Overview
Background
Nalini has more than 25 years’ experience in innovative design and delivery of medicine and health programs in several countries. Her medical education research focusses on curriculum and assessment design, digital and inclusive education, and integration of biomedical sciences into health professional programs. She has a particular interest in educational technologies (including AI) and cognitive load, and curricular approaches that support positive learning behaviour, wellbeing, critical thinking and professional development. Nalini's research also includes medical imaging diagnositics and the use of AI.
Nalini is the co-founder of the Health Universities Initiative, which frames a whole-of-university approach to student success and wellbeing. She has several awards (Faculty, Vice-Chancellor, Australian Award for University Teaching) for her contributions to higher education. Nalini is the Chair of the International Program for Anatomical Education (FIPAE) of the IFAA, and an Associate Editor of Anatomical Sciences Education (Impact Factor, 7.2). Nalini is a Board Member and Fellow of ANZAHPE, Fellow of the Scientia Education Academy, and Fellow of HERDSA.
Nalini currently supervises 5 PhD students in the following topics:
- Health Advocacy in Medical Education: Evaluation of current practice and implications for medical programs
- Cosmetic female surgery: A consumer-driven evaluation of demand and its implications for medical education
- Fetal and Embryological Collections: A paradigm to examine the ethical practice of informed consent
- Anatomical Education: The role of digital-based pedagogies in future practice
- Liver and Gallbladder Imaging in Paediatric Patients: Developing a pipeline for diagnostic automation
Nalini currently supervises 4 reseach honours students on the following topics:
- Relationship-based support interventions in medical programs
- An evaluation of intersex education in medicine programs in Australia
- Left ventricular compaction: evaluation of MRI diagnostic criteria
- VR in biomedical sciences education: current scope of practice
Availability
- Professor Nalini Pather is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Technology enhanced neuroanatomy teaching techniques: a focused BEME systematic review of current evidence: BEME Guide No. 75
Newman, Hamish J., Meyer, Amanda J., Wilkinson, Tim J., Pather, Nalini and Carr, Sandra. E. (2022). Technology enhanced neuroanatomy teaching techniques: a focused BEME systematic review of current evidence: BEME Guide No. 75. Medical Teacher, 44 (10), 1069-1080. doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2022.2039382
2021
Journal Article
Anatomy knowledge retention in Australian osteopathic training: a comparative study
Blaich, Raymond, Pather, Nalini, Prvan, Tania, Engel, Roger, Hulme, Anneliese and Strkalj, Goran (2021). Anatomy knowledge retention in Australian osteopathic training: a comparative study. European Journal of Anatomy, 25 (4), 433-445.
2021
Journal Article
Quantifying the ossification of the carpus: Radiographic standards for age estimation in a New South Wales paediatric population
Matar, Ihab, Lucas, Teghan, Gregory, Laura, Byun, Sarang, Morris, Sarah and Pather, Nalini (2021). Quantifying the ossification of the carpus: Radiographic standards for age estimation in a New South Wales paediatric population. Forensic Science International: Reports, 3 100211, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fsir.2021.100211
2021
Conference Publication
Curricular approaches to supporting student academic success and wellbeing
Sidhu, Leesa, Ferrington, Linda, Macer-Wright, Jessica, Kelly, Ben, Mount, Gavin, Pather, Nalini and Cranney, Jacquelyn (2021). Curricular approaches to supporting student academic success and wellbeing. STARS Students Transitions Achievement Retention and Success, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 1-5 July 2021. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: STARS.
2021
Journal Article
Anatomy of the leg and ankle: an introduction
Pather, Nalini (2021). Anatomy of the leg and ankle: an introduction. The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, 2021 (4) e1005133, e1005133. doi: 10.69645/mrhs7350
2021
Book Chapter
Designing multi-disciplinary interactive virtual environments for next-generation immersive learning experiences: case studies and future directions in astrobiology, anatomy and cultural heritage
Kenderdine, Sarah, Yip, Andrew, Oliver, Carol, Pather, Nalini, Sammut, Claude, Djokic, Tara, Marcus, Nadine and Ong, Alex (2021). Designing multi-disciplinary interactive virtual environments for next-generation immersive learning experiences: case studies and future directions in astrobiology, anatomy and cultural heritage. Creativity in the Twenty First Century. (pp. 49-67) edited by Anna Hui and Christian Wagner. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-72216-6_4
2021
Book Chapter
Instructional design of virtual learning resources for anatomy education
Birbara, Nicolette S. and Pather, Nalini (2021). Instructional design of virtual learning resources for anatomy education. Biomedical visualisation. (pp. 75-110) edited by Paul M. Rea. Gateway East, Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-61125-5_5
2020
Journal Article
Real Or Not Real: The Impact of the Physical Fidelity of Virtual Learning Resources on Learning Anatomy
Birbara, Nicolette S. and Pather, Nalini (2020). Real Or Not Real: The Impact of the Physical Fidelity of Virtual Learning Resources on Learning Anatomy. Anatomical Sciences Education, 14 (6), 774-787. doi: 10.1002/ase.2022
2020
Journal Article
Spending Wisely: The Role of Cost and Value Research in the Pursuit of Advancing Anatomical Sciences Education
Maloney, Stephen, Pather, Nalini, Foo, Jonathan and Lazarus, Michelle D. (2020). Spending Wisely: The Role of Cost and Value Research in the Pursuit of Advancing Anatomical Sciences Education. Anatomical Sciences Education, 14 (2), 263-269. doi: 10.1002/ase.2027
2020
Journal Article
Beyond the Sex Binary: Toward the Inclusive Anatomical Sciences Education
Štrkalj, Goran and Pather, Nalini (2020). Beyond the Sex Binary: Toward the Inclusive Anatomical Sciences Education. Anatomical Sciences Education, 14 (4), 513-518. doi: 10.1002/ase.2002
2020
Journal Article
Supporting early career anatomists: an international challenge
Kramer, Beverley, Hartmann, Carol, du Toit, Francesca, Hutchinson, Erin and Pather, Nalini (2020). Supporting early career anatomists: an international challenge. Annals of Anatomy, 231 151520, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2020.151520
2020
Journal Article
Australian chiropractors’ perception of the clinical relevance of anatomical sciences and adequacy of teaching in chiropractic curricula
Giuriato, Rosemary, Štrkalj, Goran, Prvan, Tania and Pather, Nalini (2020). Australian chiropractors’ perception of the clinical relevance of anatomical sciences and adequacy of teaching in chiropractic curricula. Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 28 (1) 37, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s12998-020-00325-6
2020
Journal Article
Forced Disruption of Anatomy Education in Australia and New Zealand: An Acute Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Pather, Nalini, Blyth, Phil, Chapman, Jamie A., Dayal, Manisha R., Flack, Natasha A.M.S., Fogg, Quentin A., Green, Rodney A., Hulme, Anneliese K., Johnson, Ian P., Meyer, Amanda J., Morley, John W., Shortland, Peter J., Štrkalj, Goran, Štrkalj, Mirjana, Valter, Krisztina, Webb, Alexandra L., Woodley, Stephanie J. and Lazarus, Michelle D. (2020). Forced Disruption of Anatomy Education in Australia and New Zealand: An Acute Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13 (3), 284-300. doi: 10.1002/ase.1968
2020
Book Chapter
Prosection and dissection laboratory sessions: design and implement to enhance learning
Pather, Nalini (2020). Prosection and dissection laboratory sessions: design and implement to enhance learning. Teaching anatomy: a practical guide. (pp. 259-269) edited by Lap Ki Chan and Wojciech Pawlina. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-43283-6_27
2019
Journal Article
Virtual Reality in Anatomy: A Pilot Study Evaluating Different Delivery Modalities
Birbara, Nicolette S., Sammut, Claude and Pather, Nalini (2019). Virtual Reality in Anatomy: A Pilot Study Evaluating Different Delivery Modalities. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13 (4), 445-457. doi: 10.1002/ase.1921
2019
Journal Article
The Law, Ethics and Body Donation: A Tale of Two Bequeathal Programs
Hutchinson, Erin F., Kramer, Beverley, Billings, Brendon K., Brits, Desiré M. and Pather, Nalini (2019). The Law, Ethics and Body Donation: A Tale of Two Bequeathal Programs. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13 (4), 512-519. doi: 10.1002/ase.1922
2019
Journal Article
Pediatric regional anesthesia: A review of the relevance of surface anatomy and landmarks used for peripheral nerve blockades in infants and children
Byun, Sarang and Pather, Nalini (2019). Pediatric regional anesthesia: A review of the relevance of surface anatomy and landmarks used for peripheral nerve blockades in infants and children. Clinical Anatomy, 32 (6), 803-823. doi: 10.1002/ca.23406
2019
Journal Article
A computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging study of the variations of the sciatic nerve branches of the pediatric knee: Implications for peripheral nerve blockade
Byun, Sarang, Gordon, Joshua, Morris, Sarah, Jacob, Tripti and Pather, Nalini (2019). A computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging study of the variations of the sciatic nerve branches of the pediatric knee: Implications for peripheral nerve blockade. Clinical Anatomy, 32 (6), 836-850. doi: 10.1002/ca.23412
2019
Journal Article
Knowledge Maps: an online tool for knowledge mapping with automated feedback
Ho, Veronica W., Meng, Meng, Hwang, Gwo-Jen, Pather, Nalini, Kumar, Rakesh K., Vickery, Richard M. and Velan, Gary M. (2019). Knowledge Maps: an online tool for knowledge mapping with automated feedback. Medical Science Educator, 29 (3), 625-629. doi: 10.1007/s40670-019-00736-y
2019
Journal Article
Anatomical Sciences in Chiropractic Education: A Survey of Chiropractic Programs in Australia
Giuriato, Rosemary, Štrkalj, Goran, Meyer, Amanda J. and Pather, Nalini (2019). Anatomical Sciences in Chiropractic Education: A Survey of Chiropractic Programs in Australia. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13 (1), 37-47. doi: 10.1002/ase.1871
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
An evaluation of advocacy in medical programs in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Devi Mohan
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Doctor Philosophy
Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery: exploring consumer drivers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Bernadette Richards
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Human Fetal and Embryological Collections: a paradigm lens to revisit ethics and informed consent
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Bernadette Richards
Media
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- AI in higher education
- anatomy
- assessment
- augmented reality
- co-design
- curriculum
- diversity and inclusion
- ethics
- faculty development
- medical curriculum
- medical education
- professionalism
- student selection
- student wellbeing
- supporting student success
- technology in education
- training medicine and health professionals
- virtual reality
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