Who is involved
Study staff
Director, Executive and Strategy Unit: 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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Scientific Director, The 45 and Up Study: Professor Emily Banks
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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Division Head, Cohort Management Division: Dr Sonia Wutzke
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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Division Head, Intramural Research Division: Dr Fiona Blyth
Dr Blyth is the Division Head of Intramural Research Division at the Sax Institute, and provides support on clinically focussed research within the 45 and Up Study as well as other research programs within the Sax Institute. She is a medically qualified epidemiologist and public health physician with expertise in population and clinical research, chronic disease epidemiology, and translation of research into health policy and practice. She is involved in national and international collaborations in the field of pain research.
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Data Manager, Cohort Management Division: 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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Biostatistician, Intramural Research Division: Dr Kris Rogers
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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Study Manager: Alison Cowle
Ms Cowle is responsible for managing the operations of the 45 and Up Study. This includes the main cohort and sub-study groups, including the development and implementation of 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.
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Project Officer & Administrator: Kate Humphries
Ms Humphries is responsible for managing the use of the Study resource and building rapport with researchers. She plays a key role in organising external meetings and events including the Collaborators' Meeting.
In addition, she provides project support for the Study, including maintaining communication with our participants. Ms Humphries has a background in medical administration.
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Project Officer: Rebecca Jones
Ms Jones is involved in ensuring that the project administration aspects of the 45 and Up study proceed smoothly. Ms Jones is actively involved in the coordination of the first five year follow-up study and plays a key role in producing quality print and electronic communications for participants. Ms Jones has a background in research administration.
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Project Officer: Rebecca Mair
Ms Mair is involved in ensuring that the project administration aspects of the 45 and Up Study proceed smoothly. Ms Mair also assists in coordinating relationships with Study participants, including answering calls to the Infoline and ensuring that callers are assisted courteously and effectively. Ms Mair has a background in customer service and administration.
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Project Assistant: Hannah Lloyd Hensley
Ms Lloyd Hensley assists in maintaining data quality in the Study. Ms Lloyd Hensley also assists in coordinating relationships with Study participants, including answering calls to the Infoline and ensuring that callers are assisted courteously and effectively.
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Project Assistant: Nathan Kelly
Mr Kelly assists in maintaining data quality in the Study. Mr Kelly also assists in coordinating relationships with Study participants, including answering calls to the Infoline and ensuring that callers are assisted courteously and effectively.
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