Rate My Professor Vanessa Vaughan

University of Western Australia

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5.08/20/2025

Helps students build confidence and skills.

4.05/21/2025

A true mentor who cares about success.

5.03/31/2025

Always positive and enthusiastic in class.

4.02/27/2025

Makes learning a joyful experience.

5.02/17/2025

Always goes above and beyond for students.

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Dr. Vanessa Vaughan, also known as Ness Vaughan, serves as Senior Lecturer in Global Health and Sub-Dean for Global Medicine within the UWA Medical School at the University of Western Australia. As a proactive and driven translational researcher, Dr. Vaughan is dedicated to lifelong learning and partnering with community members and educators to generate research outputs that tangibly enhance healthcare delivery. Their work centers on how individuals interact with and experience health services, with a particular emphasis on improving outcomes for populations facing systemic barriers to care. Key research areas include patient and carer experiences of cancer cachexia—a condition involving muscle loss in cancer patients—health literacy within community contexts, and advancements in medical education related to global health, LGBTQIA+ health, and Indigenous health. Their expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.