Dr. Karla Seaman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karla Seaman is an experienced pharmacist and health services research fellow at the Aged Care Evaluation Research Team, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University. Her expertise lies in linked administrative data, mixed methods, evaluation, and stakeholder research projects. She has worked across various health sectors, leading and coordinating research within non-profit organizations, hospitals, and community settings. Dr. Seaman primarily focuses on translation research in aged care, older adults, and disability, emphasizing medication utilization policy with a particular focus on dementia and acquired brain injury. She was instrumental in establishing a research center in aged care, notably through her involvement with the NHMRC Cognitive Decline Partnership Centre. Karla holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy, a Master of Clinical Epidemiology, and a Doctorate of Philosophy. Additionally, she has been a Senior Research Assistant at Edith Cowan University and has experience as a community pharmacist.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Australian Institute of Health Innovation • Sydney

Conducting research in aging and medication management.

Senior Research Assistant

2017-06-01 — Present

Edith Cowan University • Perth

Assisted in research related to health services.

Pharmacist

2006-01-01 — Present

Community Pharmacy • Sydney

Provided pharmaceutical care and medication management.

Awards

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Researcher of the Year

2020-01-01
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Highly Commended – Conference Abstract Award

2015-01-01
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Winner, Journal Primary Health Paper

2013-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).