Gillian Heller

Gillian Heller is a Professor at the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Macquarie University. Her academic work spans statistical modeling, data analysis, and applications in biostatistics and clinical research.

Key research areas:

• Ordinal Regression
• Functional Data Analysis
• Quality of Life Metrics
• Heart Rate and Covariate Modeling
• Insurance and Risk Analysis

Recent projects and collaborations:

• Flexible regression modeling approaches in biostatistics
• Translation of ordinal regression models into clinical practice
• Work-related road traffic injury risk management
• Tailored interventions to reduce falls after stroke (FAST trial)

Selected 2024 publications: Focus on breast cancer, precision oncology, Parkinson's disease, and oral cancer staging. Methodological work includes external control frameworks and ordinal regression applications.