
PhD University of Sydney 2001
I am a committed, experienced Exercise Physiologist with extensive higher education teaching and educational leadership experience since 1993 in Australia and the UK. I have a strong record of quality, international high impact publications in a range of exercise physiology related areas. I completed my PhD in 2001 (USyd) and after completing a postdoctoral position at MMU on ‘Better Ageing’, my research focused on exercise in rheumatoid arthritis and in people with dementia at Bangor University, where I was also the Deputy Head of School for Innovation and Engagement. I arrived at UNSW in 2014 and was soon appointed to Head the Exercise Physiology Department a position that I held until 2020.
Since 2014:
Distinction in Higher Education teaching qualification (tHE).
Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Award for Teaching Excellence, 2018.
My research activities have encompassed the benefits and optimisation of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular effects of physical activity in healthy humans (including older people) and in patients with chronic diseases, from basic to translational research. One of my longstanding research specialities is in determining the underlying mechanisms of skeletal muscle function (muscle physiology) especially regarding disuse atrophy and ageing and the practical application of exercise interventions in these groups. My main expertise is in exercise rehabilitation and training in ageing and clinical groups (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis & dementia) to increase muscle mass and function; where I have led postgraduate research teams as well as working as the only exercise expert in effective and productive collaborative research projects. Currently continuing to develop research into effects of exercise on joint health.
Jeanette is the immediate past President of the Council of Heads of Exercise, Sport and Movement Sciences (CHESMS). CHESMS aims to promote Exercise, Sport and Movement Sciences as areas of higher education study and research for the benefit of the Australian community. CHESMS works closely with Exercise and Sport Science Australia to ensure quality graduates in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science across all Australian Universities.
Current Convening & Lecturing
I have extensive experience in teaching in Exercise Physiology related topics since 1993 with exemplary teaching evaluations.
Distinction in Higher Education teaching qualification (tHE).
Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Award for Teaching Excellence, 2018.
Led the UNSW Exercise Physiology successful re-accreditation with ESSA 2018.
Initiated and led the extensive Exercise Physiology Level 1 Wallace Wurth laboratory development and acquired the associated equipment (>$790,000).