Dr Michelle Maugham-Macan joined the School of Health at UniSC as a Lecturer in Biomedical Science in February 2020.
Prior to joining UniSC, Michelle worked as an Associate Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology and Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Prostate Cancer Research - Queensland, Queensland University of Technology (2018-2020) investigating novel therapeutics that target metabolic syndrome and advanced prostate cancer.
Michelle’s current research focuses on the impact of childhood conditions and cancer on bone biology; specifically investigating the aetiology of early-onset osteoporosis in Down Syndrome and the effect of adipose tissue on bone metastases. Michelle is an active member of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS), the Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA) and the Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS).
Potential research projects for HDR & Honours students
- Investigating the aetiology of early-onset osteoporosis in Trisomy 21
- The role of adipose tissue in breast cancer bone metastases
Research areas
- endocrinology
- bone biology
- drug development
- quality use of medicines
- cancer research
Available for guest lectures in Physiology, Endocrinology, Bone Biology and Pharmacology
Teaching areas
Dr Michelle Maugham-Macan's specialist areas of knowledge include bone biology, endocrinology, Trisomy 21, drug development and prostate cancer.