Jane Phillips

Professor Jane Phillips is a leading academic and clinician in palliative care at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), serving as Head of the School of Nursing within the Faculty of Health. She holds concurrent appointments at prestigious institutions including Oxford Brookes University and the Australian National University. With a PhD from Western Sydney University, her research focuses on improving palliative care delivery through interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing seamless care transitions and evidence-based practices. Her work addresses critical areas like symptom management, end-of-life care, and healthcare system optimization.

Professor Phillips has pioneered initiatives such as IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Translation) at the University of Technology Sydney. Her contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards, including induction into the Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame (2021) and Emeritus Professor status at UTS (2020).

Her research spans clinical trials (e.g., 'Spaced Learning' for cancer pain management), policy development, and international collaborations. Current projects include strengthening palliative care in prisons and evaluating respite care for carers. Teaching contributions include innovative online master’s programs in palliative care.

Key grants include evaluations of palliative care referral systems (Silver Chain, 2021-2022) and a national co-design project for prison palliative care access. Her work consistently emphasizes patient-centered outcomes and interprofessional collaboration.