Dr Kanhutu is an infectious diseases physician with a background in immunology and French language studies.
Current clinical roles are in refugee health and general infectious diseases.
Special research interests include digital literacy, public health policy and women’s health.
Current research undertakings are in the areas of virtual care and housing as a social determinant of refugee settlement outcomes.
In addition to providing clinical care to patients at RMH and Cohealth Dr Kanhutu is keen to collaborate with researchers working in digital health and/or refugee health.
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Key Achievements
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It is a rare honour to be able to work in the rich academic and clinical environment that the Parkville Precinct provides. I aim to continue to contribute and collaborate with others to ensure that our healthcare and research system supports equitable outcomes for all.
Key achievements in 2017/18;
- 2017 Victorian Public Health Care awards Winner in the category Excellence in CALD care
- $691,000 in research grant funds to support digital health and telehealth activities within Melbourne Health 2017/18
- 2017 Hepatitis Victoria Individual Contribution award
Publications
Research Groups
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Biggs Group
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Lab Team
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Senior Research Fellow in Global Health Trials
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Dr Rosalind Beadle
Clinical Research Officer in Indigenous Health
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Research Fellow in Indigenous Health
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Dr Joanne Gardiner
Refugee Health Primary Health Care
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Ms Ruth Gulamanda
Indigenous Health Research Leader
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Mr Garambaka Gurruwiwi
Indigenous Health Research Leader
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Infectious Diseases Physician
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Mr Thomas Hayman
Research Assistant in Indigenous Health
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Ms Juanita Mooney
Nutritionist and Health Coach
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Dr Janet Pasricha
Refugee Health Specialist
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Dr Jennifer Shield
Guest Researcher
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Mr Tim Trudgen
Anthropologist and Educator
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Ms Dorothy Yunggirrnga
Galiwin’ku Nutrition Action Group Leader
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Ms Kristy Gardner
PhD Candidate
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Ms Beth Hilton Thorp
Project Consultant
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Ms Christalla Hajisava
Admin/Project Support Officer
Full University of Melbourne profile