Overview
Background
A/Prof Janni Leung (PhD) is an NHMRC Development Fellow at National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) at The University of Queensland. Their program of research includes investigating the epidemiology of substance use and mental health because they are both major public health issues that commonly occur together. This research program had made paradigm-changing development through 100+ articles, which have recognised impact (15,000+ cites, 30% output in the top 1% citation percentile). Many of their work involves conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and applying statistical models to epidemiological data on addiction and mental health issues to better understand their impacts on populations. Her work is used to inform policies on how to reduce the disease burden caused by addiction and mental health problems in Australia and overseas. Janni is committed to conducting high-quality rigorous research to generate empirical epidemiological evidence to inform decisions to prevent addiction-related harms in the population.
Teaching and supervision: They have qualifications and training in public health, sociology, and psychology. In addition, they have strong research and teaching experience in epidemiology and biostatistics. Janni has worked with a range of students from diverse demographic and cultural backgrounds, including mature-aged students and students with family responsibilities. She currently has a topic available for a self-motivated student interested in addiction research. Janni’s current research focus is on the epidemiology and disease burden associated with mental and substance use disorders across the globe.
Consultation: Janni is available for private consultation and workshop presentations on request for various research methodological and statistical topics, e.g. systematic reviews and meta-analysis, questionnaire and survey designs, cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses.
Where can you find Janni: Janni is based at the UQ St Lucia campus with regular visits to the Long Pocket and Herston campuses. You may also catch Janni at the APSAD conference.
Availability
- Associate Professor Janni Leung is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Substance use, substance abuse, and substance dependence
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Mental health and mental disorders
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Epidemiology, public health
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Burden of disease
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Higher education
Works
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2011
Journal Article
Social support and mortality: If you're sick, friends can't save you
McLaughlin,Deirdre, Leung, Janni, Almeida, Osvaldo P. and Dobson, Annette (2011). Social support and mortality: If you're sick, friends can't save you. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 59 (10), 1984-1986. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03610_16.x
2011
Journal Article
Living with stairs: Functioning in a large cohort of older Australian adults
McLaughlin, Deirdre, Leung, Janni, Byles, Julie and Dobson, Annette (2011). Living with stairs: Functioning in a large cohort of older Australian adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 59 (8), 1560-1562. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03530.x
2011
Journal Article
The effect of having a partner on activities of daily living in men and women aged 82-87 years
Pachana, Nancy A., McLaughlin, Deirdre, Leung, Janni, McKenzie, Samantha J. and Dobson, Annette (2011). The effect of having a partner on activities of daily living in men and women aged 82-87 years. Maturitas, 68 (3), 286-290. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.11.009
2011
Journal Article
Psychological distress is associated with tobacco smoking and quitting behaviour in the Australian population: Evidence from national cross-sectional surveys
Leung, J, Gartner, C, Dobson, A, Lucke, J and Hall, W (2011). Psychological distress is associated with tobacco smoking and quitting behaviour in the Australian population: Evidence from national cross-sectional surveys. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 45 (2), 170-178. doi: 10.3109/00048674.2010.534070
2011
Conference Publication
Physical activity and all-cause mortality in older women and men
Brown, W., McLaughlin, D., Leung, J., Flicker, L., Almeida, O., Hankey, G., Lopez, D., McCaul, K. and Dobson, A. (2011). Physical activity and all-cause mortality in older women and men. 2011 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport Optimising health and fitness–Participation, prevention and performance, Perth, WA, Australia, 19–22 October 2011. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.11.212
2011
Conference Publication
Absolute risk charts for death within 10 years for Australian in their 70'S by behavioural risk factors
Dobson, A., Brown, W., Hankey, G., Almeida, O., Byles, J., McLaughlin, D., Leung, J., McCaul, K. and Flicker, L. (2011). Absolute risk charts for death within 10 years for Australian in their 70'S by behavioural risk factors. IEA World Congress of Epidemiology, Edinburgh, Scotland, 7-11 August 2011. United Kingdom: B M J Group. doi: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976h.99
2010
Conference Publication
Living with stairs: Functioning among older Australian men and women
Byles, J., McLaughlin, D., Leung, J., Dobson, A., Brown, W. and Flicker, L. (2010). Living with stairs: Functioning among older Australian men and women. MALDEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC.
2010
Conference Publication
Why do women complain more about sleep problems than do men?
Byles, J, McLaughlin, D, Leung, J, Flicker, L, Almeida, O and Hankey, G (2010). Why do women complain more about sleep problems than do men?. Abstracts of the 43nd National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology,, Hobart, Australia, 17-19 November 2010.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Janni Leung is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Available Dissertation and Thesis Topics (No International Scholarships Available)
How to apply – Send your CV, academic transcript, and cover letter to <j.leung1@uq.edu.au>
- Epidemiology of mental and substance use disorders
- Harmful alcohol use and alcohol use disorders
- Video gaming addiction in youth and across different population groups
- Smoking in South-East Asia
- Substance use treatment service use
- Cost-effectiveness of addiction interventions
*Propose your own topics. Research projects would be suitable to those:
- Highly motivated, proactive, and self-directed
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Has completed or is enrolled to complete the UQ library workshop on systematic reviews and database searching
- Able to travel to St Lucia, The University of Queensland
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Areas of RHD supervision
- Psychiatry epidemiology
- Alcohol use disorders
- Alcohol drinking behavior
- Tobacco smoking
- Gaming addiction
- Video game play behaviours
- Injecting drug use
- Person who inject drugs
- Substance use
- Substance dependence
- Substance abuse
- Drug use disorders
- Amphetamine / methamphetamine
- Cocaine / Heroin
- Marijuana / Cannabis
- Psycho-stimulants
- Mental health and mental disorders
- Depression & anxiety
- Public attitudes
- Burden of disease
- Treatment rates and treatment gaps
- Risk factors and outcomes of substance use
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Adolescent exposure to online cannabis advertisements
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Dr Tesfa Yimer
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Doctor Philosophy
Medicinal Cannabis Use in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic
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Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing self-confidence in school-aged adolescents for prevention impulsive behaviors (substance addiction, risky sexual behavior, gambling and internet addiction) and mental illnesses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Professor Leanne Hides, Dr Carmen Lim
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Doctor Philosophy
Learning from the opioid crisis - Preventing the proliferation of prescription stimulant for non-medical use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Dr Natalie Thomas
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Public Health Impacts of Vaping Product Use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Social media and substance use among young people
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Vaping - Insight into Australian Cannabis Policies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Utilisation of data linkage to determine the long-term health and substance use outcomes of residential substance use treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leanne Hides, Dr Dominique De Andrade
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Mental health services in low resource settings: Treatment gap, service utilization, and barriers to mental health service use
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Professor Leanne Hides
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Cannabis Legalisation: An Empirical Analysis Causes of Attitudinal Change in the U.S. and Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Professor Leanne Hides
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Emerging trends of cannabis vaping in the USA and Canada: Prevalence, correlates, and online presence
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
Media
Enquiries
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- Disease burden
- Mental health
- Substance abuse
- Substance dependence
- Substance use
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