Janice Besch Gaicd Armsf

Janice Besch GAICD ARMSF is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in grants development, research management, and leadership in the health and medical research sector. Currently serving as the Head of Grants Development at Hunter Medical Research Institute since May 2023, Janice also holds the position of Senior Associate at Outside Opinion, where academic and research consulting is provided. Additionally, Janice is a member of the Board of Directors at the National Ageing Research Institute, focusing on improving the quality of life for older individuals. Janice has held notable roles including Chief Executive Officer of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine, and Director of the NHMRC National Institute for Dementia Research. Previous leadership positions include President of the Australasian Research Management Society and Managing Director at NICM Health Research Institute. Academic credentials include a degree from Griffith University.