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Biography
Gemma is an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow in the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology (University of Adelaide), Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Microbiology and Immunology (University of Adelaide), a Masters degree in Oncology (University of Cambridge), a Diploma in Languages in Japanese (University of Adelaide), a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (University of Adelaide), a Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences Honours degree in Psychology (Flinders University) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology (Flinders University). Her research career in both Medical Science and Psychology has seen her study and work in Australia, Japan and the UK.
Gemma was awarded a PhD from Flinders University in Adelaide in 2017 which investigated the psychological predictors and outcomes of female genital cosmetic surgery. She worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate and Academic at Curtin University in Perth in 2016-2017 and expanded her research to include male genital cosmetic procedures. She began her NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship at the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) at Monash University in 2018 which focuses on the factors leading to body image concerns and novel therapeutic interventions using digital technologies to address these concerns. She leads the Body Image Research Group at MAPrc.
Gemma's research has received extensive coverage on mainstream media and she makes regular appearances on television. She was named one of ABC Radio National's Top 5 Under 40 Scientists in 2017 and also was invited to deliver at TEDx talk in Brisbane in 2017. Most recently, she received a national AMP Tomorrow Maker Award (2019), was named as a national finalist for the Bupa Health Foundation Emerging Health Researcher Award (2019), and was a Young Tall Poppy Award winner for Victoria (2018). She has also served as a co-host on Triple R's Radiotherapy program since 2018.
Gemma is also a clinical psychologist and has had clinical experience in the public and private sectors in Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. She has her own private practice and particular areas of clinical interest are body image concerns, eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder. She serves on the Australian Psychological Society’s National Clinical College Committee as the Early Career Representative, the Victorian Section of the Australian Psychological Society's Clinical College Committee, and the Australian Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology Executive Committee.
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Projects 2018 2021
Development of a Genital Surgery Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
Sharp, G., Kulkarni, J., Sarwer, D., Hamori, C. & Oates, J.
1/01/19 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
Psychoeducational program to address women's genital appearance concerns
1/01/18 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
Research Output 2012 2019
Commentary on: Major Motivators and Sociodemographic Features of Women Undergoing Labiaplasty
Sharp, G. V., Dec 2019, In : Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 39, 12, p. NP528-NP529 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
Measuring Quality of Life in Female Genital Cosmetic Procedure Patients: A Systematic Review of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
Sharp, G., Maynard, P., Hamori, C., Oates, J., Sarwer, D. & Kulkarni, J., 13 Nov 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Nonsurgical Medical Penile Girth Augmentation: A Retrospective Study of Psychological and Psychosexual Outcomes
Sharp, G. & Oates, J., Mar 2019, In : Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 39, 3, p. 306-316 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Sleep and performance in Eathletes: for the win!
Bonnar, D., Castine, B. R., Kakoschke, N. & Sharp, G., 15 Jul 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Sleep Health. 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Sociocultural Influences on Men’s Penis Size Perceptions and Decisions to Undergo Penile Augmentation: A Qualitative Study
Sharp, G. & Oates, J., Nov 2019, In : Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 39, 11, p. 1253–1259 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
ABC Radio National Top 5 Under 40 Scientist
Gemma Sharp (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Academy Laser Clinic Travel Grant
Gemma Sharp (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
AMP Tomorrow Maker Award
Gemma Sharp (Recipient), 28 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Australasian Sexual Health Conference 2016 Scholarship
Gemma Sharp (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press / Media
Social media filters prompting teens to turn to plastic surgery
5/12/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Triple R's Radiotherapy Program (Co-Host)
24/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
The health consequences of body shaming women
14/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment