Dr Fiona Bruinsma

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.

• 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

• 2015-ongoing - Honorary Research Fellow, University of Melbourne, School of Population and Global Health;
• 2023-ongoing – Honorary Research Associate, Cancer Council Victoria

• 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