Kerrin Bleicher brings extensive experience across clinical, academic, and government health sectors as an epidemiologist specialising in health services research and analytics to support evidence-based decision making for better health outcomes for all Australians.
From 2020 to 2024, Kerrin led the Institute’s 45 and Up Study and its teams. She was responsible for the ongoing development of this national research resource, building engagement with participants, partners, policy makers and researchers, and fostering collaborations to support translation of knowledge from research into policy and practice.
Kerrin’s perspective is uniquely informed by her background as a healthcare provider in both public and private settings, combined with over a decade of research experience. This clinical foundation enhances her approach to population health research and analysis.
As first author of multiple peer-reviewed publications and analyst for various public reports on health system performance, Kerrin has applied her analytical expertise to provide advisory support to the cancer research study, particularly regarding methodological considerations of data from the 45 and Up Study and recruitment of participants for the Australian Cancer Risk Study. Her involvement represents the collaborative nature of modern health research, where professionals across various disciplines contribute their specialized knowledge.