Dr J'Belle Foster

Dr J'Belle Foster is a registered nurse and Research Fellow at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, with a PhD and dual master's degrees in public health and international public health. She has extensive experience in tuberculosis care, clinical and strategic leadership and research in rural and remote settings, particularly across the Torres Strait / Papua New Guinea border. She established and led a specialist tuberculosis unit, developing services to address complex clinical and public health needs in the region. Her current research focuses on point-of-care testing for infectious diseases in primary healthcare settings, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment for First Nations peoples. Her work also encompasses research data governance and the responsible integration of emerging technologies into research practice.