معرفی
Zerina Tomkins is an Associate Professor at Monash University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, affiliated with the Victorian Heart Institute. She specializes in bridging environmental science with maternal and child health resilience in the context of climate change. Her work is informed by experiences during the 2019-2020 Australian Black Summer Bushfires, focusing on human-centered solutions to strengthen climate adaptation. She leads the MCH-CARE Network, fostering collaboration across the Indo-Pacific region to enhance maternal and child health resilience.
Education:
- PhD in Tissue Engineering (University of Melbourne, 2002–2005)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science (RMIT University)
- Master of Nursing Science (University of Melbourne)
- Certificates in University Teaching, Health Informatics, and Digital Health (University of Melbourne)
Research Interests:
Her research integrates planetary health, digital health interventions, and climate resilience strategies. Key areas include:
- Climate impacts on maternal/child health
- Clinical coding systems for climate-related health effects
- Extreme weather preparedness
Recent Research Trends:
Her publications emphasize climate litigation, health workforce resilience, AI in nursing, and interdisciplinary curriculum development. Notable work includes global health policy analysis and adaptation frameworks for vulnerable populations.
Awards:
- 2022 Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery Aspiring Deans Fellow
- 2018 Australian School of Applied Management-Women in Leadership Award
- 2012 Australian Society for Vascular Biology Awards
Grants & Projects:
- Lead investigator on Indo-Pacific maternal/child health resilience projects
- Asia-Pacific resilient hospitals initiative
- Digital health curriculum development
Labs/Teams:
Founder of the MCH-CARE Network, collaborating with stakeholders across Southeast Asia to advance climate-resilient healthcare systems.
