2025 UniSQ Health Research Symposium

Professor Amy Mullens, AHPRA-registered since 2001, has over 25 years’ experience in clinical and health psychology. She has led and co-led funded research (more than $8.6 million) in health equity, chronic conditions and diseases, sexual and reproductive health, and gender and sexuality. Mullens is a Professor in UniSQ’s School of Psychology and Wellbeing and leads the Health Equity Research team within the UniSQ Health Institute.

She serves as President of the Sexual Health Society of Queensland and Co-Chair of the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Alliance. Her research has over 2100 citations (h-index 26, i10 index = 48) and earned a Women in Technology Diversity and Inclusion award in 2022. She has also served in several board member roles with Ipswich Hospital Foundation, DVAC and Ipswich Women's Health and Sexual Assault Service.

Chris Mills, CEO of Strategenics, is proving world-class AI healthcare innovation can thrive beyond big cities. From regional Queensland, he leads development of AI solutions transforming healthcare delivery, including practical, real-world deployments that improve patient outcomes. His approach emphasizes sustainable innovation, responsible risk management, and community-centered design for diverse populations.

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Quantum Technology at UQ, Chris combines academic rigor with hands-on expertise, adding to his AI-focused Master’s and business background. As a founding Board Member of Hydrogen Queensland and Chapter Director for Queensland AI Hub, he actively shapes Australia’s innovation ecosystem. His insights carry credibility - built on creating impactful AI solutions that prioritize technology as a force for community good.

Joshua McRae is Nursing Director of Informatics and Digital Health at Queensland Health and Clinical Informatician Research Conjoint with eHealth QLD and the Queensland Digital Health Centre, UQ. He leads initiatives to improve clinical care through digital innovation and statewide research projects using data from Queensland’s electronic medical record (EMR).

With over a decade in emergency nursing and clinical informatics, Josh has held statewide roles including Clinical Nurse Consultant and Technical Advisor. He has driven the development and implementation of multiple clinical analytics products, leveraging EMR and enterprise system data to enhance healthcare delivery across Queensland.

Lisa Pomery is the Manager of Information Security at West Moreton Health, where she leads strategic initiatives to safeguard digital infrastructure and protect patient data across the health service. With extensive experience in cybersecurity and risk management, Lisa plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with national standards and fostering a culture of digital safety.

Her leadership supports the secure delivery of healthcare services in an increasingly connected environment. Lisa is passionate about empowering teams with the knowledge and tools to mitigate cyber threats, and she continues to drive innovation in health information security across the West Moreton region.

Professor Rajib Rana, PhD, FACS, is a leader in affective computing and Quantum Machine Learning (QML) for human affect inference. He developed the world’s first AI for mental health triage, achieving 80% accuracy in in a successful Queensland Health trial, and models predicting depressive episodes weeks ahead via real-time speech analysis.

As Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing and Program Director of UniSQ’s Master of Data Science, he shapes the field’s future. Rana has secured over $2.2 million in competitive funding and consistently translates advanced AI into real-world clinical trials, driving innovation with direct pathways to mental health impact.