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Our People
HDA incorporates over 170 members in over 24 research disciplines across the state that includes members from the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Flinders University, Women's and Children's Health Network, relevant organisations/institutions and government departments with research and commercial expertise related to 'healthy development'. HDA focuses on research in healthy development from preconception to adolescence.
HDA is led by Professor Robert Norman, and Professor Michael Sawyer.
The below links provide information on members and governance of HDA.
Current Members
Membership within HDA is strong due to the possession of the following expertise:
- Excellence. The membership of HDA is representative of outstanding senior researchers, clinicians and academics from different disciplines, with backgrounds and previous experience grounded in an international context.
- Spanning the Disciplines. Members comprehensively span the disciplines, bringing together extensive experience in genetics, physiology, reproduction, dentistry, psychology, paediatrics, sociology, epidemiology, pharmacology, economics, politics and law etc.
- Infrastructure and Research Facilities. The combined resources, capabilities and diverse range of systems used by members of the cluster provide a unique resource for research programs and will enable members to invest in existing facilities for the next generation early career researchers in developmental research.
For information on individual HDA members and their research go to our A to Z Listing of Members
Staff
The HDA Executive Officer is responsible for the implementation of HDA strategies, complete administrative duties, creating public awareness of HDA and fostering communication between the various discipline areas, liaison and communication with members, organisation of meetings and events, maintenance of membership database and website.
Steering Group
HDA's Steering Group consists of:
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Professor Robert Norman (Co-Chair)
HDA Co-Convenor
University of Adelaide |
Professor Michael Sawyer (Co-Chair)
HDA Co-Convenor
Women's & Children's Health Network / University of Adelaide |
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Ms Anne Jurisevic
HDA Executive Officer
Healthy Development Adelaide |
Professor Maria Makrides
Women's & Children's Health Research Institute |
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A/Professor Claire Roberts
University of Adelaide |
Ms Gail Mondy
Women's and Children's Health Network |
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A/Professor Pat Buckley
University of South Australia |
A/Professor Jane Scott
Flinders University |
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Ms Miriam Daley
Department for Education & Child Development |
Professor Barbara Pocock
University of South Australia |
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Mr Andrew Stanley
SA Health |
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Working Groups
HDA has working groups in place to direct various aspects of HDA objectives and to implement particular strategies. The following working groups have been established:
Research Training Program Working Group
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A/Professor Pat Buckley (Chair)
University of South Australia |
Dr Bernadette Richards
University of Adelaide |
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Ms Anne Jurisevic
Healthy Development Adelaide |
A/Professor Maree O'Keefe
University of Adelaide |
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A/Prof Janna Morrison
University of South Australia |
A/Prof Jane Scott
Flinders University |
Oration Working Group
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Professor Robert Norman
University of Adelaide |
Professor Michael Sawyer
Women's and Children's Health Network / University of Adelaide |
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Ms Anne Jurisevic
Healthy Development Adelaide |
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Research Synergies Working Group
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A/Professor Claire Roberts (Chair)
University of Adelaide |
A/Professor Gordon Howarth
University of Adelaide |
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Dr Natalie Sinn
University of South Australia |
Dr Genevieve Baratiny
University of South Australia |
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Ms Anne Jurisevic
Healthy Development Adelaide |
Dr Lisa Smithers
University of Adelaide |
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