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Ilse Blignault is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Western Sydney University's Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), with concurrent fellowship roles at THRI (since 2015) and UNSW Sydney's School of Public Health and Community Medicine (since 2002). She holds advanced degrees including a PhD from the University of Western Australia, Master of International Health from Curtin University, Master of Clinical Psychology from ANU, and BSc (Hons) in Psychology from UNSW. Her research examines: Social and cultural determinants of health disparities Transcultural mental health service delivery Community-based interventions for migrant and refugee populations Social-emotional wellbeing in Aboriginal communities Health equity through participatory methodologies Her 170+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on mindfulness interventions, stigma reduction, and Indigenous health systems strengthening. Recent works (2020-2025) predominantly investigate: Culturally adapted mental health programs Help-seeking behaviors in CALD communities Service integration for Indigenous youth Community co-design frameworks She maintains professional memberships in the Australian Psychological Society and Australian Evaluation Society, though no specific scientific awards are documented. No information is available regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory leadership. Her work operates through institutional partnerships and community networks rather than dedicated lab infrastructure.

• Social and cultural determinants of health
• Transcultural mental health
• Health equity
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Kerrie Doyle is an Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University's Translational Health Research Institute, holding a PhD from Australian National University. Her research portfolio includes 90+ publications and leadership in 6 active projects focused on health equity. Research Expertise: Primary interests encompass: Global disease burden measurement Mental health interventions Indigenous health disparities Rural healthcare access Migrant health challenges Publication Trends: Recent works (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on qualitative health research, systematic reviews of health disparities, and community-based interventions targeting vulnerable populations in Australia. Active Projects: Integrated Kids Hubs - Ensuring Equity of Access for Children (ARC-funded) Indigenous Pathways to Medicine (multi-institutional) Clinical evaluation of eating disorder facilities Disability-to-homelessness transition studies

• Global Disease Burden
• Mental Health
• Prevalence
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Professor Gemma Sharp is an Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University's School of Psychology and the founder and leader of the Body Image, Eating & Weight Disorders Research Program since 2018. She is currently an NHMRC Emerging Leadership 2 Fellow (2023-2028) and was previously an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow (2018-2022). Her work spans academic research, clinical practice, and digital health innovation in the field of body image and eating disorders. Professor Sharp holds an impressive educational background including a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Flinders University, a Masters in Oncology from the University of Cambridge, and multiple undergraduate degrees from the University of Adelaide in Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Psychology, and Japanese language. Her research career has taken her across Australia, Japan, and the UK. Her research program investigates factors leading to body image concerns and eating disorders across the age and gender spectrum, with a particular focus on innovative therapeutic interventions. She has pioneered digital mental health solutions including the JEM® chatbot for eating disorder prevention and ED ESSI® for early intervention. She also has a strong interest in the intersection of eating disorders and women's health, particularly during pregnancy and menopause, where she led the development of a world-first online educational resource addressing eating disorders during the menopause transition. Professor Sharp has been recognized with over 65 awards throughout her career, including the prestigious Association for Psychological Science Janet Taylor Spence Award (2025) and being named a national finalist for the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science (2025). She was also named one of ABC Radio National's Top 5 Under 40 Scientists and has delivered a TED talk on body image issues. As the Founding Director of the Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED), she has created a global network connecting nearly 1,000 researchers from 35 countries across 5 continents. Her work has significantly influenced national policy, playing key roles in both the National and Victorian State Eating Disorder strategies (2023/2024). She maintains an active clinical practice as a registered clinical psychologist and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.

• Body Image
• Eating Disorders
• Weight Disorders
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Dr. Gihane Endrawes serves as a Lecturer at Western Sydney University's School of Nursing and Midwifery and is an active member of the Translational Health Research Institute (THRI). With over 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience, her work bridges mental health nursing practice, transcultural care, and nursing education. Her research interests span multiple critical domains in contemporary healthcare: Mental health nursing across cultural contexts Quality of life assessment in migrant populations Gender-specific healthcare challenges Domestic violence screening and intervention Spirituality in clinical practice Caregiver experience in mental illness Analysis of her recent publication record reveals sustained focus on transcultural mental health, with increasing emphasis on ethical dimensions of inpatient care and cultural adaptation of assessment tools. Her work consistently employs mixed-methods approaches, combining rich qualitative insights with quantitative validation. Key recognitions include: Two Nurse Achievement Awards from South Western Sydney Local Health District Excellence in Engagement Award – Mental Health Theme Dr. Endrawes maintains active research supervision and has led multiple quality improvement projects that directly inform mental health policy. Her clinical background as a transcultural mental health consultant ensures strong practice-research integration. Current work focuses on ethical power dynamics in inpatient settings and cultural determinants of healthcare access for immigrant populations.

• Mental Health
• Nursing Education
• Transcultural Nursing
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Professor Toby Newton-John is Head of the Graduate School of Health and Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With over 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, he specializes in the psychological aspects of chronic physical illnesses, particularly chronic pain. His clinical work has spanned prestigious institutions including St Thomas' Hospital in London and the ADAPT pain program at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of London (1999) Masters in Clinical Psychology (Awarded with Merit), University of Sydney (1993) Bachelors of Arts (Hons Second Class Division One), University of Sydney (1989) Professor Newton-John's research focuses on psychological processes involved in coping with chronic disease, with particular emphasis on how couples cope when one partner suffers from a long-term physical health condition. His work explores how the social environment influences long-term adjustment to chronically painful conditions, and he is passionate about applying mental health research insights to physical health domains. His recent research has expanded to include innovative interventions such as EEG neurofeedback for pain management and remote cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward technology-assisted interventions for chronic pain and anxiety disorders, with increasing focus on dyadic coping strategies, metaphor use in pain communication, and the psychological impact of chronic conditions on partners. His work spans multiple disciplines including clinical psychology, neuroscience, and health services research, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to understanding chronic illness. Professor Newton-John serves on the editorial boards of the Canadian Journal of Pain and The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, and is an Associate Editor of Australian Psychologist. He regularly reviews for leading journals including Pain, Clinical Journal of Pain, and the Journal of Health Psychology. In terms of research supervision and grants, Professor Newton-John actively mentors Honours, Master's, and Doctoral students in clinical psychology. He currently leads multiple major funded research projects including The NeuRoStiM Trial (MRFF-funded), The Emotional Recovery Program (MRFF-funded), and NeuroGame (NHMRC Ideas Grant) focusing on innovative pain management interventions. His research has attracted significant funding from the Medical Research Future Fund and National Health and Medical Research Council. Professor Newton-John directs the Graduate School of Health at UTS and previously served as Deputy Head of School-Research. He maintains clinical practice as a part-time Clinical Psychologist at North Shore Private Hospital's Northern Private Pain Centre while leading his academic responsibilities.

• Chronic Pain Psychology
• Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness
• Coping with Chronic Disease
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Professor Monica Thielking serves as Dean of the School of Psychology and Public Health at La Trobe University, bringing extensive experience from her prior role as Psychologists in Schools National Advisor at the Australian Psychological Society (APS). A registered psychologist, she began her career in disadvantaged school settings as a youth worker and school psychologist, later establishing Australia's first Psychologists in Schools Interest Group and authoring the foundational Handbook of Australian School Psychology. Her research program prioritizes educational equity for marginalized youth and systemic teacher wellbeing enhancement, with documented influence on Commonwealth Royal Commissions and state inquiries regarding youth homelessness, mental health policy, and student equity frameworks. Current leadership includes two major regional Victoria initiatives: a positive psychology intervention for teacher wellbeing and a community-co-designed full-service school model addressing behavioral challenges in students. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in decolonizing psychology education through Indigenous knowledge integration, trauma-informed approaches for homeless populations, and culturally responsive clinical practices. Her work consistently bridges academic research with policy implementation, evidenced by frequent media coverage and government policy references across 42+ outputs. Thielking's strategic governance extends to non-executive directorship on the APS Board and Australian Institute of Company Directors membership, where she advances Indigenous student pathways in higher education and international academic partnerships. Her leadership philosophy centers on staff wellbeing, equity-driven access, and community-engaged research translation within La Trobe University's institutional framework.

• Educational Psychology
• School Psychology
• Mental Health
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Dr. Belinda Crockett serves as a Lecturer in Health Policy within the Health Practice & Management school at La Trobe University. With over 15 years of practical experience in community and women's health settings alongside her academic career, she brings valuable real-world perspective to her teaching and research. Education: PhD, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia (2006) Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia (2010) Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion) Honours, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia (1999) Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences), La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia (1997) Dr. Crockett's research centers on women's mental health and wellbeing through participatory action methodologies and co-design approaches. Her current projects investigate older women's use and perceptions of green space to identify access barriers and enablers related to mental health, and explore social support needs of mothers parenting young children in the Yarra Ranges. Her work consistently employs qualitative methods to understand social inclusion, building social connections, and belonging to place. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong thematic focus on women's health issues across the lifespan, with particular attention to marginalized populations including refugees, women with hepatitis C, and mothers. Her methodological expertise in qualitative and participatory approaches is evident throughout her work, with increasing attention to digital health interventions in more recent publications. The research demonstrates practical application to health policy and promotion practice. Dr. Crockett has extensive experience supervising Higher Degree Research students and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Public Health, Health Promotion, Gender Equity, and Health Policy-related subjects. She currently leads several significant research projects: Veterans' and Families' Hubs Program Evaluation - Phase 2 (Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, Sep 2024-Dec 2025) Health and Wellbeing Program Evaluations FY23-24 (Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, Feb 2024-Dec 2024) Veterans' and Families' Hubs Program Evaluation - Phase 1 (Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, Dec 2023-Dec 2024) She collaborates with research teams from Deakin University and Women's Health East, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary and community partnerships.

• Women's Mental Health
• Women's Health
• Public Health
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Associate Professor Nancy Sturman is a distinguished academic clinician in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Queensland. She serves as Associate Professor and Speciality Lead for General Practice within the General Practice Clinical Unit and is currently the deputy Head of the Mayne Academy of General Practice. With extensive clinical experience in Australian general practice since 1990 across both metropolitan and rural settings, she brings substantial practical expertise to her academic roles while maintaining active clinical practice as a general practitioner with UQ Healthcare. Dr. Sturman's research spans three interconnected domains: health and social care for vulnerable populations, medical education and general practice training, and the craft of general practice. Her work on vulnerable populations focuses on healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance use issues, with recent publications examining digital health access for homeless populations and care for patients with severe mental illness. In medical education, she investigates work-based learning, ethical issues and professionalism, self-monitoring and help-seeking behaviors, and assessment methodologies in general practice training. Her exploration of the craft of general practice examines relational aspects of care, GP well-being, and interprofessional partnerships. Her scholarly output reveals consistent focus on improving general practice training systems and care for marginalized populations, with recent publications demonstrating growing interest in digital health access for vulnerable groups and the relational dimensions of care. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry, with strong emphasis on practical applications that improve patient care and training outcomes. Dr. Sturman has held significant leadership positions including chairing the School of Medicine's Assessment Sub-committee (2013-2016) and serving as Deputy Chair of the University of Queensland Medical Research Ethics Committee (2013-2016). She is the Senior Academic Advisor with the Education Research Unit of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and chairs the Brisbane North Primary Health Network Clinical Council. Her scholarship has secured multiple research grants including current projects on personalized digital tools for pain management, eating disorders and spirituality, and security in GP-patient relationships.

• Health and social care for vulnerable populations
• Medical education
• Work-based learning in general practice training
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Dinesh Palipana OAM is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University's Australian Centre for Precision Health and Technology and an emergency department physician at Gold Coast University Hospital. He is Queensland's first quadriplegic medical intern and Australia's second doctor with quadriplegia, having overcome a spinal cord injury sustained during medical school. Palipana holds dual qualifications as a medical doctor (Griffith University) and lawyer (Queensland University of Technology), and serves as co-leader of the BioSpine research team focused on spinal cord injury rehabilitation. His research interests span spinal cord injury, rehabilitation engineering, emergency medicine, and disability inclusion in healthcare. Palipana has received numerous prestigious awards including the Medal of the Order of Australia (2019), Henry Viscardi Achievement Award (2019), and Queensland Australian of the Year (2021). His academic appointments include Senior Lecturer at Griffith University (2021-present), Lecturer in the School of Medicine (2018-present), and Adjunct Research Fellow at the Menzies Health Institute of Queensland (2019-2024). Palipana's publication record shows a strong focus on spinal cord injury rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and disability inclusion, with recent work exploring digital twin technology, patient dignity in rehabilitation, and pandemic impacts on emergency department presentations. His research consistently addresses the intersection of technology, healthcare access, and patient-centered care for people with disabilities. Medal of the Order of Australia (2019) Henry Viscardi Achievement Award (2019) Queensland Australian of the Year (2021) Griffith University Young Alumnus of the Year (2021) Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service's Junior Doctor of the Year (2018) John Monash Scholar Palipana serves as a senior advisor to the Disability Royal Commission, is a founding member of Doctors with Disabilities Australia, and published his autobiography 'Stronger' in 2022. He also holds significant non-academic roles including Non-Executive Director of George Steuart & Co and Advisory Board Member for Woolworths Group's HealthyLife initiative. His work exemplifies the integration of clinical practice, academic research, and advocacy to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes for people with disabilities.

• Spinal cord injury
• Rehabilitation engineering
• Emergency medicine
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Nick Haslam is a Professor of Psychology at The University of Melbourne, where he has been on faculty since at least the early 2000s. He received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and has established himself as a prominent researcher in social and clinical psychology over a career spanning more than three decades. Professor Haslam's research focuses on several interconnected areas within social psychology. His primary interests include dehumanization, stigma, psychiatric classification, and mental health. He has made significant contributions to understanding how personality traits influence health behaviors and susceptibility to wellness misinformation, particularly examining the roles of openness and agreeableness. His work on suicide prevention in high-risk industries like construction has highlighted effective peer support approaches. Additionally, he has conducted important research on how diagnostic labels affect perceptions of mental distress and the reconstructive nature of human memory. Professor Haslam has authored several influential books including 'Troubled Minds: Understanding and Treating Mental Illness,' 'Psychology in the Bathroom,' 'Introduction to Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence,' 'Yearning to Breathe Free: Seeking Asylum in Australia,' and 'Introduction to the Taxometric Method.' His writing bridges academic psychology with public understanding, as evidenced by his frequent contributions to The Conversation on topics ranging from mental health trends to memory science and social psychological phenomena. His recent publication record shows active research funding, including support from the Australian Research Council. Professor Haslam's work often addresses pressing contemporary issues while maintaining scientific rigor, making significant contributions to both academic scholarship and public discourse on psychological matters.

• Social Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Mental Health
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