Cabrini Research Annual Report 2020-21 Cabrini Research Committee
Cabrini Research Committee
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CAROLINE BRAND CHAIR, CABRINI RESEARCH COMMIT TEE
The Cabrini Research Committee, a Board subcommittee, was established in 2021. It is responsible for overseeing strategy, risk and governance of Cabrini Research. The recently appointed members bring outstanding academic and business qualifications as well as diverse personal strengths and perspectives to ensure Cabrini Research is in the best position to succeed.
Caroline brings to the Cabrini Research Committee her experience as a medical specialist and health services researcher. Caroline is a consultant rheumatologist with inpatient and outpatient experience in public and private healthcare sectors. She has degrees in Medicine (Monash University) and Arts (University of Melbourne) and a Master of Public Health degree (Monash University). She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Caroline has a particular interest in designing, implementing and evaluating new models of care for people with chronic conditions and improving the quality and safety of healthcare. Caroline was Director of the Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Evaluation Unit (later known as Melbourne EpiCentre) between 2004 and 2010. She has been a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians since 1984 and is a member of the Australian Rheumatology Association. Caroline has contributed to a number of committees for both professional organisations as well as State and National health governance bodies. She was president of the Victorian Branch of the ARA between 2006-2007. Caroline is a member of the Cabrini Patient Experience and Clinical Governance Committee.
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