Professor in Behavioural Science, The University of Queensland
Qualifications:
MPhil (Psychology)
PhD (Psychology)
Expertise:
Professor Monika Janda is a Professor in Behavioural Science, Centre for Health Services Research, at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, and an NHMRC Translational Research Fellow (2018-19). She is a health psychologist with a research background in cancer prevention and quality of life research, with strong clinical collaborations. Her work is focused on applied research problems, making a difference to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment outcomes.
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