Jamie Bryant

Dr. Jamie Bryant is a behavioral scientist and Research Fellow at the University of Newcastle within the School of Medicine and Public Health. Her work focuses on Indigenous health, cancer prevention (particularly smoking and alcohol use), and dementia research. She has received over $9 million in competitive research funding and published more than 151 peer-reviewed manuscripts.

• PhD in Behavioral Science (University of Newcastle)
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (University of Newcastle)

Her research spans multiple disciplines including public health ethics, advance care planning, and health systems improvement. Recent studies examine Indigenous health research governance, cultural safety in healthcare, and smoking cessation interventions. She collaborates extensively with Aboriginal community organizations and healthcare providers.

Key scientific awards include the NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowship (2017-2021) and an Australian Postdoctoral (Industry) Fellowship. Her work addresses critical gaps in Indigenous health outcomes, health service quality improvement, and behavioral interventions for vulnerable populations.