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Janneke Berecki-Gisolf is an Associate Professor at Monash University Accident Research Centre, serving as Director of the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit. She holds a medical degree and PhD (cum laude) from the University of Amsterdam, and has led 19 projects since 2011.
- Education: Medicine (University of Amsterdam), PhD (cum laude, University of Amsterdam)
Research Focus: Specializing in injury epidemiology and occupational/environmental health, her work spans data linkage studies (Medicare, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, hospital records), bushfire health impacts, drowning trends, and injury surveillance systems. Recent projects include developing NORTISS (National Occupational Road Transport Injury Surveillance System) and evaluating the Safe Seats, Safe Kids program.
Key Contributions: Systematic reviews on wildfire smoke impacts (respiratory and non-respiratory), cost analyses of bushfire injuries, and pandemic-related drowning incidence studies. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG3: Health and Well-being) through occupational safety initiatives.
Scientific Engagement: Recognized for her PhD cum laude and as a Fellow in the 2024 Victorian Parliament inquiry on road safety. She collaborates with institutions like Kidsafe Victoria and Transport Victoria, publishing 129 research outputs including 109 peer-reviewed articles.
