Assistant Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Bond University
Dr Christian Moro BSc, BEd, MBus, PhD, SFHEA is the Scientist and Scholar theme lead of the Bond University Medical Program, and an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences. His research includes investigating the physiology associated with diseases of the urinary bladder, in the fields of physiology, pharmacology, immunology and anatomy. Christian’s lab-based scientific research also aims to isolate and identify alternative pharmacological targets for future treatments, and his laboratory research has been funded by various government, community and industry bodies. Christian also undertakes research into medical and science education and communication, and has developed a range of novel technological tools that enhance student learning, participation and interaction. Christian is an award-winning medical and biomedical educator, and a former secondary school teacher with educational experience nationally and internationally. Dr Moro runs the science communication YouTube channel “Physiology with Dr Christian”, as well as the Instagram site: “Physiology with Christian”.
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