Brigid Lynch

Brigid Lynch is an experienced researcher in cancer epidemiology, currently serving as the Deputy Head and Principal Fellow at Cancer Council Victoria since August 2014, where leadership focuses on the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and cancer risk. Additionally, Brigid holds an honorary Principal Fellow position at the University of Melbourne within the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Prior roles include Principal Epidemiologist at the Department of Health & Human Services in Victoria, Senior Research Officer at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Epidemiology at Alberta Health Services. Brigid's educational background includes a PhD in Population Health from The University of Queensland, a Master's in Science Communication from Central Queensland University, and a Bachelor's in Human Movement Studies and Psychology from The University of Queensland.