Lisa Kalisch Ellett is an Associate Professor at the University of South Australia, where she works at the Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre. Her research focuses on improving medication use and health outcomes for Australians, with particular emphasis on studying adverse events associated with medicines. Professor Kalisch Ellett's research interests span several critical areas in pharmacy and medication safety. Her work examines quality use of medicines, adverse drug reactions, pharmacovigilance systems, and medication safety issues particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as older adults and people with dementia. She has conducted significant research on medicine shortages in Australia, including recent studies on ADHD medication shortages. Her work also explores polypharmacy issues, antipsychotic medication use in aged care, and innovative approaches to medication safety monitoring through digital health technologies. Analysis of Professor Kalisch Ellett's recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of pharmacy research to improve real-world medication outcomes. Her work spans multiple methodologies including observational studies, database analyses, and consumer-focused research. Key trends in her research include examining medication safety in vulnerable populations, developing better systems for adverse drug reaction reporting, and addressing medication-related challenges in dementia care. Her research often has direct policy implications for improving medication use in the Australian healthcare system. President of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Professor Kalisch Ellett serves as president of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association and is a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, indicating her active engagement with professional organizations in her field. While specific details about her advising and grant activities are limited in the available information, her extensive publication record suggests active research supervision and grant-funded projects. As a researcher at the Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, Professor Kalisch Ellett contributes to a collaborative research environment focused on optimizing medication use across various healthcare settings. Her work bridges clinical pharmacy practice with population health approaches to medication safety.
