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Dr Christina Byun

Dr Christina Byun

Research Staff Level B

Nexus Fellow

Senior Fellow, Advance HE (SFHEA)

PhD (Clinical Anatomy)

BSc (Hons) (Anatomy)

BMedSci 

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Nexus Fellow | School of Clinical Medicine

Senior Lecturer in Anatomy | School of Biomedical Sciences

Faculty of Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney
    Phone
    +61 2 9065 9904
    E-mail
    christina.byun@unsw.edu.au
    Location
    Wallace Wurth (Level 5)
    • Book Chapters | 2025
      Byun S; Morris S; Pather N, 2025, 'Sciatic Nerve Blockade in Pediatric Patients: Anatomical Variations and Technical Considerations', in Regional Anesthesia - New Insights [Working Title], IntechOpen, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1013626
    • Journal articles | 2022
      Byun S; Morris S; Pather N, 2022, 'Magnetic resonance imaging study of the sciatic nerve variation in the pediatric gluteal region: Implications for the posterior approach of the sciatic nerve blockade', Paediatric Anaesthesia, 32, pp. 1355 - 1364, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/pan.14545
      Journal articles | 2021
      Matar I; Lucas T; Gregory L; Byun S; Morris S; Pather N, 2021, 'Quantifying the ossification of the carpus: Radiographic standards for age estimation in a New South Wales paediatric population', Forensic Science International: Reports, 3, pp. 100211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fsir.2021.100211
      Journal articles | 2019
      Byun S; Gordon J; Jacob T; Morris S; Pather N, 2019, 'A CT and MRI study of the variations of the sciatic nerve branches of the pediatric knee: implications for peripheral nerve blockade', Clinical Anatomy, 32, pp. 836 - 850, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.23412
      Journal articles | 2019
      Byun S; Pather N, 2019, 'Pediatric regional anesthesia: A review of the relevance of surface anatomy and landmarks used for peripheral nerve blockades in infants and children', Clinical Anatomy, 32, pp. 803 - 823, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.23406
      Journal articles | 2015
      Yoo S; Dedova I; Pather N, 2015, 'An appraisal of the short lateral rotators of the hip joint', Clinical Anatomy, 28, pp. 800 - 812, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ca.22568
    • Conference Posters | 2026
      Byun C; Chau P; Kotsidis K; Song K; Ashrafy A, 2026, 'Virtual Anatomy Lab: Development of an Immersive 360° and 3D Interactive Learning Environment', Sydney, Australia, presented at Innovation Scholarship Practice and Research for the Education of Health Professionals (INSPIREd), Sydney, Australia, 02 June 2026
      Conference Posters | 2026
      Byun C; Dickson B; Duncan T; Hong S; Lee M; Borges N; Wright K; Kasumovic M, 2026, 'MuscleRun: A Game-Based Application to Learning Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Biomechanics', Sydney, Australia, presented at Innovation Scholarship Practice and Research for the Education of Health Professionals (INSPIREd), Sydney, Australia, 02 June 2026
      Conference Presentations | 2026
      Byun C; Lewis T; van der Kraan G; Tay J, 2026, 'Gamified and Virtual Collaborative Learning to Enhance First-Year Student Engagement and Belonging', presented at Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators, Christchurch, New Zealand, 29 June 2026 - 02 July 2026
      Conference Posters | 2026
      Byun C; Tay J, 2026, 'Virtual Gallery: Development of a Virtual Exhibition of Group Projects to Enhance Engagement and Belonging in First-Year Health Education', Sydney, Australia, presented at Innovation Scholarship Practice and Research for the Education of Health Professionals (INSPIREd), Sydney, Australia, 02 June 2026
      Conference Presentations | 2026
      Tay J; Byun C, 2026, 'From Group Assessment to Exhibition: Design and Implementation of a Virtual Gallery for First-Year Student Engagement and Belonging', presented at Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Singapore, 06 July 2026 - 09 July 2026
      Conference Presentations | 2025
      Byun C, 2025, 'Game-Based and Virtual Collaborative Learning: Effects on Student Engagement and Belonging', presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, 04 December 2025 - 05 December 2025
      Conference Presentations | 2024
      Byun C; Berry R, 2024, 'Enhancing Student Visualization and Recognition of Musculoskeletal Anatomy: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of 3D Interactive Learning Modules', presented at International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, Gwangju, South Korea, 05 September 2024 - 08 September 2024
      Conference Presentations | 2024
      Byun C; Chau P; Moorhouse A, 2024, 'Evaluation and Redesign of Innovative Learning Packages for a New Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Course', presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Dubbo, Australia, 03 December 2024 - 05 December 2024
      Conference Posters | 2024
      Byun C; Seckiner D; Oxley M; Colquhoun N, 2024, 'Making It Fun: Design and Implementation of Innovative Educational Videos for Introductory Anatomy', Gwangju, South Korea, presented at International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, Gwangju, South Korea, 05 September 2024 - 08 September 2024
      Conference Posters | 2023
      Byun C; Chau P; Moorhouse A, 2023, 'Design and Implementation of Innovative Learning Packages for a New Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Course', Dunedin, New Zealand, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists/ Asia Pacific International Congress of Anatomists, Dunedin, New Zealand, 30 November 2023 - 03 December 2023
      Conference Presentations | 2023
      Byun C; Morris S; Pather N, 2023, 'Age-specific Variations of the Sciatic Nerve in the Paediatric Hip: An MRI Study', presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists/ Asia Pacific International Congress of Anatomists, Dunedin, New Zealand, 30 November 2023 - 03 December 2023
      Creative Works (non-textual) | 2021
      Byun C, 2021, Blooming Pelvis, International Anatomy Education Festival, 15 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
      Recorded / Rendered Creative Works | 2020
      Byun C, 2020, Don’t Miss the Needle! Locating the Nerve Correctly in Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia, Published: 2020, Recorded / Rendered Creative Works
      Theses / Dissertations | 2020
      Byun C, 2020, Paediatric Surface Anatomy : Implications for Regional Anaesthetic Practice in Infants and Children, University of New South Wales, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/22281
      Conference Posters | 2019
      Byun C; Gordon J; Morris S; Jacob T; Pather N, 2019, 'CT and MRI Study of Sciatic Nerve Branches in Paediatric Knee: Implications for Age-specific Popliteal Nerve Blockade in Children', London, UK, pp. 1 - 364, presented at International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, London, UK, 09 August 2019 - 11 August 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.13163
      Conference Posters | 2019
      Byun C; Herrera Vranova N; Pather N, 2019, 'Donor to Specimen: Handling, Storage, Dissection and Tracking Procedures', Sydney, Australia, presented at Australian Institute of Anatomical Sciences, Sydney, Australia, 02 December 2019 - 04 December 2019
      Conference Posters | 2019
      Byun C; Sandeman D; Shulruf B; Pather N, 2019, 'Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: A Two-year Retrospective Analysis of Procedures, Techniques and Clinician Expertise', Perth, Australia, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Perth, Australia, 04 December 2019 - 06 December 2019
      Conference Presentations | 2018
      Byun C; Sandeman D; Pather N, 2018, 'A Two-Year Retrospective Audit of Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: Suggestion for Improved Clinical and Training Guidelines', presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Townsville, Australia, 02 December 2018 - 05 December 2018
      Conference Posters | 2018
      Byun C; Sandeman D; Pather N, 2018, 'Retrospective Analysis of Level of Clinician Expertise in Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: A Suggestion for Training Guidelines to Improve Clinical Practice', Hobart, Australia, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators, Hobart, Australia, 01 July 2018 - 04 July 2018
      Conference Posters | 2017
      Byun C; Sandeman D; Pather N, 2017, 'Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: A Retrospective Audit', Auckland, New Zealand, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Auckland, New Zealand, 04 December 2017 - 06 December 2017
      Conference Posters | 2016
      Byun C; Mirjalili A; Pather N, 2016, 'Pediatric Nerve Block: A Review of the Relevance of Surface Anatomy', San Francisco, USA, presented at American Association of Clinical Anatomists, San Francisco, USA, 13 June 2016 - 17 June 2016
      Conference Presentations | 2016
      Byun C; Sandeman D; Pather N, 2016, 'Paediatric Regional Block: A Review of Age-Related Neurovascular Relations to Anatomical Landmarks', presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Canberra, Australia, 07 December 2016 - 09 December 2016

    2026 | EF CoPs Special Projects Grant - Enhancing First Year Experience

    2026 | EF SoTL Grant

    2026 | SoCM Travel Fund

    2026 | SBMS Travel Fund

    2026 | EF Conference Travel Grant

    2025 | Course Design Institute Grant

    2025 | EF Education Collaborations Grant 

    2024 | SBMS Travel Fund

    2024 | EF Conference Travel Grant

    2023 | SBMS Travel Fund

    2022 | Career Development Fund

     

    Teaching Awards

    2026 | Endorsed - Gartner Eye on Innovation Award (Education)

    2026 | Nominated - Vice-Chancellor's Award (Respect), UNSW

    2025 | UNSW Students' Choice Award

    2025 | Faculty Award for Education Innovation, Medicine & Health, UNSW

    2025 | Finalist - Scientia Education Academy Exemplary Teaching Practice Award, UNSW

    2024 | UNSW Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

    2024 | Finalist - Scientia Education Academy Exemplary Teaching Practice Award, UNSW

    2024 | Nominated - Vice-Chancellor's Award (Embraces Diversity), UNSW

    2023 | Senior Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

    2023 | Faculty Award for Education Innovation, Medicine & Health, UNSW

    2020 | Faculty Award for Excellence in Educational Innovation, Medicine & Health, UNSW

    2020 | Distinguished Technical/Research Support Staff Award, School of Biomedical Sciences, UNSW

    2016 | Student Tutor Excellence Award, School of Biomedical Sciences, UNSW

    Conference Awards

    2024 | Oral Presentation Education Research Award, Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists

    2016 | Oral Presentation People's Choice Award, Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists

    Lead | Clinical Anatomy & Anatomical Education Innovation (CAAEI) Research Group

    Clinical Anatomy

    Medical and Clinical Imaging

    Radiological Anatomy

    Surgical Anatomy

    Paediatric Anatomy

    Musculoskeletal and Functional Anatomy

    Anatomical Variations

    Medical Education

    Anatomy Education

    Medical and Health Professions Education

    Curriculum and Pedagogical Innovation

    Digital and Technology-Enhanced Learning

    Virtual and Immersive Learning

    Game-based Learning

    Inclusive and Accessible Learning

    Student Belonging and Wellbeing

     

    Research Projects

    2023 | Educator-led Introductory Videos Development & Evaluation

    2024 | Interactive Anatomy and Physiology Learning Package Development & Evaluation

    2024 | Interactive Musculoskeletal Anatomy Learning Modules Development & Evaluation

    2025 | Virtual Anatomy Laboratory Development & Evaluation

    2025 | Virtual Gallery Development & Evaluation

    2025 | ESCAPE LAB Development & Evaluation

    2025 | Game-based Learning Application (MuscleRun) Development & Evaluation

    2026 | Serious Games for Anatomy Evaluation (USYD-UNSW-WSU Collaboration)

    2026 | Immersive Education Network Project

    2026 | Belonging and Wellbeing Curriculum Mapping Project (Nexus)

    2026 | Pedagogical Toolkit Project (Nexus)

    2026 | Clinical Anatomy Education Project

    Education Leadership and Professional Development

    2026 | Review Board Member, Focus on Health Professions Education

    2016 | Member, Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators

    2025-Present | Organising Committee Member, International Federation of Associations of Anatomists Conference (Anatomical Sciences Education)

    2025-Present | Lead, Clinical Anatomy & Anatomical Educational Innovation Research Group

    2025 | Women in Leadership Program, UNSW

    2024 | Organising Committee Member, School of Biomedical Sciences Research Symposium

    2024-Present | Review Board Member, Anatomical Sciences Education 

    2024-Present | Member, Digital Anatomy Network

    2024-Present | Member, EF Communities of Practice (A + F; DOLI; TED; CDD, EFYE)

    2024-Present | Discipline Lead, Biomedical Sciences Immersive Education Network

    2024-Present | Scholarship of Learning and Teaching Champion, School of Biomedical Sciences, UNSW

    2023-Present | Member, Medicine Phase 1 Committee, UNSW

    2016-Present | Member, Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists

    2019-2022 | Team Leader, Anatomy Teaching Support Unit and UNSW Body Donor (Bequeathal) Program

    Service and Engagement

    2026 | Faculty Representative, Enhancing First Year Experience Community of Practice Symposium Working Group

    2026 | Faculty Representative, Faculty of Medicine & Health Belonging Framework Implementation Working Group

    2026 | School Representative, Faculty of Medicine & Health Education Research Conference Committee

    2023-Present | Co-lead, Medicine & Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (MHEDIC) Family Network

    2022-2025 | Anatomy Representative, School of Biomedical Sciences Health and Safety Committee

    2021-2025 | Project Manager, Health 25 Strategy Projects 2.1 and 2.2 (People & Culture)

     

     

    My Research Supervision

    Primary Supervision

    2026 | Independent Learning Project (ILP)

    Anatomical Variations of the Circle of Willis in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    2026 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    Radiological Assessment of Inferior Nasal Turbinate Morphology in Children: Variability, Limitations, and Clinical Implications

    2025 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    Anatomy and Morphological Variations of the Mandibular Canal and Inferior Alveolar Nerve in Children: A Retrospective Computed Tomography Study

    2025 | Medicine (Honours)

    Anatomical Investigation of the Paranasal Sinuses in Children Using Medical Imaging

    Co-supervision

    2026 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    Radiological Investigation of Median Nerve Variations in the Paediatric Wrist and Hand: Clinical Implications

    2023 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    The Diagnostic Dilemma of Left Ventricular Non-Compaction: Navigating the Grey Area

    2023 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    A Comparative Exploration of the Pedagogical Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Anatomy Education: A Systematic Review

    My Teaching

    Course Convenor

    2026 | ANAT2111 Introductory Anatomy

    2025 | SOMS1912 Human Systems 1

    2025 | ANAT2111 Introductory Anatomy

    2024 | SOMS1912 Human Systems 1 

    2024 | ANAT2111 Introductory Anatomy

    2023 | ANAT2111 Introductory Anatomy

    Course Co-Convenor

    2025 | MFAC1525 Ageing and Endings A 

    2024 | MFAC1526 Ageing and Endings B 

    2023 | MFAC1525 Ageing and Endings A

    2023 | SOMS1912 Human Systems 1 

    2022 | ANAT2511 Fundamentals of Anatomy