Jennifer Marino

Dr. Jennifer Marino is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's Sydney Medical School, affiliated with the Children's Hospital at Westmead. Her work focuses on adolescent health, oncology, LGBTQ+ health, and public health interventions. Marino's research emphasizes improving fertility decision-making for cancer patients, menstrual health management, and the impact of digital media on youth mental health.

Her studies include a national investigation into oncofertility care experiences and a systematic review of interventions for low-literacy patients. Marino has also explored the role of social media in LGBTQ+ support networks and the long-term implications of adolescent risk behaviors through the Raine Study.

Recent grants include leadership in the Australian Research Consortium for Trans Youth and Children (ARCTYC), aiming to improve healthcare models for gender-diverse individuals. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address health disparities in vulnerable populations, integrating clinical and social science perspectives.