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Sameera Ansari

Sameera Ansari

Physiotherapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    COPD | Multimorbidity | Clinical Trials | Implementation Science | Integrated Care | Digital Health | Primary Health Care | Public Health

  • Education

    • Seetha Kingston House Higher Secondary School

      1998 - 2000
      HSC - Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology

    • UNSW

      2014 - 2018
      Doctor of Philosophy - Public Health Understanding and intervening to improve self-management of COPD in the context of multi-morbidity

    • Sri Ramachandra Institute Of Higher Education and Research

      2005 - 2007
      Master of Physiotherapy Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences

    • Sri Ramachandra Institute Of Higher Education and Research

      2000 - 2005
      Bachelor of Physiotherapy

  • Experience

    • Sri Ramachandra University Hospital

      Aug 2004 - Jun 2007
      Physiotherapist

    • Eduscan

      Nov 2007 - Mar 2009
      Physiotherapist

    • The Health Galaxy Physiotherapy Centre

      May 2009 - Apr 2010
      Physiotherapist

    • SRM University (Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University)

      May 2010 - Nov 2010
      Visiting Academic

    • Harvey Norman

      Jul 2011 - Feb 2013
      Advertising Coordinator/Copywriter

    • UNSW

      Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
      Research Assistant, Learning and Teaching Unit

    • South Eastern Sydney Medicare Local

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
      Planning and Evaluation Coordinator

    • UNSW

      Mar 2014 - Aug 2017

      • MRes Candidate and NHMRC PhD Scholar, School of Public Health and Community Medicine

        Apr 2013 - Aug 2017

      • Exam Supervisor, Medicine Education and Student Office

        Sept 2013 - Nov 2014

      • Research Assistant, School of Public Health and Community Medicine

        Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

    • University of Sydney

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
      Research Assistant, Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Group

    • UNSW

      Oct 2017 - Jun 2021

      • Post-Doctoral Researcher, WHO Collaborating Centre on eHealth (AUS-135), School of Population Health

        Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

      • Sessional Academic, School of Population Health

        Jul 2014 - Jun 2021

      • Research Fellow, South Eastern Sydney Research Collaboration Hub

        Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

      • Research Assistant, WHO Collaborating Centre on eHealth (AUS-135), SPHCM

        Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

    • Western Sydney University

      Feb 2019 - May 2020
      Research Officer, School of Nursing and Midwifery

    • World Health Organization

      Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
      Digital Health Planning & Implementation Consultant

    • UNSW

      Sept 2021 - now

      • Senior Research Fellow, School of Population Health

        Jul 2024 - now

      • Research Fellow, School of Population Health

        Sept 2021 - Jun 2024

    • Bond University

      Nov 2021 - now
      Honorary Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Beginning to Teach for ECRs and HDRs

      UNSW Learning and Teaching Unit
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    • Foundations of University Learning and Teaching

      UNSW Learning and Teaching Unit
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    • Essentials of Higher Degree Research Supervision

      UNSW Research Training
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Early Career Research Excellence Award School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney Aug 2024 For demonstrated significant knowledge impact through research excellence.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Plenary Speaker Asian Pacific Society of Respirology and World Health Organization Nov 2022 I was invited to present my work at the inaugural Big 5 Lung Diseases Joint Workshop at the 26th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology in Seoul, South Korea.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Guest Speaker GoldNet Research Network Jun 2022 I was invited to present my experiences about involving the general practice team in research.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Invited Speaker Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Mar 2022 I was invited by the Faculty of Physiotherapy at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research in Chennai, India to present the inaugural Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences alumni webinar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QixUh9GAHQlY2uUngHl7rT9rDYSXVow9/view
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      News Article The Daily Telegraph Mar 2022 I was interviewed about the public health impact of mould infestation following floods in New South Wales and Queensland: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_MRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fnewslocal%2Fnsw-floods-how-to-get-rid-of-the-mould-in-your-home-caused-by-floods-heavy-rain%2Fnews-story%2F2f952c63cdc239a451990d5dad537c9a&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=dynamic-cold-test-noscore&V21spcbehaviour=append
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Top Published Journal Article npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine Sep 2020 The main findings paper from my doctoral research on self-management of COPD in the context of multi-morbidity was one of the most downloaded articles published in 2020 in the journal, npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine: https://www.nature.com/collections/dcbhcdhbdd
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Respiratory Primary Healthcare Key Opinion Leader AstraZeneca May 2020 I was identified by AstraZeneca Global as a Key External Expert for potential collaboration.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Finalist - Graham Painton Clinical Respiratory Research Fellowship UNSW Sydney Apr 2020
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Media Article UNSW School of Public Health and Community Medicine Apr 2020 My innovative research on self-management of COPD in the context of multi-morbidity was showcased on the SPHCM website: https://sphcm.med.unsw.edu.au/news/person-centred-program-improves-healthcare-people-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Expert Panelist NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation Dec 2018 I was invited by the NSW ACI to be part of an expert advisory panel for a Leading Better Value Care workshop on COPD and CHF attended by healthcare professionals across the state.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Australian Research Expert Interview GlaxoSmithKline Nov 2017 I was interviewed by GSK Asia Pacific about my innovative doctoral research on self-management of COPD in the context of multi-morbidity: https://gskvideo.edgesuite.net/HealthSites/Health/Philippines/MP4/rfresp017417_sameera_ansari_podcast_v02.mp4
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      ERS Young Scientist Sponsorship European Respiratory Society Jun 2017 I was awarded a competitive Young Scientist Sponsorship by the European Respiratory Society towards presenting my doctoral research at the 2017 ERS International Congress in Milan, Italy.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Top-ranked scientific abstract among junior investigators in the Asia-Pacific region Asian Pacific Society of Respirology Apr 2017 I was invited to present my doctoral research at the APSR International Symposium on Respiratory Diseases at the 2017 American Thoracic Society International Conference in Washington DC, USA.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Inaugural Research Student Award Postgraduate Council, UNSW Sydney Nov 2016 For creating a lively research environment and supportive social atmosphere among my cohort.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Inaugural HDR Student Representative Primary Health Care Research & Information Service Feb 2015 I was invited by PHCRIS to join the Conference Advisory Committee for planning the 2015 Primary Health Care Research Conference.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      NHMRC Dora Lush Biomedical Postgraduate Research Scholarship National Health and Medical Research Council Jan 2015 Competitive scholarship to encourage doctoral researchers of outstanding ability from a health-related discipline to gain biomedical research experience.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      UNSW Australian Postgraduate Award Commonwealth of Australia Jul 2014 Competitive scholarship for doctoral researchers of exceptional research potential.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Best Outgoing Student - MPT, Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences Sri Ramachandra University Mar 2008 University gold medal and certificate of merit for academic, clinical and research excellence.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Best Outgoing BPT Student Sri Ramachandra University Mar 2005 University gold medal and certificate of merit for academic and clinical excellence.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Best Outgoing Physiotherapy Internee Sri Ramachandra College of Physiotherapy Jan 2005 Certificate of merit and token of appreciation for outstanding health service delivery.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Founder Chancellor Award Sri Ramachandra University Sep 2001 Cash prize and certificate of merit for first rank in foundation year of Bachelor's degree.
    • Awarded to Sameera Ansari
      Best Outgoing Student in Grade 12 Seetha Kingston House Higher Secondary School Jan 2001 Certificate of merit and rolling trophy for all-round achievement.