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Robbie is an occupational therapist and lymphoedema therapist, and is a team leader in the MQ Health Lymphoedema Treatment Clinic. Along with providing conservative management to patients with lymphoedema, lipoedema and other chronic oedemas, Robbie performs ICG lymphography imaging and coordinates the ALERT ICG Lymphography Diagnostic Assessment Clinic. Robbie continues to contribute to the expanding body of research in the area of lymphatic diseases, and is currently pursuing her Masters of Research at Macquarie University. She forms part of the ALERT education team, developing and delivering accredited lymphoedema training to therapists in Australia and New Zealand, with an appointed role as Honorary Conjoint Associate Lecturer at Macquarie University. Robbie believes in empowering lymphoedema patients with knowledge, and individually tailoring interventions that are informed by contemporary lymphatic research. She enjoys collaborating with patients and multi-disciplinary team members to devise and implement treatment plans that are evidence-based and patient-focused. Robbie is a member of the Australasian Lymphology Association and Occupational Therapy Australia.
Education/Academic qualification
Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), The University of Sydney
Award Date: 25 Mar 2011
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Clinical characteristics and implications of indocyanine green lymphography-identified contralateral inguinal pathway of lower-limb lymphedema
Mackie, H., Thompson, B., Koelmeyer, L. A., Blackwell, R., Gaitatzis, K., Heydon-White, A., Boyages, J. & Suami, H., Jan 2023, In: Rehabilitation Oncology. 41, 1, p. 47-54 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Differentiation of lipoedema from bilateral lower limb lymphoedema by imaging assessment of indocyanine green lymphography
Mackie, H., Thompson, B. M., Suami, H., Heydon-White, A., Blackwell, R., Tisdall Blake, F. & Koelmeyer, L. A., Jun 2023, In: Clinical Obesity. 13, 3, p. 1-8 8 p., e12588.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gluteal lymphoedema associated with lower extremity lymphoedema: a preliminary study with indocyanine green lymphography and magnetic resonance imaging
Karlsson, T., Mackie, H., Ho-Shon, K., Blackwell, R., Heydon-White, A., Koelmeyer, L. & Suami, H., Jan 2023, In: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 76, p. 88-93 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The prevalence of the axillo-inguinal lymphatic pathway in lymphedema of the extremities and potential therapeutic implications
Mackie, H., Thompson, B., Heydon-White, A., Suami, H., Blackwell, R. & Koelmeyer, L., Oct 2023, In: Lymphatic Research and Biology. 21, 5, p. 495-500 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A new indocyanine green fluorescence lymphography protocol for diagnostic assessment of lower limb lymphoedema
Suami, H., Thompson, B., Mackie, H., Blackwell, R., Heydon-White, A., Tisdall Blake, F., Boyages, J. & Koelmeyer, L., Nov 2022, In: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 75, 11, p. 3946-3955 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile17 Citations (Scopus)361 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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2022 Winner - Excellence in Learning & Teaching - Teaching Excellence Prize
Koelmeyer, Louise A (Team leader), Thompson, Belinda (Recipient), Blackwell, Robbie (Recipient) & Tisdall Blake, Fiona (Recipient), Jul 2022
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2022 Winner - Lighthouse Program Award – Innovation for ALERT Education Program
Koelmeyer, Louise A (Team leader), Thompson, Belinda (Recipient), Blackwell, Robbie (Recipient) & Tisdall Blake, Fiona (Recipient), Nov 2022
Prize: Teaching award
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2023 Winner - Best Symposium Presentation - Teaching Excellence
Koelmeyer, Louise A (Team leader), Thompson, Belinda (Recipient), Blumfield, Robin (Recipient), Blackwell, Robbie (Recipient) & Tisdall Blake, Fiona (Recipient), Feb 2023
Prize: Teaching award
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2023 Winner - Excellence in Education - Quality Improvement
Thompson, Belinda (Recipient), Koelmeyer, Louise A (Team leader), Blumfield, Robin (Recipient), Blackwell, Robbie (Recipient) & Tisdall Blake, Fiona (Recipient), Sept 2023
Prize: Teaching award
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2023 Winner - Excellence in Research - Innovation, Partnership and Entrepreneurship
Koelmeyer, Louise A (Team leader), Thompson, Belinda (Recipient), Blumfield, Robin (Recipient), Blackwell, Robbie (Recipient) & Tisdall Blake, Fiona (Recipient), Feb 2023
Prize: Teaching award