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Jonas Fooken is an Associate Professor at the Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE), specializing in mental health, aging, and the intersection of health, economics, and psychology. He previously held roles as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and a researcher at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. His research focuses on optimizing healthcare policies and programs to ensure efficiency and equity, with a focus on stress management's impact on worker productivity and economic decisions among older adults.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Queensland University of Technology (2013)
- MA in Economics, University of Bayreuth (2007)
- BA in Philosophy & Economics, University of Bayreuth (2005)
Research Interests: Jonas explores health's role in economic productivity, mental health policy, aging populations, and interdisciplinary approaches combining health economics and psychology. His work emphasizes translating research into actionable policies for healthcare organizations.
Grants & Funding: He has secured over A$4 million in external funding as a Chief or Associate Investigator on grants and fellowships.
Recent Activities:
- MRFF-funded trials on mental health and sleep apnea screening.
- Leadership in physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Advocacy for value-based healthcare funding reforms, including media contributions to highlight systemic challenges.
Awards:
- MQBS Research Impact Prize 2024 for contributions to mental health care value optimization.
Labs/Teams: Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations across health economics, psychology, and clinical research, emphasizing practical policy impact.
