Our people
Professor Sallie Pearson
Director, NHMRC Medicines Intelligence Centre of Research Excellence
Theme Principal, Health Systems Research
Professor of Health Systems and Head, Medicines Intelligence Research Program, School of Population Health
The primary focus of my research program is to generate real-world evidence about the use, effectiveness and safety of prescribed medicines. My program has addressed major evidence gaps about medicine use and outcomes in routine clinical care, shaping policy action, improvements in health and reductions in medicine-related harm. I have long-standing and productive research partnerships with the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, the Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Health Care, the Office of the National Data Commissioner, NSW Health, the NSW Bureau of Health Information and the Consumer Health Forum.
Anna Byrne
Research Development Manager, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney
Anna Byrne specialises in delivering operational and strategic research support, with a focus on the Health Systems Research (HSR) Theme. Anna has over 20 years’ experience spanning clinical practice, research, and management both in the public and private sector. Anna has extensive experience in managing teams and implementing programs, both in large institutions and primary health care. Her experience underscores a great understanding of diverse organisational cultures and complex stakeholder dynamics. As the HSR Theme Research Development Manager, Anna plays a key role in implementing the Theme’s strategic priorities including supporting early and mid-career researchers, managing grants, navigating complex stakeholder relationships and fostering collaboration between researchers.
