Research Fellow
College of Medicine and Public Health
Dr Jane Fischer has held academic and government appointments in public health, primarily in alcohol & other drugs related positions, for over 20 years in Brisbane (Queensland) and Adelaide (South Australia).
Currently, Jane is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University. Since joinning NCETA in 2012 her work has primarily focused upon development, planning, implementation, and delivery of research translation projects. She holds a PhD in public health, and has research interests focused upon reducing harm associated with alcohol and other drug (AOD) use; quality of life; and vulnerable populations, particularly women.
2015 Doctorate of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
2006 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Brisbane, Queensland
1996 Master of Social Planning and Development, The University of Queensland
1992 Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: Cultural anthropology; Major: Government), The University of Queensland
Currently developing a track record in wider community engagement. For e.g. an invited member on the following (selected) committees: