Dr Christian Moro
Associate Dean - External Engagement
Level 1, Building 5, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University
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Professional biography
Dr Christian Moro is the Associate Dean, External Engagement and an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. Christian sits as one of Australia's most awarded health and science educators, receiving the Reimagine Education Teaching Award (2021), AAUT Teaching Excellence award (2020), the AFR Higher Education Award (2019), an Australian Government AOLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2018), an Queensland Government Tall Poppy award (2023), and accolades from a wide variety of professional bodies.
Dr Moro is a former secondary science teacher with educational experience in Australia and the United Kingdom. His approach to education involves maximizing the provision of hands-on activities coupled with gamification and interactive content to assist university students to make the most of their learning within the classroom. Christian is also an experienced doctoral student supervisor and laboratory-based researcher in physiology, immunology and pharmacology.
Research interests
Associate Professor Christian Moro has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and is acknowledged as being within the top 2% of researchers worldwide. His laboratory pursuits investigate the physiology, immunology and pharmacology associated with diseases of the urinary bladder. He maintains a particular focus on the inner lining of the bladder, the urothelium, and its role in mediating various forms of incontinence. Christian’s research also aims to isolate and identify alternative pharmacological targets for future treatments, and from this work, has received successful grants from various government, community and industry bodies. Dr Moro also undertakes pedagogical research into medical and science education, and has developed a range of novel technological tools that enhance student learning, participation and interaction.
Dr Christian Moro is the Associate Dean, External Engagement and an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. In 2023, Dr Moro received a governmental Tall Poppy award for his contributions to scientific research.
Teaching awards
- Queensland Government Tall Poppy award (2023)
- Reimagine Education Teaching Award (2021)
- AAUT Teaching Excellence award (2020)
- AFR Higher Education Award (2019)
- Australian Government AOLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2018)
Qualifications
- Biochemistry, BSc, University of Queensland, Award Date: 31 Dec 2013
- Physiology & Pharmacology, PhD, Bond University, 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
Fields of Research
- Clinical sciences
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.