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Personal profile
Biography
Professor Earnest is a leading academic research biostatistician at the Biostatistics Unit & Deputy Head, Clinical Outcomes Data Reporting and Research Program (CORRP) at the School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine (SPHPM). He has authored a successful textbook (https://www.amazon.com.au/Essentials-Successful-Biostatistical-Collaboration-Earnest/dp/1482226987), three book chapters, and 245 publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals, earning 19 scientific awards and scholarships. With an H-index of 59 and an I10-index of 195 (citations=12067), his expertise in biostatistics is well-recognized.
Professor Earnest coordinates the MPH5270 & MPH5200 Units on Advanced Statistical Methods for Clinical Research and developed the "Clinical Registries Data Analysis using Stata" course, which has been successfully running for six years. He collaborates with diverse audiences, including government bodies, non-government entities, patient advocacy groups, professional organizations, and the private sector.
He provides critical input to several national registry steering committees and aims to extend his leadership in data analytics for clinical registries, machine learning and Bayesian spatio-temporal modeling. He has been instrumental in managing a statistical team that supports around 30 clinical registries. Recognized as a national and international leader, Professor Earnest is actively involved in grant review panels, ethics review panels, clinical trial data safety monitoring boards, and statistical conferences.
Supervision interests
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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AGED CARE COSTING EVIDENCE-BASED SAMPLING STRATEGY (ACCESS)
Ayton, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Earnest, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Long, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bowden, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cheng, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rawson, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Watson, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hatzikiriakidis, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Valdehueza, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
26/05/26 → 26/11/26
Project: Research
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Towards a holistic priority setting approach for chronic disease management to tackle loneliness and social isolation in Australia
Mihalopoulos, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Engel, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Berk, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, M. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sanci, L. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zoungas, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Skouteris, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dow, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shields, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Earnest, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hamilton, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ayton, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Le, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barker, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Reavley, N. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Jennings, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Birrell, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wild, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hayes, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Kunz, J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/09/23 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Discovery and validation of biomarkers for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and liver fibrosis
Watt, M. J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Montgomery, M. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burton, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brown, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Roberts, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kemp, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Earnest, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Project: Research
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Procurement of Support of Strategy Implementation Activities (Clinical Quality Registries) - Health/E23-321188
Ahern, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gabbe, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ackerman, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Earnest, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, S. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Connor, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeps, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ruseckaite, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lassetter, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Honardoost, M. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Han, J. X. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Grant, C. (Project Manager)
1/06/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Measuring adherence to best practice guidelines for the management of ovarian cancer in Australia to determine the extent to which variation in care influences clinical and patient-reported outcomes
Zalcberg, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rome, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Antony, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Schofield, P. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brand, A. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Richardson, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Farrell, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Evans, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hegarty, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Earnest, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Australia)
1/06/20 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Accuracy of site benchmarking in clinical quality registries of varying size
Hansen, J., Pourghaderi, A. R., Ahern, S. & Earnest, A., Jan 2026, In: Health Information Management Journal. 55, 1, p. 80-89 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The impact of retirement on loneliness: evidence from Australia
Kunz, J., Trinh, T.-A., Berk, M., Earnest, A., Engel, L., Filia, K., Le, L.K.-D., Lim, M. H., Skouteris, H., Shields, M. A. & Mihalopoulos, C., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Scientific Reports. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Are recessions bad for loneliness?
Kunz, J. S., Trinh, T.-A., Berk, M., Earnest, A., Engel, L., Hamilton, M., Hayes, L., Khanh-Dao Le, L., Lim, M., Rizal, F., Skouteris, H., Shields, M. A. & Mihalopoulos, C., Nov 2025, In: Social Science and Medicine. 384, 10 p., 118500.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Comparing International Revision Incidence of Commonly Used Breast Implants
Vrolijk, J. J., Becherer, B. E., Garduce, P., Pourghaderi, A. R., Young-Afat, D. A., van der Hulst, R. R. J. W., Farrell, G., Walker, M., Tansley, P., Mureau, M. A. M., Earnest, A., Ahern, S. & Rakhorst, H. A., 2025, In: JAMA Surgery. 160, 4, p. 415-422 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Evaluating methods of outlier detection when benchmarking clinical registry data–a simulation study
Hansen, J., Pourghaderi, A. R., Ahern, S. & Earnest, A., Sept 2025, In: Health Services and Outcomes Research Methodology. 25, 3, p. 246-264 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Annals, Academy of Medicine Best Publication Silver Award
Earnest, A. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best emergency research paper for 1st Emergency Society ASM
Earnest, A. (Recipient), 2000
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Nursing Paper. TTSH 9th ASM
Earnest, A. (Recipient), 2001
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best oral presentation award. 8th International Travel Medicine Conference
Earnest, A. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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'Low risk' prostate cancer slipping through the cracks
28/05/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Revolutionary AI data insight platform a long-awaited shot in the arm for an overburdened health sector, says experts
1/05/18
1 Media contribution
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First local study to link haze with mortality; men above 65 found most vulnerable
6/04/17
1 Media contribution
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