Sexual Health
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Unit Head
Professor Jane Hocking03 8344 0762
Research Overview
The Sexual Health Unit carries out research in sexual and reproductive health. We are internationally recognised experts in sexual health and sexually transmissible infections (STI) research and have national and international collaborations with experts from sexual health medicine, general practice, microbiology, mathematical modelling, economic evaluation and implementation science.
Our current projects relate to:
- Prevention and control of STIs, particularly chlamydia
- Evaluation of complex sexual health interventions in general practice
- Sexual health care access in rural communities
- Contraception and reproductive health
- Sexual health and ageing
- STI treatments and pharmacokinetics
- Adolescent healthcare in general practice
- Online STI services
We have been at the forefront of research to develop, implement and evaluate innovative interventions in sexual health/family planning clinics and general practice. Our work has influenced national and international policy related to STI prevention and control.
Staff
Professor Jane Hocking (unit head)
PhD Students
Helen Bittleston
Cassandra Caddy
Trey Cardwell
Funding
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Government Department of Health, NSW Health, Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services, University of Melbourne, Hallmark Ageing Research Initiative (HARI).
Research Opportunities
This research project is available to PhD students, Honours students to join as part of their thesis.
Please contact the Research Group Leader to discuss your options.