Isabella Zhao

Isabella Zhao is a registered nurse and research fellow at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With over a decade of clinical experience in General Practice and a PhD in Nursing/Epidemiology from The University of Queensland (2007), she focuses on primary health service delivery for cancer patients, emphasizing care coordination to enhance functional status and quality of life. Her work includes service improvement projects with Medicare Local, Australia, and she has secured competitive grants such as the Rosemary Bryant Foundation seeding grant and Australian Practice Nurse Association funding.

• Education:
  • PhD in Nursing/Epidemiology, The University of Queensland (2007)
  • Bachelor of Nursing 1st Class Honours, The University of Queensland (2007)

Her recent publications analyze non-pharmacological interventions for cancer symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbance, and dyspnea, with systematic reviews and clinical trial protocols. Zhao has received accolades including the Second Prize for Young Investigator’s Award and has taught research methods to undergraduate and Master’s students. She collaborates with organizations such as PC4 and the Australian Practice Nurse Association, and her research interests align with clinical epidemiology, palliative care, and evidence-based nursing practices.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Australian Postgraduate Award
  • Second prize for young investigator’s award
• Grants:
  • Rosemary Bryant Foundation seeding grant ($10,000)
  • Australian Practice Nurse Association grant ($20,000)
  • Competitive early career researcher grant from IHBI, QUT ($10,000)
  • PC4/Cancer Nurse Society Australia joint funding ($10,000)