Adjunct Professor
Monika Janda
Faculty of Health,
Office of the Executive Dean, Health
Biography
Prof Monika Janda is a behavioural scientist with 15 years of experience in cancer research. She has over 180 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her work at national and international conferences. Monika is currently involved in epidemiological and behavioural research to address the public health impact of- melanoma
- breast cancer
- endometrial cancer
- ovarian cancer
- brain tumours.
Awards NHMRC Career Development Award level 2 2013-2016 NHMRC Career Development Award level 1 2009-2012 VC Award of Research excellence 2013
Research interests
- Epidemiological and behavioural oncology research to address the public health impact of cancer
- Quality of Life Research
Personal details
Positions
- Adjunct Professor
Faculty of Health,
Office of the Executive Dean, Health- Kelvin Grove Q Block Membership
Institute of Health Biomedical Innovation (IHBI),
IHBI Health Projects - Kelvin Grove Q Block Membership
Keywords
Brain Tumour, Breast Cancer, Early Detection, Gynaecological Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Prevention, Quality Of Life
Discipline
Public Health and Health Services, Oncology and Carcinogenesis
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Qualifications
- Ph.d (University of Vienna)
- Master of Philosophy (University of Vienna)
Professional memberships and associations
- Member - Prevention Committee, International Psycho-Oncology Society
- Member - Scientific Advisory Committee Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group www.pocog.org.au (past chair 2013-16)
- Past member - National Working Group for Gynaecological Cancer/Cancer Australia
- Past member - Scientific Advisory Committee Cooperative Trial Group for Neuro-oncology (COGNO)
- Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
- Australian Psychological Society (College of Health Psychologists)
Teaching
Regular guest lectures in advanced epidemiology, research methods and public health
Experience
Prof Janda is working with industry partners to improve the prevention and early detection of skin cancers. Her work is influential in improving treatment for women with gynaecological cancers.
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Selected publications
- Gordon L, Brynes J, Baade P, Neale R, Whiteman D, Youl P, Aitken J, Janda M, (2017) Cost-effectiveness analysis of a skin awareness intervention for early detection of skin cancer targeting men older than 50 years, Value in Health, 20 (4), pp. 593-601.
- Janda M, Gebski V, Davies L, Forder P, Brand A, Graves N, other a, (2017) Effect of total laparoscopic hysterectomy vs total abdominal hysterectomy on disease-free survival among women with stage I endometrial cancer: A randomized clinical trial, JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association, 317 (12), pp. 1224-1233.
- Hayes S, Janda M, Cornish B, Battistutta D, Newman B, (2008) Lymphedema after breast cancer: Incidence, risk factors and effect on upper body function, Journal of Clinical Oncology, 26 (21), pp. 3536-3542.
- Manahan M, Soyer H, Loescher L, Horsham C, Vagenas D, Whiteman D, Olsen C, Janda M, (2015) A pilot trial of mobile, patient-performed teledermoscopy, British Journal of Dermatology, 172 (4), pp. 1072-1080.
- Youl P, Soyer H, Baade P, Marshall A, Finch L, Janda M, (2015) Can skin cancer prevention and early detection be improved via mobile phone text messaging? A randomised, attention control trial, Preventive Medicine, 71, pp. 50-56.
- Baade P, Janda M, Youl P, Neale R, Aitken J, Whiteman D, Gordon L, (2014) Clinical skin examination outcomes after a video-based behavioral intervention: Analysis from a randomized clinical trial, JAMA Dermatology, 150 (4), pp. 372-379.
- Hawkes A, Quinn M, Gebski V, Armes J, Brennan D, Janda M, Obermair A, (2014) Improving treatment for obese women with early stage cancer of the uterus: Rationale and design of the levonorgestrel intrauterine device +_ Metforminweight +_ loss in endometrial cancer (feMME) trial, Contemporary Clinical Trials, 39 (1), pp. 14-21.
- Janda M, Loescher L, Banan P, Horsham C, Soyer H, (2014) Lesion selection by melanoma high-risk consumers during skin self-examination using mobile teledermoscopy [Letter], JAMA Dermatology, 150 (6), pp. 656-658.
- Janda M, Loescher L, Soyer H, (2013) Enhanced skin self-examination: A novel approach to skin cancer monitoring and follow-up, JAMA Dermatology, 149 (2), pp. 231-236.
- Janda M, Gebski V, Brand A, Hogg R, Jobling T, Land R, Manolitsas T, McCartney A, Nascimento M, Neesham D, Nicklin J, Oehler M, Otton G, Perrin L, Salfinger S, Hammond I, Leung Y, Walsh T, Sykes P, Ngan H, Garrett A, Laney M, Yow Ng T, Tam K, Chan K, C David H, Pather S, Simcock B, Farrell R, Obermair A, (2010) Quality of life after total laparoscopic hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy for stage I endometrial cancer (LACE): A randomised trial, The Lancet Oncology, 11 (8), pp. 772-780.
QUT ePrints
For more publications by Monika, explore their research in QUT ePrints (our digital repository).
Awards
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2017
- Details
- Received the 2017 Scopus 'Women in Research Award'
- Type
- Recipient of a Nationally Competitive Research Fellowship
- Reference year
- 2017
- Details
- This fellowship will allow to 'Evaluate and disseminate the implementation success of a surgical training program'
- Type
- Membership of a Statutory Committee
- Reference year
- 2015
- Details
- Chair of the Scientific Advisory Commitee Psycho-Oncology Clinical Trials Group (PoCoG) 2014-2016
- Type
- Recipient of a Nationally Competitive Research Fellowship
- Reference year
- 2013
- Details
- In 2013 I was awarded a NHMRC Career Development Fellowship Level 2 (2013-1016)Fellowship Type: NHMRC Principal Research FellowshipProject Title: Integrating behaviour change and technology uptake models into skin cancer prevention and early detectionExternal Reference :1045247Years Awarded: 2013-2016Total Funding Awarded: $455,901
Research projects
- Title
- Evaluating and Disseminating the Implementation Success of a Surgical Training Program
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- 1151021
- Start year
- 2018
- Keywords
- Hysterectomy; Gynaecology; Surgical Procedures; Surgical Risk; Cancer
- Title
- Implementation of an Innovative Teledermatology Network for the Early Detection of Melanoma in High Risk Australians
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- 1153046
- Start year
- 2018
- Keywords
- Cancer; Melanoma; Dermoscopy; Implementation Science; Rct; Screening; High-Risk
- Title
- The Implementation of MinimAlly INvasivE hysterectomy (IMAGINE) Trial
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- 1145961
- Start year
- 2017
- Keywords
- Hysterectomy; Laparoscopy; Training; Surgery; Quality improvement
- Title
- Centre for Research Excellence in Sun and Health (CRESH)
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- 1001456
- Start year
- 2016
- Keywords
- Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation; Skin Cancer; Vitamin D; Health Behaviours; Melanoma
- Title
- Long-term follow-up of the Laparoscopic Approach to Carcinoma of the Endometrium (LACE) Trial - survival outcomes
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- CA-APP1098905
- Start year
- 2016
- Keywords
Supervision
Current supervisions
- Barriers and facilitators for sustaining chronic disease prevention health promotion programs in Australia
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Adjunct Professor Mary-Louise Fleming - The Effect of Novel Interventions on the Thickness of Sunscreen Application Amongst Young Children
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Dr Elke Hacker
Completed supervisions (Doctorate)
- Health-Related Quality of Life in Women with Gynaecological Cancer (2019)
- Item Response Theory: Applications of Modern Test Theory in Skin Cancer Research (2017)
- Secondary Lymphoedema Following Cancer: Association with Exercise Barriers Self-Efficacy, and Benefits of Resistance and Aerobic-Based Exercise (2015)
- Patient Perspectives of the Impact and Long-Term Management of Lymphoedema (2014)
- Factors Influencing the Impact of Primary and Secondary Prevention Strategies for Cervical Cancer Among Queensland Women (2013)
- Application of an Appearance-Based Intervention to Improve Sun Protection Outcomes of Outdoor Workers in Queensland, Australia (2012)
- Quality of life and genetics in men with prostate cancer (2011)
- The Evidenced-Based Development of an Intervention to Address the Information Needs of Adults Newly Diagnosed With Primary Brain Tumours and Their Carers (2011)