The University of Western Australia
W/Prof Matthew Knuiman
Head of School
Contact details
| Address | School of Population Health The University of Western Australia (M431) 35 Stirling Highway CRAWLEY WA 6009 Australia |
|---|---|
| Phone | 6488 1250 |
| Fax | 6488 1188 |
| matthew.knuiman@uwa.edu.au |
Biography
BSc(Hons) Math Stats 1976; PhD Statistics 1983
Teaching and research biostatistican- epidemiologist at University of Western Australia since 1988.
Teaching and research biostatistican- epidemiologist at University of Western Australia since 1988.
Key research
- Busselton Health Study
- Cardiovascular diseases epidemiology
- Respiratory diseases epidemiology
- Physical activity promotion
Major research interests
- Biostatistics
- Busselton Health Study
- Epidemiology and control of diabetes, vascular disease, respiratory diseases
Qualifications
BSc PhD W.Aust.
Publications
Over 150 peer-reviewed publications.
See link for recent publications.
See link for recent publications.
Roles, responsibilities and expertise
Biostatistics instructor
Head of Department/School 1998-2002 & 2008-2011
Busselton Health Study (Board member)
Head of Department/School 1998-2002 & 2008-2011
Busselton Health Study (Board member)
Funding received
Over 40 competitive research grants from NHMRC, Healthway and other funding agencies since 1990.
Memberships
Australasian Epidemiological Association
Statistical Society of Australia
Public Health Association of Australia
Statistical Society of Australia
Public Health Association of Australia
Honours and awards
1998 Accredited Statistician by Statistical Society of Australia (re-accredited 2003).
1994 D Grant Mickle Award, US National Research Council, Transportation Research Board
1993 Outstanding Paper Award 1993 Annual Meeting US Transportation Research Board
1994 D Grant Mickle Award, US National Research Council, Transportation Research Board
1993 Outstanding Paper Award 1993 Annual Meeting US Transportation Research Board
Previous positions
1977-1983 Consultant statistician, tutor/lecturer and PhD candidate (University of Western Australia)
1984 Post doc in biostatistics (Harvard University and Dana Farber cAncer Institute)
1985-1987 Assistant Professor in biostatistics (Harvard University)
1984 Post doc in biostatistics (Harvard University and Dana Farber cAncer Institute)
1985-1987 Assistant Professor in biostatistics (Harvard University)
Teaching
Units in biostatistics
Research profile
