A key objective of the CRE in Respiratory Health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children is the development of the health and medical research workforce. 

One facet of this is support of emerging researchers through Higher Degree Research Scholarships and Traineeships.

CRE Scholars

  • Dr Wicharn (Elm) Boonjindasup

    Centre for Children's Health Research, Queensland University of Technology

    Dr Wicharn (Elm) Boonjindasup is a visiting Paediatric Respiratory Physician from Thailand. Currently, he is an adjunct research fellow at Queensland University of Technology and undertaking PhD at Menzies School...

  • Dr Rahul Thomas

    Dr Rahul Thomas
    Centre for Children's Health Research, Queensland University of Technology

    "Improving the knowledge and utility of flexible bronchoscopy in children" Dr Rahul Thomas is a respiratory and sleep paediatrician. He is a NHMRC PhD scholar, and supported by the Queensland...

CRE Trainees

The CRE provides opportunities for First Nation trainees to build their skills and to support future healthcare workers. Trainees are supervised by a Chief Investigator of the CRE.

Previous CRE Scholars

  • Raelene Collins

    Raelene Collins
    Menzies School of Health Research

    Raelene is a Kuku Yalanji and Garawirrta woman employed as an undergraduate trainee as part of the CRE. In 2018, she completed a Cert III in Laboratory Skills at Menzies...