Professor Dr. Henry Debinski

Biography

Henry Debinski is an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University and a practicing gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Cabrini Health since 1995. He has a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer genetics, gastrointestinal physiology, interventional endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and medical ethics. He was appointed as an associate professor in 2007 and remains a principal investigator in clinical trials, focusing on new therapies for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. His research activity has been extensive, with numerous publications spanning articles and book chapters on digestive diseases, and he has presented his work at international conferences. Additionally, Dr. Debinski serves as the deputy chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee at Cabrini Health. His educational background includes training at Monash University and Alfred St. Vincent’s Hospitals in Melbourne, followed by a 2-year research fellowship at St. Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research and a 3-year Senior Research Fellowship in Gastroenterology focused on cancer genetics at Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London. His expertise aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to advancements in global health and health equity.

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