Dr. Jocasta Ball

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jocasta is an accomplished Epidemiologist and Health Services Researcher specializing in cardiovascular research. Her expertise includes atrial fibrillation, acute cardiovascular events, and disease management. She completed her PhD at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, receiving the PhD Thesis Excellence Award in 2014 for her outstanding contribution to research. With over 50 publications in prestigious journals like The Lancet, BMJ, Circulation, and European Heart Journal, she is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics (CCRET) at Monash University. Jocasta also holds honorary research positions at the Baker Heart Diabetes Institute and the University of Melbourne, and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Torrens University. She is actively involved in international collaborations and networks, contributing to cardiovascular epidemiology and management guidelines. Her research highlights the evolving burden of cardiac disease and targets improvements in health services efficiency and effectiveness, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2014-06-22 — Present

Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics, Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting research using major prehospital and hospital cardiac registries, linked data, and clinical trials.

Honorary Senior Research Fellow

2014-06-22 — Present

Baker Heart Diabetes Institute • Australia

Engaged in cardiovascular research and collaborative projects.

Adjunct Professor

2014-06-22 — Present

Torrens University • Australia

Sharing expertise in health services and cardiovascular research.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.