Michelle Jack

Dr. Michelle Jack is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, affiliated with the University Centre for Rural Health. She holds dual expertise in clinical practice and research, focusing on endocrinology, neonatal health, and social impact measurement.

• MBBS (1st Hons), PhD, FRACP
• Academic Lead - Education & Partnerships
• Academic Lead - Paediatrics

Research Interests
Her work spans three major domains: (1) Neonatal and Paediatric Thyroid Diseases, including newborn screening thresholds and cognitive outcomes; (2) Social Impact Measurement through evidence-based evaluation of organizational programs; and (3) Work-Life Integration studies examining family-friendly workplace policies.

Scientific Achievements
Recipient of prestigious honors including the University Gold Medal and Young Investigator Award, she has published extensively in high-impact journals like The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and Diabetes Care. Her research on thyroid abnormalities and diabetes management demonstrates methodological rigor across clinical trials and population-based studies.

Awards & Collaborations
Selected grants include NHMRC funding for infant thyroid hormone research and federal support for Indigenous child wellbeing initiatives. She collaborates internationally with institutions like the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group and UNICEF Australia.