ProfessorIlona Juraskova

Professor Ilona Juraskova is actively involved in teaching and research at the School of Psychology, where she leads the healthCARE research group. A clinical psychologist by training, Ilona has over 25 years of experience in health psychology research dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with medical and mental health conditions, and for their families. 

• Professor of Health Psychology, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney (2021 - present)
• Deputy Director, Centre of Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making (CeMPED), The University of Sydney (2008 - 2025)
• Associate Professor, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney (2016 - 2020)
• Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney (2012 - 2015)
• Early Career Development Research Fellow (part-time), Cancer Institute NSW (2008 - 2011)
• Lecturer (part-time), School of Psychology, The University of Sydney (2008 - 2011)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney (2004 - 2007)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Psycho-Oncology), The University of Sydney (1998 - 2003)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), The University of Sydney (1995 - 2003)
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology - Honours Class I), The University of Sydney (1994 -1997)