Jessica Stanhope

Dr. Jessica Stanhope is a Research Fellow and Lecturer at the University of Adelaide's School of Public Health, with a dual role as Chief Medical Scientist (Rheumatology Unit) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. She specializes in planetary health, focusing on green space and biodiversity exposure's impact on arthritis and chronic pain. Her work integrates epidemiology, public health, and environmental science, supported by an Ecological Health Network Research Fellowship (2024-2026).

Dr. Stanhope has pioneered international initiatives like the Environmental Physiotherapy Agenda and co-directed global symposiums on nature-based health. She chairs committees for policy development, such as Australia's Climate Change Position Statement, and advocates for integrating environmental health into clinical practice and education. Her research influences healthcare policies in Australia, Scotland, and the UK, including guidelines on pain measurement and musculoskeletal pathways.

Her academic contributions span over 50 publications, with key areas in musicians' health, green prescriptions, and microbiome research. She founded the International Environmental Allied Health Journal Club and developed educational courses on biodiversity and physiotherapy. Dr. Stanhope's work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address climate change, urban planning, and healthcare equity.

• Awards: Ecological Health Network Research Fellowship
• Leadership Roles: Executive Committee member of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association and Ecological Health Network's Healthy Ecosystems Initiative
• Grants: Multiple international grants supporting her research on green space interventions