ABOUT D.T.R.G
The Diabetes Technology Research Group, lead by Professor David O’Neal for over 20 years, has its foundations in patient-centered diabetes technology research. The team has grown substantially in the last 2 years and now comprises of over 25 members encompassing a range of research and clinical backgrounds including endocrinologists, project managers, exercise physiologists, scientists, nurses, research coordinators, research administrators, and credentialed diabetes educators. The DTRG also works closely with the University of Melbourne biostatisticians.
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The DTRG aims to improve the lives of people with diabetes through exceptional
research that drives advancement in innovative technologies.
Our Vision is to be the centre of excellence in Adult type 1 diabetes
technology research in Australia and the leading partner for collaborators,
participants, industry and key stakeholders.
ABOUT D.T.R.G
The Diabetes Technology Research Group, lead by Professor David O’Neal for over 20 years, has its foundations in patient-centered diabetes technology research. The team has grown substantially in the last 2 years and now comprises over 25 members encompassing a range of research, clinical, administration, and industry backgrounds including Endocrinologists, PHD candidates, Research Fellows, Project Managers, Exercise Physiologists, Scientists, Registered Nurses, Research Coordinators, Research Administrators, and Credentialed Diabetes Educators, one of whom is also a Dietician. The DTRG also works closely with University of Melbourne biostatisticians and many collaborators both nationally and internationally.
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Study Doctors
Professor
David O’Neal
David O’Neal
Principal Investigator and Endocrinologist
Principal Investigator and Endocrinologist
Professor
Alicia Jenkins
Alicia Jenkins
Principal Investigator Endocrinologist
Dr Barbora Paldus
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
Dr Melissa
Lee
Lee
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
Dr Jean Lu
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Dr Audrey
Kong
Kong
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Dr Pauline Du
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Cherie Choong
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Bala
Krishnamurthy
Krishnamurthy
Clinical Researcher
Clinical Researcher
Study Doctors
Professor
David O’Neal
David O’Neal
Principal Investigator and Endocrinologist
Principal Investigator and Endocrinologist
Professor
Alicia Jenkins
Alicia Jenkins
Principal Investigator and Endocrinologist
Principal Investigator and Endocrinologist
Dr Barbora Paldus
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
Dr Melissa Lee
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist
Dr Jean Lu
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Dr Audrey
Kong
Kong
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Endocrinologist and PhD Candidate
Dr Cherie Choong
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Pauline Du
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Bala
Krishnamurthy
Krishnamurthy
Clinical Researcher
Clinical Researcher
Research Scientists
Dr Dale Morrison
Post-doctoral Researcher
Post-doctoral Researcher
Dr Declan Hennessy
Exercise Physiologist
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Giang Dao
Research Scientist and PhD Candidate
Varuni
Obeyesekere
Obeyesekere
Scientist
Research Scientists
Dr Dale Morrison
Post-doctoral Researcher
Post-doctoral Researcher
Dr Declan Hennessy
Exercise Physiologist
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Giang Dao
Research Scientist and PhD Candidate
Varuni
Obeyesekere
Obeyesekere
Scientist
Team Consultants
Catriona Sims
Project Portfolio Manager
Dr Tali Lang
Ethics Specialist
Team Consultants
Catriona Sims
Project Portfolio Manager
Dr Tali Lang
Ethics Specialist
Our Research Coordinators &
Diabetes Educators
Katie Brown
Project Lead and
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinator
Emma Netzer
CDE, Clinical Lead,
Trial Co-Ordinator
CDE, Clinical Lead,
Trial Co-Ordinator
Cara Schofield
PhD Candidate and Clinical Research Coordinator
Sarah Geerts
CDE
CDE
Our Research Coordinators &
Diabetes Educators
Katie Brown
Project Lead and
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinator
Emma Netzer
CDE, Clinical Lead,
Trial Co-Ordinator
CDE, Clinical Lead,
Trial Co-Ordinator
Cara Schofield
PhD Candidate and Clinical Research Coordinator
Sarah Geerts
CDE
CDE
Research Nurses
Maggie Lam
Registered Nurse
Stefanie Wu
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ling Lu
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Jenna Goad
Registered Nurse
Research Nurses
Maggie Lam
Registered Nurse
Stefanie Wu
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ling Lu
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Jenna Goad
Registered Nurse
Students
Ethan Watson
Honours Student
Honours Student
Students
Ethan Watson
Honours Student
Honours Student
Research Assistants
Lucas Agnoletto
Research Assistant,
D.T.R.G Alumni
Research Assistant,
D.T.R.G Alumni
Sam Zhao
Research Assistant
D.T.R.G Alumni
D.T.R.G Alumni
Research Assistants
Lucas Agnoletto
Research Assistant,
D.T.R.G Alumni
Research Assistant,
D.T.R.G Alumni
Sam Zhao
Research Assistant
D.T.R.G Alumni
D.T.R.G Alumni
Administration Team
Amanda Coleman
Research Administration
Assistant
Research Administration
Assistant
Suja Newton
Clinical Research Project Administrative Officer
Clinical Research Project Administrative Officer
Administration Team
Amanda Coleman
Research Administration Assistant
Research Administration Assistant
Suja Newton
Clinical Research Project Administrative Officer
Clinical Research Project Administrative Officer
Research Fellow Alumni
2025 Alumni
Dr Hanna Catherine Jones
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Hannah
Cunningham
Cunningham
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2024 Alumni
Dr Jennifer Ngan
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr John Apostolopoulos
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2023 Alumni
Dr Bella Halim
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Georgina Manos
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2022 Alumni
Dr. Sunni Yuan
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2021 Alumni
Dr. Audrey Kong
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2020 Alumni
Dr Nisha Venkatesh
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2019 Alumni
Dr Jean Lu
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Research Fellow Alumni
2025 Alumni
Dr Hanna Catherine Jones
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Hannah
Cunningham
Cunningham
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2024 Alumni
Dr John Apostolopoulos
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Jennifer Ngan
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2023 Alumni
Dr Bella Halim
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Dr Georgina Manos
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2022 Alumni
Dr. Sunni Yuan
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2021 Alumni
Dr. Audrey Kong
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2020 Alumni
Dr Nisha Venkatesh
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
2019 Alumni
Dr Jean Lu
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Team photos photographed by Ella Mitsch
About
The DTRG is made up of a multi-disciplinary
team who are all focused on achieving our research goals keeping the person with diabetes front and centre of our mission
Research
The basis and focus of our team is to ensure the collection, collation , analysis and presentation of data is done with integrity and ensures the person with diabetes remains the focus at all times
Publications
The DTRG aim to convert our exciting and valuable research data into publications for presentation at scientific meetings, medical journals and other educational forums for the use in clinical application or resulting in the development of innovative technologies for people with type 1 diabetes
Currently Recruiting
About
The DTRG is made up of a multi-disciplinary team
who are all focused on achieving our research
goals keeping the person with diabetes
front and centre of our mission
Research
The basis and focus of our team is to
ensure the collection, collation , analysis
and presentation of data is done with integrity
and ensures the person with diabetes
remains the focus at all times
Publications
The DTRG aim to convert our exciting and valuable research data into
publications for presentation at scientific meetings , medical journals and
other educational forums for the use in clinical application or
resulting in the development of innovative technologies
for people with type 1 diabetes
Currently Recruiting
We invite you to enquire and become
a research participant at the DTRG
About
The DTRG is made up of a multi-disciplinary team
who are all focused on achieving our research
goals keeping the person with diabetes
front and centre of our mission
Research
The basis and focus of our team is to
ensure the collection, collation , analysis
and presentation of data is done with integrity
and ensures the person with diabetes
remains the focus at all times
Publications
The DTRG aim to convert our exciting and valuable research data into publications for presentation at scientific meetings , medical journals and other educational forums for
the use in clinical application or resulting in
the development of innovative technologies
for people with type 1 diabetes
Currently Recruiting
We invite you to enquire and become
a research participant at the DTRG
DIABETES TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH GROUP
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes
through exceptional research that drives advancement
in innovative technologies
DIABETES TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH GROUP
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes through exceptional research that drives advancement in
innovative technologies