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Alexandra Jones serves as an Adjunct Research Fellow in Dentistry at Charles Sturt University's Rural Health Research Institute. Her work focuses on innovative preventive dental health delivery for underserved communities and understanding microbial drivers of periodontitis.
She holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS), reflecting advanced clinical and research training. Her educational background enables dual expertise in dental practice and molecular research.
Dr. Jones' primary research spans preventive dentistry, periodontics, and oral microbiology, with significant historical contributions to oncology. Her past work investigated epithelial cell biology, malignant transformation mechanisms, and UV radiation effects in skin/oral cancers, particularly p53 mutation pathways.
Analysis of her publications reveals sustained focus on molecular oncology from 1992-2011, with key contributions to understanding UV-induced DNA damage, tumor suppressor gene alterations, and diagnostic PCR techniques for cancer detection. Her work bridges dermatological and oral cancer mechanisms.
As part of the Rural Health Research Institute, she contributes to initiatives targeting rural health disparities, First Nations health, and molecular diagnostics. Her research aligns with the institute's mission to address barriers in regional healthcare access through innovative delivery models and scientific advancement.
