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Dr. Janelle Weise is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. Her work focuses on improving healthcare access and outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities through research, policy development, and workforce training.
Education
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) (Hons)
- Masters of Public Health
- PhD in Intellectual Disability Health
Dr. Weise's research addresses systemic inequities in healthcare, particularly preventive services and mental health support for neurodivergent populations. She specializes in mixed-methods research and co-design approaches involving lived experience stakeholders.
Recent publications span topics in accessible cancer screening, autistic burnout, and hospital patient safety for people with intellectual disabilities. Her 2025 work includes AI applications for colorectal cancer screening and accessibility standards for government health resources.
Current projects include:
- NHMRC Partnership Project: Preventive Health Care for People with Intellectual Disability
- Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework Project
- Positive Cardiometabolic Resources for People with Intellectual Disability
- Cancer Screening for People with Intellectual Disability
- Leveraging AI to Support Colorectal Cancer Screening