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Research interests
Jennifer joined the Division of Health and Social Care Research in May 2013 after being awarded a PhD in Public Health & Epidemiology in 2013 from the University of Otago, Wellington School of Medicine, New Zealand. Jennifer is also part-time seconded at King’s Imaging Technology Evaluation Centre (KITEC) as a Medical Statistician.
Jennifer was awarded her PhD in 2013 in Public Health & Epidemiology, titled “The Burden and Risk Factors for Death from the 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic amongst the New Zealand Military Forces of World War One”. Jennifer’s research interests include investigating aspects of life-course, historical and infectious disease epidemiology; specifically transmission and containment of influenza, both pandemic and seasonal strains. Jennifer also has research interests in historical epidemiology, military history, pandemic preparedness, disease modelling (including transmission dynamics), health workforces and policy, and statistical methodologies.
BSc (Psychology and Applied Statistics), Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
PGDip (Public Health with Credit), Otago University, New Zealand
PhD, Otago University, New Zealand
AKC (Associate of King's College London), United Kingdom
PGCAP (Higher Education), King's College London, United Kingdom
FHEA, United Kingdom.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Theology and Ethics, Associate of King's College London, King's College London
Award Date: 1 Dec 2016
Higher Education, Postgraduate Certificate , PgCap, King's College London
Award Date: 1 Dec 2016
Doctor of Philosophy, The Burden and Risk Factors for Death from the 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic amongst the New Zealand Military Forces of World War One, University of Otago
Award Date: 1 Jan 2013
Postgraduate Diploma, Public Health, University of Otago
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Applied Statistics, Victoria University of Wellington
Award Date: 1 Jan 2006
Keywords
- D501 World War I
- U Military Science (General)
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- RZ Other systems of medicine
- Q Science (General)
- HA Statistics
- HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
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New Zealand’s experience of the 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic: A systematic review after 100 years
Summers, J., Baker, M. & Wilson, N., 14 Dec 2018, In: New Zealand Medical Journal. 131, 1487, p. 54-69 16 p., 131 (1487).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
17 Citations (Scopus) -
Risk factors for death from pandemic influenza in 1918–1919: a case–control study
Summers, J., Stanley, J., Baker, M. G. & Wilson, N., May 2014, In: Influenza And Other Respiratory Viruses. 8, 3, p. 329-338 10 p., N/A.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access22 Citations (Scopus) -
The influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 in two remote island nations: Iceland and New Zealand
Summers, J., Wilson, N., Baker, M. G. & Gottfredsson, M., 19 Apr 2013, In: New Zealand Medical Journal. 126, 1373, p. 74-80 7 p., N/A.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Mortality risk factors for pandemic influenza on New Zealand troop ship, 1918
Summers, J., Wilson, N., Baker, M. & Shanks, G., Dec 2010, In: Emerging Infectious Diseases. 16, 12, p. 1931-1937 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access33 Citations (Scopus) -
The Burden and Risk Factors for Death from the 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic amongst the New Zealand Military Forces of World War One
Summers, J., 2013, University of Otago.Research output: Other contribution
Projects
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A cluster randomised trial to assess the feasibility of a pelvic floor muscle training programme for stress urinary incontinence in women delivered through hair and beauty salons
Sackley, C. (Primary Investigator), Godfrey, E. (Co-Investigator), McLachlan, S. (Co-Investigator) & Summers, J. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/2017 → 31/03/2020
Project: Research
Activities
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Improving lives through research
Summers, J. (Interviewee)
9 May 2019Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Uni study influences NHS
Summers, J. (Interviewee)
3 May 2019Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Otago alumna behind UK Government’s move to help cerebral palsy children walk
Summers, J. (Interviewee)
1 May 2019Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Otago alumna behind UK Govt's move to help cerebral palsy children walk
Summers, J. (Interviewee)
1 May 2019Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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The 1918 influenza pandemic and persisting lessons for modern day New Zealand
Wilson, N. (Presenter), Summers, J. (Presenter) & Baker, M. (Presenter)
13 Dec 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
Thesis
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The Burden and Risk Factors for Death from the 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic amongst the New Zealand Military Forces of World War One
Summers, J. (Author), Wilson, N. (Supervisor) & Baker, M. (Supervisor), 2013Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
Prizes
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Research Design Service London Fellowship
Summers, J. (Recipient), 18 Dec 2018
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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The Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Travel Grant
Summers, J. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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University of Otago Division of Health Sciences PhD Travel Fund
Summers, J. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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University of Otago Division of Health Sciences PhD Travel Fund
Summers, J. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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University of Otago Postgraduate Research Student Support Fund
Summers, J. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)