David R. Anderson

Professor Debra Anderson joined the University of Technology Sydney as the Associate Dean Research in late 2019 and is responsible for leading the faculty's research function with a focus on developing and executing the strategic vision that builds internal capability and grows the faculty's profile nationally and internationally. She is Director and Founder of the Women’s Wellness Research Program, a Program for midlife women who want to focus on wellness in midlife with particular attention to managing menopause and other midlife concerns and developing healthy eating and exercise habits. Her previous positions were Head of School, Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith University and Director of Research at the School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology and the Research Leader of the Chronic Conditions research group at the Institute of Health and Biomedical Research. She has a PhD in Social and Preventive Medicine and over thirty years’ experience in education and research and has an extensive record of providing leadership in major administrative, research and managerial roles in the area of global women’s health.