Public health researcher: physical activity; falls; mental health; vision impairment
Joined February 2018
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Another of @LisaLDillon1 PhD papers on falls prevention in this high risk group - #nhmrc funded trial results in 2020
SOVS Paper of the Week: We investigated how simple adaptations can improve accessibility of a #fallprevention program for older adults with #visionimpairment. @LisaLDillon1 @KeayLisa @GuideDogsAUS
@georgeinstitute @BMJ_Open bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/9…
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Early Career Researcher of the Month: Meet Dr Pauline Kang, a Senior Lecturer at SOVS. Her research centres around understanding why children become myopic, and ways to improve myopia control interventions. She also coordinates the Myopia Clinic. #myopia bit.ly/34X4eli
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20 Jul 2020
Our most recent article investigating the perspectives of #stakeholders to #fallprevention for older Australians with vision impairment. Full-text available for the first 50 readers here: tandfonline.com/eprint/TKQII…
@LisaLDillon1 on falls prevention programs for older people with Vision Impairment - proposing delivery through existing services with adequate service delivery guidelines, clear referral pathways, and appropriate training. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1… @UNSWoptomvsci @GuideDogsNSWACT
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14 Jul 2020
Register for the virtual 21st International Conference on Falls and Postural Stability on 25th September 2020. Abstract submission is open until 14th August. #BGSConf bit.ly/21Falls
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14 Jul 2020
My latest PhD paper on the quality and targeting of Diabetic eye referrals to hospital care: Let’s find better ways to share quality patient info so that patients can access the care they need! doi.org/10.1071/PY20084
@KeayLisa @Eyes_Surg_ACI @georgeinstitute @WestSydHealth
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Early Career Researcher of the Month: Dr Nicole Carnt
Nicole is a #Scientia Fellow and Senior Lecturer @UNSW. She leads a program of research into behavioural and host immune susceptibility to eye infections at SOVS. See here for more info about Nicole: bit.ly/3ip6eGZ
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Awesome news!
25 Jun 2020
After 25 years of campaigning, we're so excited that audio description will be available on @ABCaustralia and @SBS from Sunday 28 June! Learn more here: bit.ly/guidedogsAD
[Video: Jaci is speaking to the camera from her office with her Guide Dog, Bess (not in frame)]
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Researchers from UNSW SOVS are partnering with @GuideDogsAUS on the delivery of #fallsprevention using tele-practice for older adults with #visionimpairment during #COVID19. #GuideDogsAustralia @LisaLDillon1 @KeayLisa
Read more about our work here:
injuryprevention.bmj.com/con…
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Stay tuned for results of our NHMRC funded trial which completed end of 2019 in collaboration with @GuideDogsNSWACT and @LisaLDillon1 PhD
Although #exercise can prevent #falls, this has not yet been replicated in those with #visionimpairment. In a systematic review we explored the suitability of exercise type, dose and delivery for this unique group. @georgeinstitute @LisaLDillon1 @KeayLisa
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Although #exercise can prevent #falls, this has not yet been replicated in those with #visionimpairment. In a systematic review we explored the suitability of exercise type, dose and delivery for this unique group. @georgeinstitute @LisaLDillon1 @KeayLisa
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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HDR Student of the Week: Introducing Divya Jagadeesh who aims to explore the association of optic disc & retinal parameters with #myopia, & to develop models to predict future myopia onset & progression. For more info on Divya and her research see here: bit.ly/2zlzoVR
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11 Jun 2020
A fascinating read about the impact of our newly physically-distant, touchless world due to #COVID__19, from the perspective of Dr Nicholas Giudice, a Professor of Spatial Infomatics and person with vision impairment
medium.com/@nicholas.giudice…
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11 Jun 2020
Dr Lisa Dillon (@LisaLDillon1) is a member of the AAA CAG. Lisa is an #ECR doing great research to improve outcomes for older people!
Read more about her work 👇
Early Career Researcher of the Month: Meet Dr Lisa Dillon – a #disability specialist investigating pragmatic solutions to enhancing the overall #wellbeing of a growing number of older adults with #visionimpairment. For more info on Lisa’s research: bit.ly/2MJoyfA
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Early Career Researcher of the Month: Meet Dr Lisa Dillon – a #disability specialist investigating pragmatic solutions to enhancing the overall #wellbeing of a growing number of older adults with #visionimpairment. For more info on Lisa’s research: bit.ly/2MJoyfA
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1 Jun 2020
Great opportunity for people aged 60 to get active and stay connected by taking part in a new research study with me and my colleagues @CathieSherr @simon_rosenbaum
1 Jun 2020
In Australia, living alone and aged 60 ? Participate in research aiming to increase your physical activity levels and connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
See the ad for more info and please share with your networks!
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New research from UNSW SOVS combining the perspectives of older adults with vision impairment & the low vision rehabilitation professionals that work with them, on #mentalhealth and #mentalwellbeing programs.
Funding - UNSW USyd Mental Health Partnership
nature.com/articles/s41433-0…
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28 May 2020
From 2017, I've recieved
-2 paid maternity leaves
-1 return to work fund
-2 conference carers funds
💸Investment: ~$175K
From 2017, I've achieved
-17 papers
-2 grants
💰Return: ~$729K
EDI initiatives are not wasted $$
#WomeninSTEM
@Momademia
@DrEmmaLJohnston
@DrCFord
25 May 2020
A new #WomeninSTEM report confirms an urgent need for employers to closely monitor and mitigate the gender impact of the pandemic on the STEM workforce. @Science_Academy @ScienceAU @ATSE_au @mishaschubert @Kylie_Walker1 @DrEmmaLJohnston @UNSW bit.ly/3d3AQe4
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ECR of the Month: Meet Dr Angelica Ly - a passionate clinician-scientist driven toward applying technology & collaboration for better, patient-centred care. Interested in a PhD with Angelica? bit.ly/2Y5Coj4. For more info on Angelica's research: bit.ly/2TTMjWa
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Our recent research @UNSWoptomvsci combines the perspectives of end-users and stakeholders, to understand how we can enhance the #Mentalhealth of a growing number of older adults with #visionimpairment.
@KeayLisa @Mareazles @BaminiGopinath
doi.org/10.1038/s41433-020-0…
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SOVS Paper of the Week highlighting Scientia Professor Fiona Stapleton: leading academic and world‐renowned epidemiologist of contact lens‐related eye disease onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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