From adversity to aspiring doctor with Griffith’s support
James San always knew he wanted a career that would allow him to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Despite the financial challenges his… Read More
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Omg, Omicron! Why it’s too soon to panic about COVID vaccines and the new variant
Researchers around the world are trying to work out whether existing COVID vaccines protect us from the latest variant, Omicron. The worst-case scenario is the virus… Read More
How contagious is Delta? How long are you infectious? Is it more deadly? A quick guide to the latest science
Delta was recognised as a SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern in May 2021 and has proved extremely difficult to control in unvaccinated populations. Delta has managed to out-compete other… Read More
Ivermectin shows us how hard it is to use old drugs for COVID. Here’s how to do better next time
Many hopes have been pinned on repurposing existing drugs, such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, to treat COVID-19. However, we shouldn’t be too surprised these drugs… Read More
The symptoms of the Delta variant appear to differ from traditional COVID symptoms. Here’s what to look out for
We’ve been living in a COVID world for more than 18 months now. At the outset of the pandemic, government agencies and health authorities scrambled… Read More
BlueHealth Project highlighting link between environmental health and mental health
Griffith Expert Associate Professor Anne Roiko and Alumnus Dr Anne Cleary join experts from 18 countries to contribute to the BlueHealth Project, a collaboration… Read More
Griffith’s Gold Coast campus an obvious choice for health students
One students’ story about finding what they needed right on their doorstep, thanks to Griffith When Grace Mitchell began researching her options for… Read More
Medicine Alumnus to join Ivy League thanks to Fulbright Scholarship
Currently a doctor working in the emergency department of the Townsville University Hospital, Grace Yeung is a Griffith alumnus of the Bachelor of Medical Science… Read More
Representation in healthcare – Griffith Health Alumni discuss
We recently brought together Griffith Health alumni in a virtual event to talk to us about the positive impacts on the health of the individual and… Read More
From Health Science to Occupational Therapy
Kristi Brinkman is a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy student seeking a rewarding and therapeutic career where she can help others Kristi Brinkman, a student occupational therapist, was building a career… Read More
