Miss Olivia Girolamo
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Medicine
College of Health
Olivia is passionate about improving outcomes in patients with angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA), particularly those with underlying coronary vasomotor disorders. These patients represent a clinical challenge due to the complex nature of their conditions, and as such are often overlooked and unappreciated. Olivia's PhD, titled Clinical Considerations in Coronary Vasomotor Dysfunction, aims to investigate this patient cohort, specifically looking at their diagnoses, treatment and ongoing patient-reported health, to improve clinical knowledge and future management.
Olivia is currently undertaking her PhD candidature in Medicine (Cardiology) with the Translational Vascular Function Research Collaborative at the Basil Hetzel Institute & The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, supervised by Professor John Beltrame, Associate Professor Rosanna Tavella and Associate Professor Chris Zeitz.
Her interest lies in patients who have angina and non-obstructive coronary arteries with underlying Coronary Vasomotor Disorders, such as Coronary Artery Spasm and Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction.
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Award | TQEH Research Expo: Best Junior Clinical Presentation | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital/Basil Hetzel Institute | Australia | $1000 |
| 2022 | Award | THRFG/BHI Travel Grant | The Hospital Research Foundation Group | Australia | - |
| 2021 | Scholarship | Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2025 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine (Cardiology) |
| 2021 - 2021 | Flinders University | Australia | Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion |
| 2020 - 2020 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Honours), First Class |
| 2016 - 2019 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) |
Olivia's PhD studies are funded by the Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend (RTPS) Scholarship.
Olivia is also a co-investigator for a 2022 Vanguard Grant from the National Heart Foundation of Australia, investigating the pathophysiological mechanisms of acetylcholine-induced Microvascular Spasm.
Olivia has great interest in teaching within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, currently working as an academic staff member in Physiology and supervising the research placement of 3rd year Medical Sciences Students.
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Should right coronary artery assessment be routinely performed during provocation spasm testing? | University of Adelaide | Research Placement for Health and Medical Sciences | Other | Full Time | Carmen Tang |
| 2023 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Should right coronary artery assessment be routinely performed during provocation spasm testing? | University of Adelaide | Research Placement for Health and Medical Sciences | Other | Full Time | Mercy Sokiri |
| 2023 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Should right coronary artery assessment be routinely performed during provocation spasm testing? | University of Adelaide | Research Placement for Health and Medical Sciences | Other | Full Time | Prabanjan Madhavapeddi |
| 2023 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Should right coronary artery assessment be routinely performed during provocation spasm testing? | University of Adelaide | Research Placement for Health and Medical Sciences | Other | Full Time | Qijia Li |
| 2023 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Should right coronary artery assessment be routinely performed during provocation spasm testing? | University of Adelaide | Research Placement for Health and Medical Sciences | Other | Full Time | Zihao Zhang |
| 2023 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Should right coronary artery assessment be routinely performed during provocation spasm testing? | University of Adelaide | Research Placement for Health and Medical Sciences | Other | Full Time | Courtney Baker |
| 2022 - 2023 | Principal Supervisor | Coronary Artery Spasm Provocation Testing | Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide | Summer Research Project | Other | Full Time | Ali Alsharifi |
| 2022 - 2023 | Co-Supervisor | Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA) Patients undergoing Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) | University of Adelaide | Summer Research Program | Other | Full Time | Linnette Chua |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Coronary Vasomotor Dysfunction Working Group | Cardiac Society of Australia & New Zealand | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | European Society of Cardiology | Belgium |
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Australian Society of Medical Research (ASMR) | Australia |
| Date | Title | Engagement Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Florey Undergraduate Conference Judge | Scientific Community Engagement | University of Adelaide | - |
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