Dr Sze Yan Cheung is a lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide and work as a health psychologist at the CALHN Pain Management Unit. She previously worked with people having burn injuries and cardiac issues within a hospital setting, and in private practice. Her current research focuses on the relationship between physical and mental health and areas of interest include chronic illnesses (persistent pain, cardiac issues) and psychological wellbeing in people from migrant backgrounds.

Professor Anna Chur-Hansen is an Endorsed Health Psychologist and a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. From 2013-2019 she was the Head of the School of Psychology, University of Adelaide. In 2008 she introduced the Master of Psychology (Health) alongside her colleagues, Professors Turnbull and Winefield. In recognition of her leadership in curriculum design, contributions to the workforce and to the profession, she was awarded the Australian Psychological Society National Distinguished Service Award in 2011 and the Australian Psychological Society College of Health Psychologists’ Award for Outstanding Service in 2017. She was made a Fellow of the Higher Education and Research Development Society of Australasia in 2007 and a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators in 2016. In 2022 she was made a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Dr Melissa Oxlad is a Health and Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide. She is currently the Master of Psychology (Health) Program Coordinator and the Academic Lead for Internships and Employability. In 2020, she was awarded the APS Early Career Teaching Award. Dr Oxlad also has many years experience providing clinical services in government, private practice and not-for-profit health services. Her PhD research examined psychological risk factors for adverse physical and psychological outcomes in cardiac surgery patients. Her current research focuses on the relationship between physical and mental health, including in relation to fertility and reproductive health, maternal health care, and men’s health. This includes how people make sense of, adjust to, and live with chronic illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and cardiac health issues. See https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/melissa.oxlad