Flinders University

Australia

Flinders University is a globally connected, locally engaged institution that exemplifies teaching, learning and research excellence.

As co-occupants of the Flinders Medical Centre and a founding member of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Flinders maintains its impressive tradition of fundamental discoveries and translation of our research across a range of Medical, Health, Clinical and Mental Health research areas. Leading Biomedical Engineering, Assistive Technologies and Digital Health researchers are also a vital component of our significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of people in our community and across the world.

Our research in Molecular Science and Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Digital Health, Water and the Environment is translated into benefits for the community through our robust network of partnerships with organisations and industries, together delivering real-world solutions.

We contribute to our understanding of the world around us by diving deep into the past through our outstanding History, Archaeology and Palaeontology research, and we tackle today’s pressing social issues such as crime, the future of work and the social determinants of health equity.

90 per cent of our research has been ranked at or above world class by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Flinders University’s main campus at Bedford Park in Adelaide’s inner south is spread across 165 hectares of beautiful natural bushland featuring thousands of trees and an array of wildlife. Our natural assets are complemented by an impressive new hub and plaza development at the very heart of the campus. A leading university for student experience, Flinders is rated number 1 in Australia across 9 International Student Barometer categories.

Our award-winning Computer, Science, Engineering and Mathematics facilities at the nearby Tonsley campus are located within South Australia’s premier Innovation District, facilitating our engagement with companies committed to the development and application of advanced technologies.

1 December 2017 - 30 November 2018

Region: Global
Subject/journal group: All

The table to the right includes counts of all research outputs for Flinders University published between 1 December 2017 - 30 November 2018 which are tracked by the Nature Index.

Hover over the donut graph to view the FC output for each subject. Below, the same research outputs are grouped by subject. Click on the subject to drill-down into a list of articles organized by journal, and then by title.

Note: Articles may be assigned to more than one subject area.

AC	FC
33	8.36

Outputs by subject (FC)

Subject	AC	FC
Life Sciences	20	4.06
Chemistry	6	2.87
Earth & Environmental Sciences	7	0.29
Physical Sciences	3	1.50

Highlight of the month

A predictive gene test for going blind?

Researchers have found more than 100 genetic variants that increase a person’s chance of developing fluid pressure in the eye, a major risk factor for glaucoma and irreversible blindness. The finding could lead to a new predictive test for glaucoma — one that can identify patients who most need preventative treatment to stop them from going blind as they age.

A team co-led by scientists from Flinders University inspected the DNA of more than 130,000 people for the study. They found that just over half of the 101 genetic markers linked to high eye pressure increased the risk of glaucoma.

An analysis of all 101 genes alongside others linked to degeneration of the optic nerve then showed that the individuals with the largest number of these genetic variants were nearly six times more likely to develop glaucoma than those who had the fewest such variants.

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