MsMara Giribaldi
Associate Lecturer
of Orthoptics
BIO
Mara Giribaldi has worked as an Orthoptist in clinical practice in varying roles in the public, private and community sectors since graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Orthoptics from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney in 1994.
Since then, Mara has worked in various roles in paediatric clinics, neurology and brain injury units, glaucoma and cataract clinics, LASIK environments, private Orthoptic practice, school vision screening, baby health clinics and since 2001 predominantly in the niche area of macular degeneration, medical retina, retinal diagnostics and ocular photography and angiography.
Mara's involvement in this niche area and in International clinical research retinal trials allowed her to gain internationally recognised certifications in retinal diagnostics and photography that led to mentoring and teaching in this area.
In 2007, Mara gained qualification as a visual acuity certifier for both Australian and International research trial sites.
Mara has a strong interest in clinical research and has presented at many national and international conferences, has been involved in the development of postgraduate training and competency standards in a private clinical setting and has always been very active in teaching students whilst on their clinical placement during her workweek.
Mara is past president of Orthoptics Australia NSW Branch and her previous OA roles since graduating include Federal Secretary, Federal Vice President, state representative, Conference Scientific Committee member, Sponsorship and Continuing Education representative, Statewide Ophthalmology Service committee member and currently is still part of the OA Tertiary Education Working Party and OA Journal reviewer.
Mara's role at UTS Orthoptics is a combination of external liaison and collaborative work as well as teaching students. Her involvement in delivering lectures and collaborative workshops is in the core area of Ocular Pathology, in particular those affecting the retina as well as imparting valuable clinical knowledge and experience regarding the investigation and assessment of ocular conditions via the hands-on Clinical Practical Labs. The External Liaison Officer role is significantly rewarding for her as it aims to provide UTS Orthoptics many opportunities to generate and expand on ideas through the interaction, liaison and collaboration with organisations and companies in the eye care industry for learning initiatives and varied opportunities.
As a member of the UTS Orthoptics Industry Advisory Board, her involvement is in helping to foster further initiatives within an esteemed forum concerned with the growth and success of the Discipline of Orthoptics, a profession that is integral to every eye care team.
Mara is proud to be part of UTS Orthoptics that is a proactive and successful discipline which is part of the innovative, multidisciplinary and unique UTS Graduate School of Health at 100 Broadway.
Since then, Mara has worked in various roles in paediatric clinics, neurology and brain injury units, glaucoma and cataract clinics, LASIK environments, private Orthoptic practice, school vision screening, baby health clinics and since 2001 predominantly in the niche area of macular degeneration, medical retina, retinal diagnostics and ocular photography and angiography.
Mara's involvement in this niche area and in International clinical research retinal trials allowed her to gain internationally recognised certifications in retinal diagnostics and photography that led to mentoring and teaching in this area.
In 2007, Mara gained qualification as a visual acuity certifier for both Australian and International research trial sites.
Mara has a strong interest in clinical research and has presented at many national and international conferences, has been involved in the development of postgraduate training and competency standards in a private clinical setting and has always been very active in teaching students whilst on their clinical placement during her workweek.
Mara is past president of Orthoptics Australia NSW Branch and her previous OA roles since graduating include Federal Secretary, Federal Vice President, state representative, Conference Scientific Committee member, Sponsorship and Continuing Education representative, Statewide Ophthalmology Service committee member and currently is still part of the OA Tertiary Education Working Party and OA Journal reviewer.
Mara's role at UTS Orthoptics is a combination of external liaison and collaborative work as well as teaching students. Her involvement in delivering lectures and collaborative workshops is in the core area of Ocular Pathology, in particular those affecting the retina as well as imparting valuable clinical knowledge and experience regarding the investigation and assessment of ocular conditions via the hands-on Clinical Practical Labs. The External Liaison Officer role is significantly rewarding for her as it aims to provide UTS Orthoptics many opportunities to generate and expand on ideas through the interaction, liaison and collaboration with organisations and companies in the eye care industry for learning initiatives and varied opportunities.
As a member of the UTS Orthoptics Industry Advisory Board, her involvement is in helping to foster further initiatives within an esteemed forum concerned with the growth and success of the Discipline of Orthoptics, a profession that is integral to every eye care team.
Mara is proud to be part of UTS Orthoptics that is a proactive and successful discipline which is part of the innovative, multidisciplinary and unique UTS Graduate School of Health at 100 Broadway.
PROFILE TYPE
- Academic