Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Group
The RMIT Chinese Medicine Research Group (RCMRG) commenced its research activities in 1994 and was formally established in 2001 with dedicated staff and laboratories.
Goals
- To evaluate efficacy and safety of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine;
- To establish quality control procedures for Chinese herbal medicine;
- To illustrate mechanisms and actions for Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture for the management of common clinical conditions and
- To promote public awareness of evidence-based Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture practice.
People
The RCMRG team includes one professor, two associate professors, two visiting scholars, two postdoctoral research fellows and twenty four postgraduate students.
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Research Facilities
- Clinical Trial facilities
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In Vivo and In Vitro research laboratory
- Clinical Facility
- Chinese herbal medicine museum
- Herbal farming sites
- Herbal quality control laboratory
Research Partners
- Alfred Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne
- St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Melbourne
- La Trobe University, Melbourne
- Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
- Hong Honk Baptist University
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China
- Center for East West Medicine - University of California, Los Angeles
- World Health Organization
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, China
- Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria
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Research opportunities
Applications are considered at any time of year for students wishing to undertake Masters of Applied Science and Doctor of Philosophy awards. Research programs are funded from many sources.
Approaches from prospective colleagues and research partners are also invited. For further information or enquiries please contact research group staff directly, or contact the Division of Chinese Medicine by Telephone +61 3 9925 7746 or E-mail chinese.medicine@rmit.edu.au
Major Collaborative Projects
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Project Title and Funding
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Collaborators
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Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in the clinical management of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), tension headache, insomnia and menopausal syndrome
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- Alfred Hospital and Monash University
- School of Medical Sciences
- St. Vincent’s Private Hospital
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Laboratory studies on the pharmacological actions of Chinese herbal medicine on SAR and prostate cancer
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- School of Medical Sciences
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
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Quality / safety evaluation of Chinese herbal medicines
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- School of Applied Science
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Hong Kong Baptist University
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Development of database of Chinese Medicine to facilitate teaching, research and clinical practice
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- School of Computer Science and IT
- SET portfolio office
- A number of Industry partners
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The RCMRG has expertise in randomised controlled trials to promote evidence-based Chinese medicine practice.
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