Research

Dr Sutu has a strong clinical research interest.

His particular passion is about research which explores the patient experience. Through his qualitative research, he is able to better understand his patients’ needs, and provide more holistic care.

He is currently a PhD student (through the Department of Medicine, Austin Health) researching on gender diversity in patients with rheumatic diseases. He works closely with the Trans Health Research group, a research group within the University of Melbourne’s Department of Medicine. The core mission of the Trans Health Research group is to provide robust evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people.

You can find out more about the Trans Health Research group here.

Benjamin has also had experience in recruiting and collecting data for clinical trials.

Benjamin has published manuscripts in medical journals, presented at national and international meetings, and has had posters presented at medical conferences.

Sutu B, Maxwell S, Oon S, Ross L and Day J, 'Patient experiences of muscle biopsy in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a cross-sectional survey', Rheumatology International (2024)
- Link to paper here
Sutu B and Ciciriello S, 'A Diagnostic Approach to Arthritis', Medicine Today (2024)
Sutu B and O’Brien E, ‘Music as Medicine: a way to buoy staff morale in the age of COVID-19’, Internal Medicine Journal (2021)
- Link to paper here
Dr Sutu has had posters at the Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) Annual Scientifc Meeting, EULAR Congress, American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence Meeting, amongst others.
Dr Sutu has presented on Rheumatology topics in a variety of forums. These include presentations a RMH Professorial Report, Western Health Brains Trust, and the Australian Rheumatology Association Vic/Tas monthly meeting.
Dr Sutu has been invited to present at the limbic’s Corridor Consult webinar sessions. Here, he joined a panel of esteemed Rheumatologists to discuss complex cases - identifying challenges and working through solutions.