Jennie Connor

Jennie Connor is a renowned epidemiologist and public health advocate, best known for her extensive research in the field of alcohol-related harm. She is currently a professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand, where she has made significant contributions to the understanding of alcohol's impact on health and society.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Jennie Connor was born and raised in New Zealand. She completed her undergraduate studies in medicine at the University of Otago, where she developed a keen interest in public health and epidemiology. After completing her medical degree, she pursued further studies in epidemiology, earning a Master's degree and later a PhD in the field.

Career[edit | edit source]

Connor began her career as a practicing physician, but her interest in public health led her to shift her focus to epidemiology. She joined the faculty of the University of Otago's Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, where she has been instrumental in shaping the department's research on alcohol-related harm.

Her research has focused on the epidemiology of alcohol-related harm, including the health effects of alcohol consumption, the social and economic costs of alcohol-related harm, and the effectiveness of policies aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm. Her work has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and has influenced public health policy both in New Zealand and internationally.

Contributions to Public Health[edit | edit source]

Connor's research has significantly advanced our understanding of the health effects of alcohol. She has been a vocal advocate for evidence-based policies to reduce alcohol-related harm, and her research has been instrumental in shaping public health policy in this area.

She has also made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology, particularly in the area of study design and statistical analysis. Her work has helped to improve the quality of epidemiological research and has been widely recognized by her peers.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

Over the course of her career, Connor has received numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions to public health and epidemiology. These include the Royal Society of New Zealand's Health Research Council Award and the New Zealand Medical Association's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Health of New Zealand.