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Dr Thomas Stubbs

Senior Research Officer

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thomas.stubbs@burnet.edu.au
Dr Thomas Stubbs

Background

Thomas is a mixed-methods researcher with experience in global health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and disability, and project implementation and evaluation. 

Thomas' PhD explored the commercial determinants of smoking and e-cigarette use among young people in the ASEAN region. Thomas started his career volunteering for non-governmental organisations in Indonesia and Cambodia.

Qualifications

  • 2022: PhD, Deakin University, Australia
  • 2018: MPH, Deakin University, Australia
  • 2014: BBus, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Positions

  • 2024–current: Senior Research Officer, Global Adolescent Health, Burnet Institute
  • 2023-2024: Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney

Burnet publications

20 Jan 2025

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations Leading the Way in Child Health Research

Journal of Community Health

Thomas Stubbs

24 Jul 2023

Interventions for Young Children’s Mental Health: A Review of Reviews

Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review

Thomas Stubbs

20 Jul 2021

Commercial determinants of youth smoking in ASEAN countries: A narrative review of research investigating the influence of tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship

Tobacco Induced Diseases

Thomas Stubbs

Current projects

Healthy Minds Healthy Futures: improving mental health and wellbeing of young people in Myanmar

Healthy Minds Healthy Futures: improving mental health and wellbeing of young people in Myanmar

We are testing new ways to support young people’s mental health in Myanmar. Together, we’re designing and evaluating a model of community services and supports.

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