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Associate Professor Christian Moro is the Science and Scholarship Domain Lead of the Bond University Medical Program and also lectures into Biomedical and Health Sciences. Christian sits as one of Australia's most awarded science and medical educator, and has received the Reimagine Education Worldwide Teaching Award (2021), AAUT Teaching Excellence award (2020), the AFR Higher Education Award (2019), and an Australian Government AOLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2018).
Christian's laboratory research investigates the physiology associated with diseases of the urinary bladder, with a particular focus on the inner lining of the bladder, the urothelium, and its role mediating bladder dysfunctions such as overactive bladder and incontinence. As a member of the Bond University Centre for Urology Research, Christian investigates the role of modern medications prescribed for bladder dysfunction and their potential to directly modulate urothelial activity. Christian’s 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.
Dr Moro 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 a former secondary school teacher with experience in Australia and the United Kingdom, and continues to educate teachers in developing countries to improve their teaching techniques and knowledge. His current educational interest revolves around maximising the provision of hands-on activities coupled with online content to assist university students to make the most of their learning and course engagement.
Statement for HDR students
Consider contacting me, if:
- You are interested in pursuing a laboratory-based PhD or Master's degree in physiology, pharmacology or immunology.
- You have an interest in Health Science Education and considering postgraduate studies in tertiary education.
- You are an enthusiastic science communicator and wish to pursue research into enhancing scientific, health or medical education.
Education/Academic qualification
Biochemistry, BSc, University of Queensland
Award Date: 31 Dec 2013
Physiology & Pharmacology, PhD
Award Date: 9 Feb 2013
App Fin, MBus, University of Southern Queensland
Award Date: 1 Dec 2008
Biology / Chemistry, BEd, University of Queensland
Award Date: 1 Dec 2003
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Mixed Reality Research Lab
Birt, J., Cowling, M. A., Moro, C., Stirling, A., Nelson, J., Moore, E., Stromberga, Z., Munoz, J. C. & Vasilevski, N.
1/01/19 → …
Project: Research
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Lèvres gercées : comment expliquer cette plaie hivernale (et s’en débarrasser): What causes dry lips, and how can you treat them? Does lip balm actually help?
Moro, C. & Phelps, C., 27 Jan 2022, In: The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Online Resource › Education
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Smartphone-based augmented reality physiology and anatomy laboratories
Moro, C. & Phelps, C., May 2022, In: Medical Education. 56, 5, p. 575-576 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate/opinion › Professional › peer-review
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The Dependence of Urinary Bladder Responses on Extracellular Calcium Varies Between Muscarinic, Histamine, 5-HT (Serotonin), Neurokinin, Prostaglandin, and Angiotensin Receptor Activation
Phelps, C., Chess-Williams, R. & Moro, C., 31 Mar 2022, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 13, 9 p., 841181.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The effectiveness of parasympathomimetics for treating underactive bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Moro, C., Phelps, C., Veer, V., Clark, J., Glasziou, P., Tikkinen, K. A. O. & Scott, A. M., 6 Jan 2022, In: Neurourology and Urodynamics. 41, 1, p. 127-139 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Can eating hot chilli peppers actually hurt you?
Moro, C. & Phelps, C., 28 Jul 2021, In: The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Online Resource › Education
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Activities
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Tips for rewarding/effective teaching during your postgrad studies
Justin Keogh (Speaker), Christian Moro (Speaker) & Charlotte Phelps (Speaker)
9 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Fingertip blood samples as a new method to assess lymphocyte diurnal variation
Dayna Bushell (Speaker), Jonathan Tan (Speaker) & Christian Moro (Speaker)
8 Dec 2021 → 9 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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University of New England (External organisation)
Christian Moro (Panelist)
8 Dec 2020Activity: Membership › Committees, Boards and Panelists
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National Conference on Incontinence Pre-Conference Workshop
Donna Sellers (Speaker), Christian Moro (Speaker), Russ Chess-Williams (Facilitator) & Catherine McDermott (Speaker)
19 Oct 2020 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Xiao Yan Zhang - BMed13-126
Christian Moro (Supervisor)
1 Jan 2020 → 1 Jan 2021Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision
Press / Media
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TED-Ed: The surprising reason our muscles get tired - Christian Moro
18/04/19
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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https://theconversation.com/holographic-teachers-were-supposed-to-be-part-of-our-future-what-happened-108500#comment_1817067
Christian Moro & Michael A. Cowling
8/01/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Virtual and Augmented Reality Put a Twist on Medical Education
7/02/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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Contractile activity of the bladder urothelium and lamina propria
Author: Moro, C., 9 Feb 2013Supervisor: Chess-Williams, R. (Supervisor) & Sellers, D. J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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