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Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Sydney, Ilona Juraskova is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making (CeMPED). She has over 20 years of experience in clinical psychology and health psychology research with a particular focus on psycho-oncology. Her research employs qualitative and quantitative methods with the aim of developing and implementing evidence-based psychosocial interventions to improve patient and caregiver quality of life. She contributes to course coordination and lectures in various psychology courses, including Abnormal Psychology and Health Psychology, and oversees the progression of over 120 PhD students. Her work has achieved international recognition, exemplified by numerous research projects addressing critical areas such as effective clinician-patient-family communication and improving informed medical decision-making. Professor Juraskova has led significant research funding initiatives and has developed innovative decision-aid resources for patients facing complex health decisions. In addition to her academic roles, she actively mentors early-career researchers, emphasizing the importance of respect, transparency, and relationship building within academic and professional settings.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Leading research in Health Psychology and overseeing postgraduate education.
Centre of Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making • Sydney, Australia
Oversees research and clinical applications within the center.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Taught and researched in Psychology, leading projects in health-related areas.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Delivered courses in Psychology and supervised student research.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Participated and led research projects in psychology.
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