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Key staff and contact information for the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences is led by distinguished professionals and leading academics with experience and research that spans clinical, health, and medical sciences.

Dean, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

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Dean, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Professor Ross Vlahos is the Dean of the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT University. He provides academic, research, professional, industry, and community engagement leadership.

Professor Ross Vlahos

Professor Ross Vlahos

Dean, School of Health & Biomedical Sciences, STEM College

Professor Adam Bird

Professor Adam Bird

Head of Department - Health Sciences

Professor Doa El-Ansary

Professor Doa El-Ansary

Deputy Dean, Engagement

 Ricky O'Brien

Ricky O'Brien

Deputy Dean, R&I

Professor Graeme Polglase

Professor Graeme Polglase

Head of Department - Clinical Sciences

Professor Sophia Xenos

Professor Sophia Xenos

Academic Director, Education, Medicine 2050

Professor Tony Zhang

Professor Tony Zhang

Deputy Dean, International

 Ly Truong

Ly Truong

Senior Manager, School Operations

Associate Professor Roula Kyriacou

Associate Professor Roula Kyriacou

Associate Dean, Clinical & Professional Education

Associate Professor Dodie Pouniotis

Associate Professor Dodie Pouniotis

Associate Professor (Education Focused)

Dr. Vasileios Stavropoulos

Dr. Vasileios Stavropoulos

Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research

 Ricky O'Brien

Ricky O'Brien

Deputy Dean, R&I

Dist. Professor Magdalena Plebanski

Dist. Professor Magdalena Plebanski

Director, Enabling Impact Platform (Biomedical & Health Innovation)

Staff by academic departments

Clinical Sciences

Clinical Sciences (Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Pharmacy) academic and research staff in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences.

Health Sciences

Health Sciences (Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, and PIHC Research Program) academic and research staff in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences.

Medical Sciences

Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences, Laboratory Medicine, and Medical Radiations) academic and research staff in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences.
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