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Dr Joanna Dipnall is an applied statistician with particular interests in the areas of machine and deep learning techniques. She completed her Honours in Econometrics with Monash University and PhD with IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University where she blended machine learning with traditional statistical techniques to develop Risk Index for Depression (RID). Joanna works extensively with registry and linked medical data and collaborates extensively with the Faculty of IT at Monash to supervise Masters and PhD students to integrate AI within health research. Joanna is also Chair of the SPHPM Machine Learning Community of Practice Group. Joanna is also Primary Course Director and Senior Lecturer for the Monash Masters of Health Data Analytics course. This course integrates Monash units from SPHPM, IT and Business Economics.
Joanna has worked externally in the commercial world as an applied researcher and statistical consultant throughout her career and started a business who was one of the first in Australia to conduct research over the internet in 1999. Joanna has taught advanced statistical methods for many years at universities, ACSPRI and NZSSN.
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):
External positions
Honourary Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Barwon Health
2017 → …
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Connect-TBI: Connect-TBI: A National Informatics and Data-Driven Approach to Improve Care for Moderate to Severe TBI
Gabbe, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Udy, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hellewell, S. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Powell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vallmuur, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fitzgerald, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ryder, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cameron, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Holland, A. J. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kwan, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ponsford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kilkenny, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Law, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jeffree, R. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Balogh, Z. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Caeyenberghs, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ge, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cooper, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barlow, K. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nasrallah, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNamara, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Plummer, M. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bellomo, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Brien, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Curtis, K. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reade, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dipnall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parizel, P. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Teague, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jeffcote, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newcombe, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Reilly, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scheinberg, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Battistuzzo, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Honeybul, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Keeves, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Young, J. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Secombe, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Litton, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Williams, G. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hassett, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reeder, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Singh, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Alexander, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Powell, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burns, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Farquharson, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Campbell, L. T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hansen, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Delaney, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Read, D. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Parr, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ellis, D. Y. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Moore, J. W. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ownsworth, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), King, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Higgins, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Nehme, Z. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Anstey, J. R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Weeden, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wake, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Noonan, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), To, M.-S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Taylor, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wagland , J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Clavisi, O. (Project Manager)
Australian National Imaging Facility (NIF), Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia Limited, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS)
1/07/25 → 30/06/30
Project: Research
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Advancing Care Through Injury Outcome Navigators (ACTION) Study
Gabbe, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ekegren, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reeder, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kimmel, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Livingston, D. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vallmuur, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cameron, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fitzgerald, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Teague, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Balogh, Z. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dipnall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Weber, D. G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wake, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Afoakwah, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Webb, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Jowett, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Morrison, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Read, D. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mahoney, A. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lecuyer, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Schuetz, M. A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ellis, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kelly, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ryder, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Collier, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Bellinger, D. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/06/25 → 31/05/30
Project: Research
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Transforming opioid poisoning surveillance through novel technologies
Xia, T. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Dipnall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hayman, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lam, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nielsen, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Beare, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Dietze, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Scott, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Stoove, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Roxburgh, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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PRAISE: Predicting fracture outcomes from clinical Registry data using Artificial Intelligence Supplemented models for Evidence-informed treatment (PRAISE) study
Gabbe, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Dipnall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Page, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Du, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Costa, M. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lyons, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
NHMRC - National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
1/01/21 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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T038 Ageing and Disability - Additional Analyses
Beck, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gabbe, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ekegren, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dipnall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reeder, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Simpson, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gelaw, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
26/03/20 → 31/08/20
Project: Research
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Correction to: Investigating skeletal fracture patterns in truck occupants involved in fatal motor vehicle incidents (International Journal of Legal Medicine, (2025), 139, 2, (901-915), 10.1007/s00414-024-03372-3)
Wulff, A., Dipnall, J. F., Fernandez, R. G. D., Cheshire, E. C., Biggs, M. J. P., de Boer, H. & Rowbotham, S. K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Legal Medicine. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Factors associated with a positive shock index in the prehospital setting after major trauma
Andrews, T., Dipnall, J. F., Gabbe, B. J., Beck, B., Cox, S. & Cameron, P. A., 9 Jul 2025, In: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine. 33, 1, 12 p., 122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prevalence and clinical outcomes of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with major trauma
Batchelor, R. J., Dipnall, J. F., Read, D., Cameron, P., Fitzgerald, M., Stub, D. & Lefkovits, J., Jan 2025, In: Injury. 56, 1, 7 p., 111996.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Trends in alcohol, MDMA, methylamphetamine and THC in injured and deceased motor vehicle drivers and motorcyclists over a decade (2010-2019) in Victoria, Australia
Schumann, J., Di Rago, M., Woodford, N., Glowacki, L., Fitzpatrick, J., Kelly, M., Beck, B., Drummer, O. H., Gerostamoulos, D. & Dipnall, J. F., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Injury Prevention. 12 p., ip-2024-045342.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Using the alternative model of personality disorders for DSM-5 traits to identify personality types, and the relationship with disordered eating, depression, anxiety and stress
Gilmartin, T. L. (Leading Author), Gurvich, C. T., Dipnall, J. F. & Sharp, G. (Leading Author), 7 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Eating Disorders. 13, 1, 13 p., 19.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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Applied Sciences (Journal)
Dipnall, J. (Peer reviewer)
Jan 2022 → Jun 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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PLoS ONE (Journal)
Dipnall, J. (Peer reviewer)
Mar 2022 → Jul 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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British Journal of Nutrition (Journal)
Dipnall, J. (Peer reviewer)
May 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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BMC Endocrine Disorders (Journal)
Dipnall, J. (Peer reviewer)
Aug 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Sensors (Journal)
Dipnall, J. (Peer reviewer)
Mar 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility