has over 80 peer-reviewed publications including papers in The Lancet Rheumatology, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, Nature Reviews Rheumatology and Arthritis & Rheumatology. She has been the recipient of National Health and Medical Research Council and National Institutes of Health grants for her work.
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Cytokine biology
- Glucocorticoid action
- Cell cycle proteins in the context of Rheumatoid Arthritis pathogenesis
- Medical education
- Interprofessional education
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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PROPHECY: Profiling immune RespOnses in Paediatric and High risk populations to SARS-CoV-2
McMahon, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), van Zelm, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khoury, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummer, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mulley, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Holland, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Woolley, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ojaimi, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rogers, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hoi, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Trauer, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sparrow, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Licciardi, P. V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Giles, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Curtis, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Crawford, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Leech, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Westall, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), O'Hehir, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Jones, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Morand, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bosco, J. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Turner, S. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Monash University, Alfred Health, Monash Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Burnet Institute (Australia), Spleen Australia, National Association of People with HIV Australia (NAPWHA) Incorporated, Musculoskeletal Australia , Safer Care Victoria (SCV)
1/06/22 → 30/05/26
Project: Research
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Introduction of Compassion Training to Medical Curricula: Impact on compassion and burnout
Leech, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Owen, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harrison, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leach, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hassed, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ling, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dunford, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Jungst, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/23 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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P4P: How prepared are Monash healthcare graduates for practice? A qualitative longitudinal audio-diary study exploring new graduates
Rees-Sidhu, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Brock, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leech, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Monrouxe, L. V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morphet, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Palermo, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lyons, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
1/04/19 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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Development of an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) for internationally qualified nurses
Griffiths, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Brooks, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Endacott, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dix, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rees-Sidhu, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barton, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hall, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gibson, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harrison, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ilic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Maloney, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leech, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Adams, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Merriman, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Fuller, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Homer, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Vance, S. (Associate Investigator (AI))
20/12/17 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
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Evaluating the outcomes of undergraduate medical and biomedical student research
Wallace, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cole, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leech, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Solarsh, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindley, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Wallace, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
1/07/17 → 3/07/18
Project: Research
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Factors influencing decision-making processes for intensive care therapy goals: A systematic integrative review
Kelly, D., Barrett, J., Brand, G., Leech, M. & Rees, C., Sept 2024, In: Australian Critical Care. 37, 5, p. 805-817 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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SMART-SLE: serology monitoring and repeat testing in systemic lupus erythematosus—an analysis of anti-double-stranded DNA monitoring
Yeo, A. L., Kandane-Rathnayake, R., Koelmeyer, R., Golder, V., Louthrenoo, W., Chen, Y. H., Cho, J., Lateef, A., Hamijoyo, L., Luo, S. F., Wu, Y. J. J., Navarra, S. V., Zamora, L., Li, Z., An, Y., Sockalingam, S., Katsumata, Y., Harigai, M., Hao, Y. & Zhang, Z. & 22 others, , Feb 2024, In: Rheumatology. 63, 2, p. 525-533 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
What do we know about dietary perceptions and beliefs of patients with rheumatoid arthritis? A scoping review
Termine, M., Davidson, Z., Choi, T. & Leech, M., 2024, In: Rheumatology International. 44, p. 1861–1874 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Frequency and clinical utility of antibodies to extractable nuclear antigen in the setting of a negative antinuclear antibody test
Yeo, A. L., Ojaimi, S., Le, S., Leech, M. & Morand, E., Jul 2023, In: Arthritis Care & Research. 75, 7, p. 1595-1601 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Utility of repeat extractable nuclear antigen antibody testing: a retrospective audit
Yeo, A. L., Leech, M., Ojaimi, S. & Morand, E., 1 Mar 2023, In: Rheumatology. 62, 3, p. 1248-1253 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Research grant award from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Learning & Teaching Research Grant Scheme, Monash University.
Rees-Sidhu, C. (Recipient), Brown, T. (Recipient), Hood, K. (Recipient), Kent, F. (Recipient), Leech, M. (Recipient), Newton, J. (Recipient), Storr, M. (Recipient) & Williams, B. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Other distinction
Press/Media
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What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?
Fabien Vincent & Michelle Leech
25/10/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature