The 45 and Up Study Group

Who is involved

Study staff

Head, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division, The Sax Institute: Professor Louisa Jorm

Professor Jorm is Research Director at the Sax Institute and provides overall direction for the 45 and Up Study as well as other research programs within the Sax Institute. She is an epidemiologist who has held senior positions in public health services and administration. Her areas of expertise include epidemiologic methods, analysis of routinely collected health data, data linkage, evaluation of health services and programs, health surveillance, public health information systems, health survey methods, cross-cultural adaptation of survey instruments, and promoting the use of research to support health policy and practice.

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Professor Banks' major responsibilities relate to the scientific aspects of the 45 and Up Study. In consultation with the Study's collaborators, she designed the Study methods and is responsible for its development over the coming years, ensuring that it will address the key health concerns facing an ageing Australia. Professor Banks is a medically qualified epidemiologist with expertise in large-scale follow-up studies, having been a leading scientist for both the UK Million Women Study (one of the largest research projects in the world) and the UK Biobank.

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Dr Wutzke manages the overall policy and operations of the Study, including liaison with health professionals, researchers and the public. She facilitates access to secure, accurate, complete and timely data. She develops study protocols and procedures that ensure appropriate conduct of the Study to create a sustainable public health research asset that is accessible by researchers and policy makers. Dr Wutzke has a background in psychology, public health, research and program evaluation.

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Data Manager, The 45 and Up Study: Mark Cerny

Mr Cerny manages the Data for the 45 and Up Study including importing, cleaning, quality checking and reporting the Study data. Mr Cerny works closely with the Study team and also liaises with other organisations to securely link data and provide data to analysts and researchers.

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Dr Rogers is responsible for analysis of data generated from the 45 and Up Study.  He is responsible for working with study staff and collaborators to ensure that data from the 45 and Up Study is used to its full potential.  Dr Rogers has a background in science and biostatistics and is a graduate of the NSW Biostatistical Officer training program.

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Policy and Project Officer, The 45 and Up Study: Nicol Herbert

Ms Herbert is responsible for many tasks including overseeing aspects of the day-to-day operations of the 45 and Up Study. Ms Herbert also takes a lead role in writing and implementing the numerous policies required for the Study, most recently policies related to data access, fees and charges and collection of biospecimens. More recently Nicol has taken a lead role in assisting the Cardiovascular Research Network, a program of research utilising the 45 and Up Study resource that has been funded by the National Heart Foundation of Australia (NSW Branch). Ms Herbert has a background in social sciences, public-health and policy and is currently doing further study in law.

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Ms Cowle is responsible for managing applications to use the resource and also managing the Study cohort, the main cohort and all sub-study groups, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures for consent, eligibility, withdrawal, cohort maintenance and tracking as well as ensuring day-to-day operations of the 45 and Up Study proceed smoothly.  Ms Cowle has a background in administration, customer service and computing.

Ms Nimmo is responsible for ensuring that all administration aspects of the day-to-day operations of the 45 and Up Study proceed smoothly including supporting the Research Assets Director.  She plays a key role in coordinating the Study newsletters, external meetings and events including the Collaborators Meeting. In addition, she will also provide project support for the Study, including assisting projects using the resource and maintaining communication with our participants. Ms Nimmo has a background in health promotion, health service management and administration.

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Ms Elkington assists in maintaining data quality in the Study.  Ms Elkington also assists in coordinating relationships with Study participants, including answering calls to the helpline and ensuring that callers are assisted courteously and effectively.  

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Mr Price assists in maintaining data quality in the Study.  Mr Price also assists in coordinating relationships with Study participants, including answering calls to the helpline and ensuring that callers are assisted courteously and effectively. 

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Mr Nelson assists in maintaining data quality in the Study.  Mr Nelson also assists in coordinating relationships with Study participants, including answering calls to the helpline and ensuring that callers are assisted courteously and effectively. 

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