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Professor Caroline Finch AO is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Vice-President at Edith Cowan University (ECU), leading research strategy and partnerships in science, technology, defense, health, and sport. A world-renowned injury prevention researcher, she has authored over 800 publications and secured $24M+ in research funding. Her work informs global health policies and programs for sports, military, and community safety.
Education:
- PhD in Mathematics/Statistics, Monash University
- MSc in Mathematical Statistics, La Trobe University
- BSc (Hons), unspecified institution
Research Interests:
- Development of injury prevention strategies for sports, military, and outdoor activities
- Epidemiology of musculoskeletal and heat-related injuries
- Systems approaches to analyzing injury causation
- Policy translation of research findings into public health initiatives
Her articles focus on improving surveillance systems, preventing heat-related illnesses, and optimizing athlete safety. Notable contributions include advancing incident reporting frameworks for outdoor activities and cricket injury prevention programs.
Awards:
- Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- APHA Distinguished International Career Award (2015)
- Australian Injury Prevention Network Special Award (2022)
Leadership & Grants:
- Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Injury Prevention (2023–present)
- NHMRC Principal Research Fellow
- Key roles in national/international collaborations like the Cybersecurity CRC and WA Health Translation Network
- Supervisor of higher-degree research students
Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams focused on injury prevention, including collaborations with the Understanding and Preventing Led Outdoor Accidents Data System (UPLOADS).
