Debra Anderson

Biography

Professor Anderson’s research focuses on understanding the basis and effects of risk behaviours in midlife and older women and the interventions to change them, focusing on wellness and healthy behaviours. Her research aims to promote healthy behaviour change in women with chronic disease including women with diabetes and breast cancer survivors including physical activity, dietary intake, stress management, and smoking cessation; and to develop and test interventions that promote these behaviours. Professor Anderson received an Australian Academy of Science, Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science Invitational Research Post doctoral Fellowship, and has been invited by Harvard University twice to discuss findings from her research. Professor Anderson has acted as a reviewer for many international journals and as a grant reviewer for the Australian Research Council, the British Medical Research Council, and the Queensland Nursing Council.

Research Interest

 Nursing and Midwifery, Research, etc