MUM
Improving the Quality Use of Medications Among Patients with Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction
✓ Fully Funded
🎓 Epidemiology
🎓 Health Informatics
🎓 Mental Health
🎓 Neurology
🎓 Nutrition
🎓 Pharmacology
🎓 Pharmacy
🎓 Physiology
IBS research
Malaysia PhD
gut brain interaction
public health
medication use
mental health
patient care
pharmacology
Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on improving medication use and patient outcomes in disorders of gut-brain interaction through clinical and patient-centered research.
Project Description
This PhD project investigates the quality use of medications among patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional gastrointestinal disorders.
These conditions affect a significant portion of the population and are often associated with both physical and psychological symptoms. Psychotropic medications are commonly used, but their effectiveness is limited by challenges such as stigma, lack of evidence, and poor adherence.
The project aims to:
Examine current medication use practices
Understand patient and clinical perspectives
Identify barriers to effective treatment
Explore shared decision-making gaps
Develop patient-centered interventions
The research integrates clinical insights with patient-reported experiences to improve treatment outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Entry Requirements
First Class Honours (H1) or equivalent
Must meet English language requirements
Relevant background in:
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Public Health
Health Sciences
Must meet English language requirements
Relevant background in:
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Public Health
Health Sciences
How to Apply
Contact the main supervisor (Dr Mark Wing Loong Cheong)
Submit Expression of Interest (EoI) with research proposal
If shortlisted, proceed to application and interview
Note:
Interviews expected around October 2025
Process changes from May 2026
Apply early
Submit Expression of Interest (EoI) with research proposal
If shortlisted, proceed to application and interview
Note:
Interviews expected around October 2025
Process changes from May 2026
Apply early
Eligibility
UK/Home
EU
International
Supervisor Profile
DM
Dr Mark Wing Loong Cheong, Dr Kah Woon Teoh, Prof Shaun Lee, Assoc Prof Chun Wie Chong, Assoc Prof Sivakumar Thurairajasingam
Monash University Malaysia, Pharmacy
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