Dr Jocelyn Tan

Associate Professor
PhD, MSc, BSc

jocelyn.tan@nd.edu.au

  • Biography

    Jocelyn is dedicated to improving health outcomes and empowering individuals to live healthier, happier lives. With a foundation as a genetic counsellor and an extensive background in chronic disease research, Jocelyn has a particular interest in the early life origins of health with a focus on the impact of health inequalities. Currently, her work focuses on reducing the health and well-being impacts of experiencing homelessness and unstable housing during pregnancy and in-utero for women and their children.

  • Research expertise and supervision

    • Chronic disease, developmental conditions, life course development
    • Masters of Philosophy (2022 - current)
    • Honours (completed 2023)

  • Journal articles and proceedings

    • Marck, C.H., Galna, B., van der Mei, I.A.F., Laslett, L.L., Tan, J., Gibbs, L., Kermode, A.G., Walker, D.I., Learmonth Y.C. (2024). Crisis preparation for people with multiple sclerosis in Australia: a cross-sectional survey of needs. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsee.2024.104586
    • Tan, J. Ng, C.A. Hart, N.H. Rantalainen, T. Sim, M. Scott, D. Zhu, K. Hands, B. Chivers, P. (2023) Reduced peak bone mass in young adults with low motor competence. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. DOI: 10.1002/jbm.4788
    • Tan, J. Murphy, M. Hart, N. Rantalainen, T. Bhoyroo, R. Chivers, P.(2022) Association of developmental coordination disorder and low motor competence with impaired bone health: a systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 129. DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104324
    • Tan, J.L.K. Ylä-Kojola, A.M. Eriksson J.G. Salonen M.K., Wasenius N., Hart, N.H. , Chivers, P. Rantalainen T. Lano, A.  Piitulainen, H. (2022) Effect of childhood developmental coordination disorder on adulthood physical activity; Arvo Ylppö longitudinal study, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine in Science and Sports, DOI: 10.1111/sms.14144
    • Tan J., Siafrikas, A., Rantalaiinen, T., Hart, N.H., McIntyre, F., Hands, B., Chivers, P. (2020). Impact of a multimodal exercise program on tibial bone health in adolescents with Developmental Coordination Disorder: an examination of feasibility and potential efficiacy. JMNI 20(4), 445-471.

  • Conference papers

    • Tan, J. Rantalainen, T., Hart, N., Chivers, P. (2023). Uncovering the link between low physical activity and poor bone health: A synthesis of research findings. Science on the Swan, Perth.
    • Ekin, A., Tan, J., Leighton, S., Chivers, P. (2023). Feed your muscles; a quasi experimental mixed method trial exploring dietary education in a rehabilitation setting. John Foragarty Forum. University of Western Australia.
    • Tan, J. Ng, C.A. Hart, N. Rantalainen, T. Sim, M. Scott, D. Zhu, K. Chivers, P. (2022).  The way they move? Loading differences and bone health in adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Raine Study Symposium.
    • Tan, J. Ylä-Kojola, A.M. Eriksson, J. Salonen, M. Wasenius, N. Hart, N. Chivers, P. Rantalainen, T. Lano, A.  Piitulainen, H. (2022). Developmental Coordination Disorder and physical activity in young adulthood: Arvo Ylppö 20-year longitudinal study. 14th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder.
    • Tan, J. Rantalainen, T. Hart, N. Chivers, P. Laukkanen, A. Niemistö, D. Sääkhslahti, A. (2022). Effect of Developmental Coordination Disorder on childhood osteogenic physical activity. 14th International Conference on Developmental Coordination Disorder.

  • Professional affiliations

    • Wellbeing and engagement lead, Western Australian Bone Research Collaboration
    • Member, International Society for Children's Bone Health
    • Member, Australian Association for Adolescent Health

  • Community engagement

    • Member on advisory groups (disability and neurodiversity, children physical activity)
    • School board membership and leadership
    • Submissions on government policy
    • Provision of professional development sessions for Government and private businesses

  • Awards

    • 2023 Aspire Awards (Finalist)
    • 2019 Best presentation. Consumer involvement session. Child Health Symposium. Perth Children's Hospital. Feasibility of a targeted exercise intervention to improve bone health in youth.

  • Other

    Research Grants:

    • Tan, J., Wood L., Geraghty, S. (2024). Predictors of health outcomes in women and children experiencing homelessness during pregnancy. University of Notre Dame Eary Career Researcher ($9,947)
    • Wood, L. Vallesi, S., Tan, J. (2023). Tracking the impact of homelessness on pregnancy, birth, and child development outcomes, and what difference housing and health interventions can make. University of Notre Dame Big Ideas: PVCR Strategic Initiatives Fund. ($50,000).