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Research LeadersProfessor John Olynyk

Professor John Olynyk

As a senior Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at UWA's Department of Medicine, John Olynyk has a particular interest in the liver - which could be devastatingly affected by Haemochromatosis - and his work often revolves around the function of this organ.

We lead a large and successful research program, carried out in laboratories, hospitals and the community and spanning the breadth of medical research.

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Reseach areas

  • Biosciences - exploring the science of biology including the application of biostatistics, and analysis of education, safety, promotion and economics in health
  • Cancer - ranging from cancer biology and colon cancer to psycho-oncology.
  • Chronic and preventable diseases - studies of preventable diseases, particulary those of the liver, bowel and cardiovascular system, and associated risk factors
  • Endocrinology and cardiovascular disease - studies of the vascular system, and diseases of the bones, metabolism, thyroid and cardiovascular systems.
  • Gastrointestinal and liver diseases - molecular hepatology, hepatitis and the metabolism of iron as well as other studies related to the stomach, intestines and liver.
  • Geriatrics - range of subjects relevant to ageing and age-related diseases or health issues such as dementia, depression and falls.
  • Infectious diseases and immunity - relationship between the immune system and transplants, infectious diseases, tumours and other diseases.
  • Neurosciences and behavioural science - the nervous sytem, behaviour of particular cells and their relationship to diseases such as dementia and schizophrenia
  • Pharmacology and Anaesthesiology Unit - effect of drugs on respiratory, immune and nervous systems and their role in pain management and disease treatment
  • Respiratory diseases - respiratory system and associated diseases such as asthma and pneumonia

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