Research

Professor Susan Davis

Towards healthier lives for women

Australian women are living longer -- but not necessarily healthier -- lives, with depression, osteoporosis, breast and ovarian cancer, cardiovascular disease and dementia all taking their toll. Professor Susan Davis, the inaugural chair of women's health at Monash University, hopes to change that by investigating the factors behind the increase in women's health problems.

Sex spray grabs world attention

Professor Susan Davis made headlines around the world earlier this year after she led clinical trials of a unique testosterone spray designed to improve women's sexual satisfaction.

An unhealthy silence

Men's health is a subject that has almost been taboo, but Andrology Australia is hoping to get the whole country talking about it.

Students learn as teachers inspire

As a former science teacher, Professor Dick Gunstone has often seen secondary students 'parrot' the answers to questions. Whenever it happens, he despairs for an education system that appears to value learning by rote over inspiring students.

Growing a greener world

With demand for environmentally sustainable science increasing, the Centre for Green Chemistry is working towards making it a reality.