Edilene Lopes McInnes

Dr Edilene Lopes McInnes

NHMRC Ext Fund Res Fellow (A)

School of Humanities

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr Edilene Lopes McInnes is a public health and social researcher with expertise in public engagement processes, both as a researcher and a practitioner. Her research track record includes studies focused on engagement processes aimed at incorporating marginalised voices in decision-making, particularly within the healthcare sector.

Edilene has experience in qualitative research methods and has taught in this domain. She has also conducted engagement exercises with various groups. Her interdisciplinary profile is reflected in her collaborations with colleagues across diverse fields such as business, humanities, and health, as well as her professional networks both within and outside academia. Edilene is a member of the Public Health Association of Australia and the International Association of Public Participation.
Her leadership abilities have been demonstrated through her coordination roles in the professional sector prior to joining academia as a project coordinator. Currently, she is also a member of a newly established Early Career Network at the University.

Edilene’s research interests encompass public engagement exercises, the inclusion of marginalised voices in decision-making, patient involvement in research and healthcare policy, and wellbeing initiatives in both educational environments and the workplace.

I am a social and public health researcher with a focus on engaging the public and patients in research and policy initiatives. My research interests include public engagement and participation in decision-making in the health sector and other arenas, particularly for marginalised groups.

Currently, I am involved in a project to increase openness in stem cell research and therapeutics in Australia - EOAR (Enabling Openness in Australia Stem Cell Research - Home | Enabling Openness in Australian stem cell Research | EOAR). 

My previous projects have explored the role of patient and public involvement in health policy decision-making in the area of Health Technology Assessment.

Additionally, I have conducted research on wellbeing initiatives within the workplace (with leaders and students).

 

Eligible to co-supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2024 - 2024 Course Coordinator University of Adelaide
    2022 - ongoing NHMRC Research fellow University of Adelaide
    2019 - 2019 Teaching assistant The University of Adelaide
    2019 - 2022 Research Assistant University of South Australia
    2015 - 2015 Research Assistant The University of Adelaide

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2016 Fellowship Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships 2016 The Australian Government Department of Education and Training Australia -
    2015 Scholarship Australia Postgraduate Award The University of Adelaide Australia -
    2015 Scholarship Department of Premier and Cabinet Supplementary Scholarship South Australian Department of Premier and Cabinet Australia -

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    Portuguese Can peer review
    Spanish; Castilian Can read and understand spoken

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 University of Adelaide Australia PhD
    2014 University of Adelaide Australia Master of Philosophy (Public Health)
    State University of Campinas Brazil Science Communication Grad. Diploma
    Rio de Janeiro State University Brazil Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
    Rio de Janeiro State University Brazil Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

  • Research Interests
    Decision Making Health Policy Public Health Public Policy Stakeholder Engagement Applied Ethics

Course Coordinator

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

Qualitative Research Methods (honours) School of Business

 

Teaching Assistant

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

Teaching assistant for the Health and Illness in Populations course (School of Public Health)



March 2019 - December 2019

Facilitator/teaching assistant for classes of the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences

The course relates to basic research and professional oral/written communication skills for first-year students of a University course. This role also involved marking assignments and providing feedback to students in writing and face-to-face.

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2021 - ongoing Member International Association for Public Part Australia
    2013 - ongoing Member PHAA Australia
  • Position: NHMRC Ext Fund Res Fellow (A)
  • Phone: 83135296
  • Email: edilene.lopesmcinnes@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: Napier, floor Seventh Floor
  • Room: 722A
  • Org Unit: School of Humanities
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