Adjunct Associate Professor Gudrun Dieberg

Biography

Gudrun is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Biomedical Science in the School of Science and Technology at the University of New England, NSW, Australia. Gudrun received her MSc in biology, majoring in physiology from the University of Bonn, Germany. She was awarded a Rotary Foundation Educational Award to study and perform her PhD research in endocrinology at Auburn University in Alabama, USA. Gudrun started her academic career as a lecturer at Lincoln University in New Zealand before moving to Australia.

Gudrun’s primary research focus is translational research in the area of biomedical and clinical health science. She provides a strong contribution to the University’s Research Outcomes through collaboration with other research teams in Australia (14%) and internationally (44%) achieving international distinction and attracting HDR students.

In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, Gudrun held a high administrative load over recent years. As the chair of the School of Science and Technology Teaching and Learning Committee, she was a member of three University committees until June 2018 and was the Faculty’s academic representative on the University’s Academic Board.

Gudrun has expertise in study administration, having organised several research studies and managed participants and researchers. She has experience in work health and safety, and completed her training in Project Management for Professionals.