School of
Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Our People
Professor Nikki Verrills
Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Deputy Head of School (Research and Research Training)
- nikki.verrills@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249215619
Dr Jude Weidenhofer
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Expert Taught Courses Convenor and Deputy Head of School (Education)
- judith.weidenhofer@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249218706
Associate Professor Karen Mate
Student Academic Conduct Officer
- T: (02) 4921 5983
- E: karen.mate@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Zoe Yates
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Student Academic Conduct Officer
- zoe.yates@newcastle.edu.au
- 0243494560
Associate Professor Rebecca Lim
Associate Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Program Convenor
- rebecca.lim@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217811
Dr Melissa Tadros
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Master of Laboratory Medicine Program Convenor
- melissa.tadros@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249215609
Dr Sarah Valkenborghs
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) Program Convenor
- sarah.valkenborghs@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240420819
Associate Professor Mitch Smith
Associate Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Head of Exercise Sport Science
- mitch.smith@newcastle.edu.au
- 0240339235
Dr Emily Cox
Program Convenor
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Master of Exercise Physiology Program Convenor
- emily.cox10@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249854515
Dr Josh Secomb
Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Exercise and Sport Science (Honours) Program Convenor
- josh.secomb@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217205
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.