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What we
research
Discovery and excellence
Our focus is on reducing the burden of cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative and musculoskeletal diseases to improve overall health and enable healthy aging.
Technology and innovation
Our research is motivated by the urge to preserve health and save lives. We develop and utilise innovative technologies and approaches to improve human health across the lifespan.
Real-world
impact
Our consumer driven research aims to deliver direct and meaningful impact on community health and wellbeing by addressing real world problems. This is done through public engagement and influencing systems change.
A sustainable
future
Our key research outcomes are discovering ways to influence and implement system change towards a sustainable future.
Latest
research
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Finding the root of tooth decay in kids
A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood tooth decay affecting nearly half of Australian preschool aged children.
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3 min readLeafy greens could be good for the heart
Read more: Leafy greens could be good for the heartA cup and a half of leafy green vegetables could go a long way to addressing atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVDs), new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), the University of Western Australia and the Danish Cancer Institute has found.
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4 min readTea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study shows
Read more: Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study showsNew research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer.
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