Dr Michelle Moscova

Dr Michelle Moscova

Adjunct Associate Professor

B.Med.Sci (Hon), Ph.D. (Med), L.L.B (Hon), Grad.Dip.Leg.Prac.

Medicine & Health
Faculty Office

Dr Michelle Moscova leads the Healthcare Innovations research team that uses big data to improve health service delivery and health education. Currently, her team works to improve diagnosis and care for patients with trauma and sepsis as part of an international sepsis partnership group. She also has ongoing close collaborations with major Australian hospitals and government organisations that are focused on clinical decision support tools, digital health, evaluation of postgraduate medical training, and advanced medical imaging. Over her academic career Dr Moscova has attracted/managed over $900,000 of research funding and supervised multiple HDR and Honours students.

Dr Moscova has a strong track record of successfully implementing and managing educational innovations and leading faculty-wide and cross-institutional initiatives in medical and health education.  With 18-years teaching experience in the tertiary sector, she has developed new and successful pedagogies around virtual reality, online and blended learning, and 3D printing. Dr Moscova is certified internationally as a Trainer and Consultant in Team-based learning and is actively involved in the Team-based learning collaborative. As an academic with medical science and legal qualifications, she taught anatomy and the health law component of the Ethics & Law in Public Health within the UNSW Masters of Public health program.

Dr Moscova is an active science communicator, who has written five articles for The Conversation (readership: 371,000) and been interviewed multiple times on ABC radio networks across the country, ABC Kids Imagine This, WIN TV, SBS, Huffington Post and more.

Dr Moscova graduated with Medical Science (Hons) from Sydney University in 2002, and received her PhD in Molecular Medicine focusing on proteomic analysts of ovarian cancer in 2007. While in her final year of the PhD she commenced a law degree, which she completed with Honours in 2008. This was followed by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law and a year of practice in an intellectual property litigation group for an international law firm before returning to academia.

  • Journal articles | 2024
    Li L; Baker J; Saavedra A; Suster C; Moscova M; Iredell J; Shetty A, 2024, 'Comparison of clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with sepsis identified by the Sepsis-3 criteria by blood and urine culture results: A multicentre retrospective cohort study', Health Science Reports, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.2162
    Journal articles | 2024
    Wade SWT; Velan GM; Tedla N; Briggs N; Moscova M, 2024, 'What works in radiology education for medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Medical Education, 24, pp. 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04981-z
    Journal articles | 2024
    de Groot B; Meijs NTC; Moscova M; Raven W; Gaakeer MI; Thijssen WAMH; Lameijer H; Shetty A; Lassen AT, 2024, 'Characteristics and outcomes of emergency department patients across health care systems: an international multicenter cohort study', International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 17, pp. 123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00715-0
    Journal articles | 2023
    Nocum DJ; Robinson J; Halaki M; Båth M; Mekiš N; Liang E; Thompson N; Moscova M; Reed WM, 2023, 'Comparison of image quality assessments between interventional radiographers and interventional radiologists using digital subtraction angiography', Journal of Medical Imaging, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/1.JMI.10.2.025501
    Journal articles | 2023
    Shetty A; Baker J; Kabil G; Saavedra A; Suster CJE; Moscova M; Iredell J; Li L, 2023, 'Association between timing and adequacy of antibiotics and adverse outcomes in patients with sepsis and septic shock: A multicentre retrospective cohort study', EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia, 35, pp. 325 - 332, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.14143
    Journal articles | 2022
    Kabil G; Frost SA; McNally S; Hatcher D; Saavedra A; Suster CJE; Moscova M; Shetty A, 2022, 'Identifying factors associated with intravenous fluid administration in patients with sepsis presenting to the emergency department: a retrospective cohort study', BMC Emergency Medicine, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12873-022-00650-4
    Journal articles | 2022
    Kabil G; Liang S; Delaney A; Macdonald S; Thompson K; Saavedra A; Suster C; Moscova M; McNally S; Frost S; Hatcher D; Shetty A, 2022, 'Association between intravenous fluid resuscitation and outcome among patients with suspected infection and sepsis: A retrospective cohort study', EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia, 34, pp. 361 - 369, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.13893
    Journal articles | 2022
    Nocum DJ; Robinson J; Halaki M; Båth M; Thompson JD; Thompson N; Moscova M; Liang E; Mekiš N; Reed W, 2022, 'Predictors of radiation dose for uterine artery embolisation are angiography system-dependent', Journal of Radiological Protection, 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6498/ac480b
    Journal articles | 2021
    Bolitho C; Moscova M; Baxter RC; Marsh DJ, 2021, 'Amphiregulin increases migration and proliferation of epithelial ovarian cancer cells by inducing its own expression via PI3-kinase signaling', Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 533, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mce.2021.111338
    Journal articles | 2021
    Klein RP; Velan G; Young N; Shetty A; Moscova M, 2021, 'Correction to: Quality use of diagnostic imaging in trauma, and the impact on emergency medical practice—a retrospective clinical audit (Emergency Radiology, (2021), 28, 4, (761-770), 10.1007/s10140-021-01921-6)', Emergency Radiology, 28, pp. 867, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10140-021-01926-1
    Journal articles | 2021
    Klein RP; Velan G; Young N; Shetty A; Moscova M, 2021, 'Quality use of diagnostic imaging in trauma, and the impact on emergency medical practice—a retrospective clinical audit', Emergency Radiology, 28, pp. 761 - 770, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10140-021-01921-6
    Journal articles | 2021
    Kyaw MM; Dedova I; Young N; Moscova M, 2021, 'Quality of radiology training and role of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology in supporting radiology trainees in NSW: Results of the first radiology trainee survey', Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 65, pp. 261 - 271, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.13148
    Journal articles | 2021
    Nocum DJ; Robinson J; Halaki M; Båth M; Mekiš N; Liang E; Thompson N; Moscova M; Reed W, 2021, 'UTERINE ARTERY EMBOLISATION: CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT REDUCES RADIATION DOSE WHILE MAINTAINING IMAGE QUALITY', Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 196, pp. 159 - 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncab145
    Journal articles | 2021
    Nocum DJ; Robinson J; Halaki M; Liang E; Thompson N; Moscova M; Reed W, 2021, 'Identifying predictors of patient radiation dose during uterine artery embolisation', Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68, pp. 131 - 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.450
    Journal articles | 2020
    Wade SWT; Moscova M; Tedla N; Moses DA; Young N; Kyaw M; Velan GM, 2020, 'Adaptive tutorials versus web-based resources in radiology: a mixed methods analysis in junior doctors of efficacy and engagement', BMC Medical Education, 20, pp. 303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02237-8
    Journal articles | 2019
    Wade SWT; Moscova M; Tedla N; Moses DA; Young N; Kyaw M; Velan GM, 2019, 'Adaptive Tutorials Versus Web-Based Resources in Radiology: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Efficacy and Engagement in Senior Medical Students', Academic Radiology, 26, pp. 1421 - 1431, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2019.02.021
    Journal articles | 2016
    Tse R; Thompson N; Moscova M; Sindhusake D; Shetty A; Young N, 2016, 'Do delays in radiology lead to breaches in the 4-hour rule?', Clinical Radiology, 71, pp. 523 - 531, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2016.02.008
    Journal articles | 2015
    Bonney A; Knight-Billington P; Mullan J; Moscova M; Barnett S; Iverson D; Saffioti D; Eastland E; Guppy M; Weston K; Wilson I; Nicky Hudson J; Pond D; Gill G; Hespe C, 2015, 'The telehealth skills, training, and implementation project: An evaluation protocol', JMIR Research Protocols, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/resprot.3613
    Journal articles | 2015
    Moscova M; Bryce DA; Sindhusake D; Young N, 2015, 'Integration of medical imaging including ultrasound into a new clinical anatomy curriculum', Anatomical Sciences Education, 8, pp. 205 - 220, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ase.1481
    Journal articles | 2012
    Moscova M; Crampton A, 2012, 'Online learning resources: Dos and don'ts of an institutional approach', International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 20, pp. 38 - 47
    Journal articles | 2009
    Oakes D; Ritchie H; Woodman P; Narup E; Moscova M; Picker K; Webster W, 2009, 'Genotoxicity studies of a desealant solvent mixture, SR-51®', Toxicology and Industrial Health, 25, pp. 5 - 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0748233709103037
    Journal articles | 2006
    Moscova M; Marsh DJ; Baxter RC, 2006, 'Protein chip discovery of secreted proteins regulated by the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase pathway in ovarian cancer cell lines', Cancer Research, 66, pp. 1376 - 1383, http://dx.doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-05-2666
    Journal articles | 2004
    Moscova M; Oakes DJ; Pollak JK; Webster WS, 2004, 'Effects of a desealant formulation, SR-51 ® and its individual components on the oxidative functions of mitochondria', Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 18, pp. 181 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2004.01.012
  • Preprints | 2023
    Wade SWT; Velan GM; Tedla N; Briggs N; Moscova M, 2023, What works in radiology education for medical students: A systematic review and meta-analysis, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3298772/v1
    Conference Papers | 2022
    Nocum DJ; Robinson J; Halaki M; Bath M; Mekis N; Liang E; Thompson N; Moscova M; Reed W, 2022, 'Visual grading characteristics (VGC) analysis of uterine artery embolisation (UAE) image quality assessment by interventional radiologists and interventional radiographers', in Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2612548
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Kuit T; Fildes K; Treweek T; Moscova M, 2019, 'Utilizing Inquiry Based eLearning Modules for Pre-Lecture Content Delivery in a Molecular Biology Course at an Australian University to Facilitate Active Learning in the Lecture Theatre.', in The FASEB Journal, Federation of American Society of Experimental Biology, San Diego, California, USA, presented at Experimental Biology 2019 Meeting, San Diego, California, USA, 04 April 2019 - 07 April 2019, https://www.fasebj.org/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.617.18
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Moscova M; Porter DB; Schreiber K, 2019, 'Technology for learning: How do medical students use technology for education?', in ASCILITE 2015 - Australasian Society for Computers in Learning and Tertiary Education, Conference Proceedings, Singapore, pp. 640 - 641, presented at ASCILITE, Singapore, 02 December 2019 - 05 December 2019
    Conference Abstracts | 2018
    Aggarwala S; Choi J; Nol J; Jones A; Moscova M; Wong P; Young N; Edye M, 2018, 'A comparison between trans‐abdominal pelvic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in investigating young female patients presenting with acute undifferentiated lower abdominal pain.', in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, Wiley, National Canberra Convention Centre, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, presented at The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, National Canberra Convention Centre, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 24 October 2018 - 29 October 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.12811
    Conference Abstracts | 2018
    Aggarwala S; Choi J; Nol J; Jones A; Moscova M; Wong P; Young N; Edye M, 2018, 'The role of a rapid protocol abdominal MRI for patients with clinically suspected appendicitis', in Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, Wiley, National Canberra Convention Centre, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, presented at The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, National Canberra Convention Centre, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 24 October 2018 - 28 October 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.12811
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Moscova M; Schreiber K; Kuit T; Treweek T; Fildes K, 2018, 'Using interactive multimedia for “flipped lecture” preparation: Does it make a difference to student learning?', in ASCILITE 2015 - Australasian Society for Computers in Learning and Tertiary Education, Conference Proceedings, pp. 723
    Conference Abstracts | 2017
    Thompson N; Chan J; Moscova M; Shetty A; Sindhusake D; Young N, 2017, 'Which patient presentation types require the most imaging? An analysis of emergency department imaging requests', in Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. Abstracts from the 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Perth, Australia, 24–26 March 2017, 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Perth, WA, Australia, presented at 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Perth, WA, Australia, 24 March 2017 - 26 March 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.214
    Conference Papers | 2005
    Moscova M; Marsh DJ; Baxter RC, 2005, 'Identification of Cytokines regulated by phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase in ovarian cancer.', in CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, AMER ASSOC CANCER RESEARCH, PA, Philadelphia, pp. 8977S - 8977S, presented at AACR/NCI/EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics, PA, Philadelphia, 14 November 2005 - 18 November 2005, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000234382700049&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

My Research Supervision

Stuart Wade, PhD candidate. "Adaptive Tutorials versus Web-Based Resources in Radiology: A Comparison of Efficacy and Engagement in Medical Students and Junior Medical Officers"

Robert Klein, PhD candidate. "The usage of diagnostic imaging in Hospital Emergency Departments in Sydney, and its impact on quality of patient care".