معرفی
Deonna Ackermann is a Lecturer in Clinical Epidemiology at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She teaches evidence-based medicine and research methods to graduate medical students.
- Education: MBBS (University of Queensland), MPH (University of Sydney), PhD candidate (University of Sydney)
Her research focuses on clinical trials, melanoma surveillance, and patient-led healthcare models. She has contributed to studies on improving adherence in randomized clinical trials and implementing digital technologies for post-treatment melanoma monitoring.
Recent publications examine trends in surgical education, obstetric medicine, and behavioral interventions for skin cancer follow-up. Her work is closely tied to the MEL-SELF trial, which explores reducing routine clinical visits through self-monitoring.
Scientific Awards
- NHMRC 2021 Postgraduate Scholarship
Deonna collaborates with supervisors Karen Bracken, Jolyn Hersch, and Katy Bell in her research endeavors.