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Dr Ellie Kirov

Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 2637
Email: e.kirov@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO19.355  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5085-9900

Ellie is a Lecturer in Health Science in the School of Science. She has expertise in biological science, biomedical science, clinical science, and brings a multidisciplinary approach to her teaching, writing, and research.

Current Teaching

  • SCN1111 Health Science
  • SCN1000 Health Science Preparation
  • UPU0005 Science
  • MHS1102D Anatomy & Physiology 2 (ECC)
  • SCN110 Foundation Science (ECC)
  • CHE100 Introductory Chemistry (ECC)

Research Areas and Interests

  • Molecular bioscience: Molecular basis underpinning human physiology and health with extended clinical applications (pathophysiology, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics) in the learning setting
  • Conceptual physiology: Exploration of structural hierarchy through enhanced conceptual and practical scaffolding
  • Laboratory investigation: Enhancing physiological understanding through relevant and practical laboratory investigation
  • Clinical science: Transference of theoretical knowledge through application to the clinical and laboratory setting

Professional Memberships

  • Elsevier Australia: Publishing Peer-Review Committee (Health Division)
  • Pearson Australia: Publishing Peer-Review Committee (Health/Science Division)
  • Sage United Kingdom: Publishing Peer-Review Committee (Science Division)

Awards and Recognition

University and National Teaching Awards

  • 2000: Postgraduate Award, School of Science, Edith Cowan University
  • 2015: Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching and Learning, UniPrep Program, Edith Cowan University

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Honours, Edith Cowan University.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2009.

Research Outputs

Journal Articles

  • Thomson, N., Kirov, E. (2006). Summary of Indigenous health: Preliminary analysis of physical activity. Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, 30(3), 14-16.

Journal Articles

  • Kirov, E., Thomson, N. (2005). Summary of Indigenous health: Cardiovascular disease. Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, 29(4), 4-5.

Journal Articles

  • Thomson, N., Burns, J., Burrow, S., Kirov, E. (2004). Overview of Indigenous health 2004. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin, 4(4), 1-56.
  • O'Neill, M., Kirov, E., Thomson, N. (2004). A review of the literature on disability services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin, 4(4), 1-26.

Book Chapters

  • Kirov, E., Francis, J., Thomson, N. (2003). Cancer. The health of indigenous Australians (207-223). Oxford University Press.
  • Thomson, N., Kirov, E., Ali, M. (2003). Respiratory system disorders. The health of indigenous Australians (224-246). Oxford University Press.
  • Irvine, J., Kirov, E., Thomson, N. (2003). Diabetes. The health of indigenous Australians (93-126). Oxford University Press.
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