Christine Paul

Professor Christine Paul is a behavioral scientist and Deputy Head of School (Research Training) at the University of Newcastle's School of Medicine and Public Health. Her work focuses on translating research into practice, particularly in cancer prevention, health behavior change, and implementation science. She holds an NHMRC Career Development Fellowship and has collaborated with organizations like the Cancer Council NSW and the Hunter Cancer Research Alliance.

• PhD: University of Newcastle (1991)

Research interests include smoking cessation, health equity, and improving healthcare service delivery. Her studies on solarium regulations and smoking cessation in oncology have influenced policy changes. She has trained many postgraduate students, winning multiple supervision awards.

Awards include the Rudolf Gerstl Research Award (2004) and recognition for supervision excellence. Her work bridges clinical practice and public health, emphasizing collaborative projects with clinicians, policymakers, and community groups.