Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall
Emeritus Professor

Wayne Hall

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Background

Wayne Hall is Emeritus Professor at the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) at the University of Queensland (January 2021-). He was a Visiting Professor at the National Addiction Centre, Kings College London (2009-2019), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2010-2021); and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW (since 2001).

Wayne was formerly Professorial Fellow (2017-2020) in and Director of the National Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research (2014-2016), an NHMRC Australia Fellow in addiction neuroethics at the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research and the Queensland Brain Institute, UQ (2009-2015); Professor of Public Health Policy in the School of Population Health (2005-2010); Director of the Office of Public Policy and Ethics at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (2001-2005) at the University of Queensland; and Director of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW (1994-2001).

In 2016 Wayne was made a Fellow of the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Wayne has advised the World Health Organization on: the health effects of cannabis use; the effectiveness of drug substitution treatment; the scientific quality of the Swiss heroin trials; the contribution of illicit drug use to the global burden of disease; and the ethical implications of genetic and neuroscience research on addiction.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Clinical sciences Health Sciences Psychology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of New South Wales
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
  • Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia

Search Professor Wayne Hall’s works on UQ eSpace

1423 works between 1975 and 2025
All (1423) Journal Article (1101) Book Chapter (129) Conference Publication (109) Book (52) Other Outputs (29) Edited Outputs (3)

1341 - 1360 of 1423 works

1991

Journal Article

Calculating standard drink units: international comparisons

Miller, William R., Heather, Nick and Hall, Wayne (1991). Calculating standard drink units: international comparisons. British Journal of Addiction, 86 (1), 43-47. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1991.tb02627.x

Calculating standard drink units: international comparisons

1990

Journal Article

Drug use, injecting practices and sexual behavior of opioid users in Sydney, Australia

Darke, Shane, Hall, Wayne and Carless, Jacqueline (1990). Drug use, injecting practices and sexual behavior of opioid users in Sydney, Australia. British Journal of Addiction, 85 (12), 1603-1609. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1990.tb01649.x

Drug use, injecting practices and sexual behavior of opioid users in Sydney, Australia

1990

Journal Article

On doing the impossible: reply (Letters to the Editor)

Hall, Wayne and Einfeld, Stewart (1990). On doing the impossible: reply (Letters to the Editor). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 24 (4), 451-452. doi: 10.3109/00048679009062898

On doing the impossible: reply (Letters to the Editor)

1990

Journal Article

The nature of drug dependence - Edwards, G., Lader, M. (Book review)

Hall, Wayne (1990). The nature of drug dependence - Edwards, G., Lader, M. (Book review). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 24 (4), 586-586. doi: 10.3109/00048679009062917

The nature of drug dependence - Edwards, G., Lader, M. (Book review)

1990

Journal Article

The Injecting and Sexual-Behavior of Intravenous-Drug-Users

Darke, S and Hall, W (1990). The Injecting and Sexual-Behavior of Intravenous-Drug-Users. Medical Journal of Australia, 153 (7), 433-433.

The Injecting and Sexual-Behavior of Intravenous-Drug-Users

1990

Journal Article

The drug market position of cocaine among young adults in Sydney

Homel, Peter, Flaherty, Bruce, Reilly, Catherine, Hall, Wayne and Carless, Jacqueline (1990). The drug market position of cocaine among young adults in Sydney. British Journal of Addiction, 85 (7), 891-897. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1990.tb03719.x

The drug market position of cocaine among young adults in Sydney

1990

Journal Article

On doing the 'impossible': inferring that a putative causal relationship does not exist

Hall, Wayne and Einfeld, Stewart (1990). On doing the 'impossible': inferring that a putative causal relationship does not exist. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 24 (2), 217-226. doi: 10.3109/00048679009077687

On doing the 'impossible': inferring that a putative causal relationship does not exist

1990

Book

A summary of research findings on health and lifestyle presented to Kimberley Aboriginal communities

Smith, R., Hunter, E., Spargo, R. and Hall, W. D. (1990). A summary of research findings on health and lifestyle presented to Kimberley Aboriginal communities. Adelaide, Australia: Division of Human Nutrition, CSIRO.

A summary of research findings on health and lifestyle presented to Kimberley Aboriginal communities

1990

Journal Article

The injecting and sexual behavior of intravenous drug users in Sydney

Darke, S., Hall, W. D. and Carless, J. (1990). The injecting and sexual behavior of intravenous drug users in Sydney. Medical Journal of Australia, 152 (8), 446-446.

The injecting and sexual behavior of intravenous drug users in Sydney

1990

Journal Article

Quantification of physical illness in psychiatric research in the elderly

Burvill, P. W., Mowry, B. and Hall, W. D. (1990). Quantification of physical illness in psychiatric research in the elderly. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 5 (3), 161-170. doi: 10.1002/gps.930050304

Quantification of physical illness in psychiatric research in the elderly

1989

Journal Article

The limitations of multivariate statistical methods in the mensuration of human misery

Hall, Wayne (1989). The limitations of multivariate statistical methods in the mensuration of human misery. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 23 (4), 503-511. doi: 10.3109/00048678909062618

The limitations of multivariate statistical methods in the mensuration of human misery

1989

Journal Article

Life events, life difficulties and confiding relationships in the depressed elderly

Emmerson, J. P., Burvill, P. W., Finlayjones, R. and Hall, W. D. (1989). Life events, life difficulties and confiding relationships in the depressed elderly. British Journal of Psychiatry, 155 (6), 787-792. doi: 10.1192/bjp.155.6.787

Life events, life difficulties and confiding relationships in the depressed elderly

1989

Journal Article

A comparison of early onset and late onset depressive illness in the elderly

Burvill, P. W., Hall, W. D., Stampfer, H. G. and Emmerson, J. P. (1989). A comparison of early onset and late onset depressive illness in the elderly. British Journal of Psychiatry, 155 (5), 673-679.

A comparison of early onset and late onset depressive illness in the elderly

1989

Journal Article

Autism is not associated with the fragile X syndrome

Einfeld, Stewart, Molony, Helen and Hall, Wayne (1989). Autism is not associated with the fragile X syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics, 34 (2), 187-193. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.1320340211

Autism is not associated with the fragile X syndrome

1989

Journal Article

Correspondence re; Reproductive behaviour and consistent patterns of abnormality in offspring of Vietnam veterans Michael A. Adena J Med Genet 1989; 26: 602-603.

Hall, Wayne and Macphee, Donald (1989). Correspondence re; Reproductive behaviour and consistent patterns of abnormality in offspring of Vietnam veterans Michael A. Adena J Med Genet 1989; 26: 602-603.. Journal of Medical Genetics, 26 (9), 603-605. doi: 10.1136/jmg.26.9.603

Correspondence re; Reproductive behaviour and consistent patterns of abnormality in offspring of Vietnam veterans Michael A. Adena J Med Genet 1989; 26: 602-603.

1989

Journal Article

Pain research and treatment - Leviton, S.J., Berkowitz, H.L. (Book review)

Hall, Wayne (1989). Pain research and treatment - Leviton, S.J., Berkowitz, H.L. (Book review). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 23 (1), 140-141. doi: 10.3109/00048678909062607

Pain research and treatment - Leviton, S.J., Berkowitz, H.L. (Book review)

1989

Journal Article

Does early referral to an on site rehabilitation programme predict an early return to work?

Strautins, P.A. and Hall, W. D. (1989). Does early referral to an on site rehabilitation programme predict an early return to work?. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety Australia and New Zealand, 5 (2), 137-143.

Does early referral to an on site rehabilitation programme predict an early return to work?

1989

Journal Article

Behavior completion mechanisms, anxiety and agoraphobia

McConaghy, Nathaniel, Silove, Derrick and Hall, Wayne (1989). Behavior completion mechanisms, anxiety and agoraphobia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 23 (3), 373-378. doi: 10.3109/00048678909068295

Behavior completion mechanisms, anxiety and agoraphobia

1989

Journal Article

The logic of a controversy: the case of Agent Orange in Australia

Hall, Wayne (1989). The logic of a controversy: the case of Agent Orange in Australia. Social Science & Medicine, 29 (4), 537-544. doi: 10.1016/0277-9536(89)90199-8

The logic of a controversy: the case of Agent Orange in Australia

1989

Journal Article

Conceptual blockbusting: a guide to better ideas - Adams J.L. (book review)

Hall, W. D. (1989). Conceptual blockbusting: a guide to better ideas - Adams J.L. (book review). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 23 (1), x-x.

Conceptual blockbusting: a guide to better ideas - Adams J.L. (book review)

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Independent Research and Evaluation of the Police Drug Diversion Program (PDDP)
    Queensland Police Service
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Using multiple data sources to understand the opioid crisis in Australia
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Review of alcohol and other drugs program
    Queensland Department of Education
    Open grant
  • 2023
    How can we minimise the adolescent uptake of vaping and related social and health harm?
    Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Common mental and substance use disorders in a 28-year follow-up of a community cohort: identification of preventive strategies from adolescence to early midlife (NHMRC Project Grant led by MCRI)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    E Cigarettes: history, evidence and policy
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Estimating per capita use and release of chemicals by wastewater analysis
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Understanding the impacts of Vaporised Nicotine Products on smoking in Australia (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Cancer Council Victoria)
    Cancer Council Victoria
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Microflow ultra high pressure liquid chromatography - high resolution mass spectrometry for chemical exposure monitoring
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Developing an approach to identifying and qualifying novel psychoactive substance (NPS) consumed in Australia
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Non-medical use of prescription stimulants by Australian university students: Attitudes, prevalence of, and motivations for use
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2018
    Centre for Research Excellence in Evidence-based Mental Health Planning: Translating Evidence into Policy and Services
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    'A disease of the brain': How do neurobiological explanations of addiction influence the attitudes and behaviour of smokers?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Randomised controlled trial of a financial counselling intervention and smoking cessation assistance to reduce smoking in socioeconomically disadvantaged groups (NHMRC Project Grant lead by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography ion trap mass spectrometer to develop new capabilities in environmental and human toxicology
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    FASD within the Criminal Justice Sector in Queensland
    Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    Addiction Genetics, Neurosciences and Public Health: Maximising the Benefits, Minimising the Pitfalls
    NHMRC Australia Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    What characterises influential population-oriented public health policy research in Australia? (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Building capacity in health economic evaluation (NHMRC Capacity Building Grant administered by the University of Newcastle)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Neuroscience of addiction: A systematic review of neuroscience research in relation to addiction
    New South Wales Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Developing new methods for building health policy capacity in Australia (ARC Linkage Project administered by La Trobe University)
    La Trobe University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Building capacity in health economic evaluation
    Capacity Building Grants in Population Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Understanding and Improving Prescribing Practice
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Knowledge And Attitudes About Life Extension Technology: Public And Stakeholder Perspectives
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    The future of tobacco control: Exploring the feasibility, acceptability and cost-effectiveness of new policy directions
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Identifying cost-effective interventions to reduce the burden of harm associated with alcohol misuse
    Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Mapping Community Engagement with Human Genetic Technologies in Australia: A Longitudinal Evaluation
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Public Perceptions of Genetic and Molecular Technologies: Implications For Cancer Prevention and Treatment
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004
    2004 Travel Scheme Cat 2_Stanford Univ; 01/03/04 to 28/03/04
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Public Research Institutions, Policy Frameworks and Biotechnology Innovation
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Genetics and criminal behaviour: Ethical and public policy implications
    Criminology Research Council
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Genetic Science, Molecular Biotechnology, and the public's perceptions of future prospects for the prevention and cure of cancer - an exploratory study.
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Analysis of the needs of the providers and recipients of service relating to alcohol in indigenous communities
    Department Health & Family Services - General
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall directly for media enquiries about:

  • Addiction
  • Alcoholism
  • Cost of health
  • Disease burden
  • Drug addiction intervention
  • Drugs - cost burden
  • Ethics in public health
  • Marijuana and public health
  • Neuroethics
  • Policy - public health
  • Population health
  • Public health
  • Smoking and public health

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