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Professor Julie Redfern is a leading academic in public health and cardiovascular medicine at the University of Sydney, holding dual roles as Director of Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University and NHMRC Investigator Grant recipient. She specializes in digital health interventions, chronic disease prevention, and implementation science. Her research focuses on closing evidence-practice gaps through scalable strategies, with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular and chronic disease management.
Prof. Redfern's educational background includes a PhD, BAppSc (Physiotherapy), and BSc. She has authored over 270 manuscripts and secured $30M+ in research grants in the past five years. Key projects include the SOLVE-CHD Synergy Grant ($5M), TEXTME mobile health trials, and the FirstCPR community CPR training initiative.
Her research interests span multidisciplinary research capacity-building, clinical trials, and consumer engagement. Notable contributions include the development of text messaging programs for cardiac rehabilitation and breast cancer survivor support. She is active on global health bodies like the World Heart Federation and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Prof. Redfern has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2022 NSW Woman of Excellence, Google Impact Challenge (2017), and multiple NHMRC grants. She mentors early-career researchers and leads teams advancing cardiovascular health equity through policy and implementation science.
