Dr Fiona Bruinsma
Senior Research Fellow
Working groups
Background
Fiona is an epidemiologist with over 25 years' experience, primarily in cancer, reproductive and perinatal epidemiology. Fiona joined the Burnet in 2023 to work on the Global Monitoring Platform for Maternal and Newborn Health.
Qualifications
- 1991 – Bachelor of Behavioural Science, La Trobe University;
- 1992 – Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology, Monash University;
- 2000 – Master of Applied Science (Epidemiology), La Trobe University;
- 2010 – Doctor of Public Health, La Trobe University
Appointments
- 2015-ongoing - Honorary Research Fellow, University of Melbourne, School of Population and Global Health;
- 2023-ongoing – Honorary Research Associate, Cancer Council Victoria
Positions
- 2023 – Senior Research Fellow, Burnet Institute;
- 2011-2022 – Research Co-ordinator, Cancer Council Victoria;
- 1996-2011 – various roles, Mother & Child Health Research, La Trobe University
Awards
- 2025: Public Health Travel Fellowship
Burnet publications
View 5 moreAllergic disease and risk of multiple myeloma: A case-control study
Cancer Epidemiology
Simon Cheah et al
Long-term outcomes of antenatal corticosteroids for preterm birth: An overview of systematic reviews
PLOS Global Public Health
Saima Sultana et al
Trends in the use of induction of labor by methods and indications: A population‐based study
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Samia Aziz et al
Current projects
Global maternal and newborn health platform
We're gathering data on the care provided to women as well as asking women about their experiences.
Accelerating research and progress in maternal and newborn health (ARPAN CRE)
A unique collaborative network improving outcomes for women and newborns by strengthening reproductive, maternal and newborn research across Asia and the Pacific region.
