Drew Meehan

Here you'll see an eclectic mix of public health, cancer care, and loneliness content. Also some solid Taylor Swift content. No, I won't pick a lane.

[Frontiers - Public Health @FrontPubHealth]

New Research: Community-level determinants of loneliness and social isolation: a population-based cohort study across younger and older adults https://t.co/YDM1j18tQ3 #FrontiersIn #PublicHealth

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

Today was my last class of my first semester of teaching (on my birthday, no less). What a lovely reminder this semester has been that I am on the right path! I have loved every minute of helping students ‘connect the dots’. @HealthSci_WSU @westernsydneyu

[ANZJPH @anzjph]

"This review highlights that more needs to be done in cancer research to achieve true partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and researchers." Read more from @DrMandyMH, @JohnnyGilroy et al in the latest open access article: https://t.co/FUJQ9FTNKW

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

To advance and prioritise appropriate involvement of Indigenous peoples in cancer research, the onus must be on 'systems owners', including academic journals and institutions, to require and report genuine engagement as standard practice. https://t.co/814CzceiEX

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

The second in a series of publications we have worked on at @CancerCouncilOz has been published looking at cancer research that has been conducted in Australia involving Indigenous communities: https://t.co/814CzceiEX

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

In case you missed the first in this series, we investigated cancer experiences and supportive care needs using a Westernised systematic review methodology: https://t.co/a434zYF1pY

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

Dr Tiller’s tireless work continues to inspire.

[Dr Jane Tiller @JaneMTiller]

PLEASE READ, ACT & RT!

Many of you might not know that if you have a genetic test, a life insurer can use the information to discriminate against you. Or maybe you do know, but you've never had genetic testing, so don't think it applies to you... 1/4

https://t.co/K7zvEAASZ9

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

My first first author paper was published overnight. I feel like a real researcher now! Give it a read here: https://t.co/tJMA75lGPZ

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

Nothing like printing your work on a massive sheet of paper and bringing it to #COSA23

[Abdullah Sheriffdeen @its_the_sheriff]

Incredible talk on the social and personal impacts of loneliness by @DrewMeehan2 at #AustPH2023. Saying hello actually goes a long way!

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

In chilly Hobart for the #AustPH2023. Really enjoying the conference so far! Catch me presenting in the concurrent session on Thursday about loneliness, social isolation and potential next steps.

[Dr Meming @Dr_Meming]

Me at conferences trying to talk to PIs

[Dr Jane Tiller @JaneMTiller]

PLEASE RT💜🧬: The final report of our genetic discrimination project is out today at https://t.co/F0MB7MK8zj
It makes clear recommendations to the Aus government to prohibit the use of genetic test results in risk-rated insurance underwriting.
A thread about our findings...
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[Hannah @HannahWolfy]

Dearest Ticketek please let me past the lounge today, I would really love to see the rest of the house… like really, really , really. #ticketek

[ely kreimendahl @ElyKreimendahl]

when I’m rejected: yes I am terrible, you’re so right for this

when I’m accepted: wow they must just have really low standards

[Tanya Buchanan @tanbuc]

Today the @ausgov chose public health over Big Tobacco profits.
The proposed changes to stop the import of non-prescription e-cigarettes, ban single-use vapes and introduce measures to reduce the product’s appeal are a big step forward.
To everyone involved - thank you.

[The PhD Place @ThePhDPlace]

An academic on holiday like

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

How about banning all gambling advertising in the league, not just from the front of match day shirts? This just isn’t enough #unhealthyadvertising

[Premier League @premierleague]

Premier League clubs have today collectively agreed to withdraw gambling sponsorship from the front of clubs’ matchday shirts, becoming the first sports league in the UK to take such a measure voluntarily in order to reduce gambling advertising

➡️ https://t.co/FG6V7sJcds

[Drew Meehan @DrewMeehan2]

People… Please remember at all times in the sun, but especially after a cancer scare, to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide!

[Hugh Jackman @RealHughJackman]

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[Julie Redfern AM ♡ @JRedHeart]

Looks like 2.9% success rate for #ECR scheme and zero awarded in population health and health services #mrff #wow #nhmrc #emcrs