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Dr Christina Byun

Dr Christina Byun

Research Staff Level B

Nexus Fellow

Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

PhD (Clinical Anatomy)

BSc (Hons) (Clinical Anatomy)

BMedSci 

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Nexus Fellow | Faculty of Medicine & Health

Senior Lecturer (Education Focused) in Anatomy | UNSW Sydney
    Phone
    +61 2 9065 9904
    E-mail
    christina.byun@unsw.edu.au
    Location
    Wallace Wurth (Level 5)
    • 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 Presentations | 2023
      Byun C, 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
      Conference Posters | 2023
      Byun C, 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 Posters | 2023
      Byun C, 2023, 'Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: A Retrospective Audit', Auckland, New Zealand, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Auckland, New Zealand, 04 December 2023 - 06 December 2023
      Conference Posters | 2023
      Byun C, 2023, '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 2023 - 06 December 2023
      Conference Presentations | 2023
      Byun C, 2023, '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 2023 - 09 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, 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, 2019, 'Donor to Specimen: Handling, Storage, Dissection and Tracking Procedures', Sydney, Australia, presented at Australian Institute of Anatomical Sciences, Sydney, Australia, -
      Conference Presentations | 2018
      Byun C, 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, 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

    2026 | EF SoTL Grant

    2026 | EF Conference Travel Grant

    2025 | Course Design Institute (CDI) Grant

    2025 | EF Education Collaborations Grant 

    2024 | EF Conference Travel Grant

    2022 | Career Development Fund

     

    Teaching Awards

    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 (SEA) Exemplary Teaching Practice (ETP) Award, UNSW

    2024 | UNSW Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

    2024 | Finalist - Scientia Education Academy (SEA) Exemplary Teaching Practice (ETP) 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 (ANZACA)

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

    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

    Education Innovation and Technology-Enhanced Learning

    Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education

    Virtual Anatomy Laboratory Development

    Game-based Learning

    Inclusive and Accessible Education

    Education Leadership and Professional Development

    2025-Present | Organising Member, International Federations of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) - Anatomy Education

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

    2025 | Women in Leadership Program, UNSW

    2024-Present | Review Board Member, Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE)

    2024-Present | Member, Digital Anatomy Network (DAN)

    2024-Present | Member, EF CoPs (A + F; DOLI; TED; Course Design & Development, Enhancing First Year Experience)

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

    2024-Present | Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoTL) 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 (ANZACA)

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

    Service, Social Engagement and Institutional Impact

    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-Present | 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), Faculty of Medicine & Health, UNSW

     

     

    My Research Supervision

    Primary Supervision

    2026 | Independent Learning Project (ILP)

    2026 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    2025 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    2025 | Medicine (Honours)

    Co-supervision

    2026 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    2023 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    2023 | Bachelor of Science (Honours)

    My Teaching

    Course Convenor

    2025 | SOMS1912 Human Systems 1

    2024 | SOMS1912 Human Systems 1 

    2023 | SOMS1912 Human Systems 1 

    2026 | ANAT2111 Introductory Anatomy

    2025 | ANAT2111 Introductory Anatomy

    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