ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
Children's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
Dong, T., Stock, W., Callan, A., Strandberg, B., Hinwood, A. (2020). Emission factors and composition of PM2.5 from laboratory combustion of five Western Australian vegetation types. Science of the Total Environment, 703(10 February 2020), Article number 134796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134796.
Dong, T., Hinwood, A., Callan, A., Stock, W. (2020). Emissions of gaseous pollutants from laboratory-based fires of vegetation from five common vegetation types in Western Australia. Atmospheric Pollution Research, 11(6), 180-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2020.03.015.
Deering, K., Callan, A., Prince, RL., Lim, WH., Thompson, PL., Lewis, J., Hinwood, A., Devine, A. (2018). Low-level cadmium exposure and cardiovascular outcomes in elderly Australian women: A cohort study. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 221(2), 347-354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2017.12.007.
Boeyen, J., Callan, A., Blake, D., Wheeler, A., Franklin, P., Hall, G., Shackleton, C., Sly, P., Hinwood, A. (2017). Investigating the relationship between environmental factors and respiratory health outcomes in school children using the forced oscillation technique. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 220(2), 494-502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2017.01.014.
Knapp, C., Callan, A., Aitken, B., Shearn, R., Koenders, A., Hinwood, A. (2017). Relationship between antibiotic resistance genes and metals in residential soil samples from Western Australia. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24(3), 2484-2494. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7997-y.
Dong, T., Hinwood, A., Callan, A., Zosky, G., Stock, W. (2017). In vitro assessment of the toxicity of bushfire emissions: A review. Science of the Total Environment, 603-604(Dec), 268-278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.06.062.
Callan, A., Rotander, A., Thompson, K., Heyworth, J., Mueller, J., Odland, J., Hinwood, A. (2016). Maternal exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids measured in whole blood and birth outcomes in offspring. Science of the Total Environment, 569-570(2016), 1107-1113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.177.
Callan, A., Hinwood, A., Heyworth, J., Phi, DT., Odland, J. (2016). Sex specific influence on the relationship between maternal exposures to persistent chemicals and birth outcomes. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 219(8), 734-741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2016.09.018.
Coall, D., Callan, A., Dickins, TE., Chisholm, JS. (2015). Evolution and Prenatal Development: An Evolutionary Perspective. Handbook of Child Psychology and Developmental Science (57-105). John Wiley & Sons.
Journal Articles
Hinwood, A., Stasinska, A., Callan, A., Heyworth, J., Ramalingam, M., Boyce, M., McCafferty, P., Odland, J. (2015). Maternal exposure to alkali, alkali earth, transition and other metals: Concentrations and predictors of exposure. Environmental Pollution, 204(2015), 256-263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2015.04.024.
Callan, A., Devine, A., Qi, L., Ng, J., Hinwood, A. (2015). Investigation of the relationship between low environmental exposure to metals and bone mineral density, bone resorption and renal function. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 218(5), 444-451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2015.03.010.
Callan, A., Hinwood, A., Devine, A. (2014). Metals in commonly eaten groceries in Western Australia – a market basket survey and dietary assessment. Food Additives and Contaminants Part A: Chemistry, Analysis, Control, Exposure and Risk Assessment, 31(12), 1968-1981. https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2014.973457.
Ndilila, W., Callan, A., McGregor, L., Kalin, R., Hinwood, A. (2014). Environmental and toenail metals concentrations in copper mining and non mining communities in Zambia. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 217(1), 62-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2013.03.011.
Hinwood, A., Callan, A., Heyworth, J., McCafferty, P., Sly, P. (2014). Children’s personal exposure to PM10 and associated metals in urban, rural and mining activity areas. Chemosphere, 108(2014), 125-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.02.071.
Hinwood, A., Callan, A., Heyworth, J., Rogic, D., De Araujo, J., Crough, R., Mamahit, G., Piro, N., Yates, A., Stevenson, G., Odland, J. (2014). Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) and dioxin concentrations in residential dust of pregnant women. Environmental Science Processes and Impacts, 16(12), 2758-2763. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4em00383g.
Stasinska, A., Heyworth, J., Reid, A., Callan, A., Odland, JO., Duong, PT., Ho, QV., Hinwood, A. (2014). Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) concentrations in plasma of pregnant women from Western Australia. Science of the Total Environment, 493(2014), 554-561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.06.001.
Callan, A., Hinwood, A., Ramalingam, M., Boyce, M., Heyworth, J., McCafferty, P., Odland, J. (2013). Maternal Exposure to Metals – Concentrations and Predictors of Exposure. Environmental Research, 126(October 2013), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2013.07.004.
Stasinska, A., Reid, A., Hinwood, A., Stevenson, G., Callan, A., Odland, J., Heyworth, J. (2013). Concentrations of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in residential dust samples from Western Australia. Chemosphere, 91(2), 187-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.12.044.
Callan, A., Hinwood, A., Heffernan, A., Eaglesham, G., Mueller, J., Odland, J. (2013). Urinary bisphenol A concentrations in pregnant women. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 216(6), 641-644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2012.10.002.
Reid, A., Callan, A., Stasinska, A., Heyworth, J., Phi, DT., Odland, J., Hinwood, A. (2013). Maternal Exposure to Organochlorine Pesticides in Western Australia. Science of the Total Environment, 449(1 April 2013), 208-213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.01.067.
Hinwood, A., Callan, A., Ramalingam, M., Boyce, M., Heyworth, J., McCafferty, P., Odland, J. (2013). Cadmium, lead and mercury exposure in non smoking pregnant women. Environmental Research, 126(October 2013), 118-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2013.07.005.
Callan, A., Winters, M., Barton, C., Boyce, M., Hinwood, A. (2012). Children's Exposure to Metals: A Community-Initiated Study. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 62(4), 714-722. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-011-9727-2.
McQueen, HL., Callan, A., Hinwood, A. (2012). Estimating Maternal and Prenatal Exposure to Glyphosate in the Community Setting. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 215(6), 570-576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2011.12.002.
Lazenby, V., Hinwood, A., Callan, A., Franklin, P. (2012). Formaldehyde Personal Exposure Measurements and Time Weighted Exposure Estimates in Children. Chemosphere, 88(8), 966-973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.03.029.
McKibbin, C., Mares, A., Piacenti, M., Williams, H., Roboti, P., Puumalainen, M., Callan, A., Lesiak-Mieczkowska, K., Linder, S., Harant, H., High, S., Flitsch, S., Whitehead, R., Swanton, E. (2012). Inhibition of protein translocation at the endoplasmic reticulum promotes activation of the unfolded protein response. Biochemical Journal, 442(3), 639-648. https://doi.org/10.1042/BJ20111220.
Callan, A., Bunning, S., Jones, O., High, S., Swanton, E. (2007). Biosynthesis of the dystonia-associated AAA+ ATPase torsinA at the endoplasmic reticulum. Biochemical Journal, 401(2), 607-612. https://doi.org/10.1042/BJ20061313.
Research Projects
Exposure to emerging pollutants in infertile women, Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2014 (Round 2), 2014 ‑ 2018, $25,000.
Regular fat versus reduced fat dairy consumption: a pilot study of effects on cardiometabolic and gut health in young children, Department of Health WA, WA Child Research Fund, 2016 ‑ 2018, $40,493.
Regular fat versus low fat dairy consumption: a pilot study of adiposity and cardiometabolic outcomes in young children, Telethon Kids Institute, Grant, 2016 ‑ 2017, $20,179.
Developing a strategic research alliance with a leading international institution to increase research capability at ECU
, Edith Cowan University, ECU Collaboration Enhancement Scheme - 2016 Round 1, 2016 ‑ 2017, $2,200.
Regular vs. reduced fat dairy: a pilot study of effects on cardiometabolic and gut health in children, Edith Cowan University, School of Medical and Health Sciences Research Grant Scheme 2016, 2016, $10,000.
Metals in the Human Placenta; concentrations and relationship with birth outcomes, Edith Cowan University, School of Medical and Health Sciences Research Grant Scheme 2016, 2016, $9,675.
Children's exposure to PM10 and Metals in Perth, Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration - Grant, 2011 ‑ 2012, $58,526.
Metals exposure and musculoskeletal and renal health in peri-menopausal Australian women, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher - Grant, 2011 ‑ 2012, $24,672.
Particulates, Metals and Human Exposure, Telethon Kids Institute, Grant, 2009 ‑ 2012, $38,885.
Children's dietary exposure to metals and the relationship between dietary intake and biological measures of exposure, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher - Grant, 2010 ‑ 2011, $24,690.
Master of Science (Human Biology), Parental bonding: Validity, stability and predictor of mental and physical health during pregnancy
Associate Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical composition and toxicity of emissions from burning five vegetation types of Western Australia under experimental combustion conditions
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