Dr. Judy
Ford
Summary of Key Expertise and Experience
- Mentor and educator in the conduct and
communication of research
- Innovative research and the application of the
findings in the natural prevention and 'cure' of reproductive problems
through lifestyle modification
- Specific expertise in Human Genetics and broad
knowledge in most areas of Genetics, Cell Biology and
Lifestyle/Preventative & Natural Health
- Wide knowledge and experience in the Health Industry in both government
and private sector.
- 25 years experience in the establishment and management of state of the
art laboratories and clinical services.
Extensive experience in public speaking to a wide range of professional
and non-professional audiences. Travelled widely and spoken at many international
conferences and at many overseas Institutes.
30 years experience in teaching and education at almost all levels,
including community, school, graduate, post-graduate.
Trained in Radio Presentation Skills and Technical Operations.
Considerable experience with the public media worldwide including
extensive publicity in the print media, including newspapers and magazines, radio (USA and
UK) and television (including the Soviet Union, Canada and USA).
Furnished legal evidence on many occasions including several court
appearances as an Expert Witness in areas of Wrongful Life,
Toxic Torts, Medical & Laboratory Negligence, Cancer.
Extensive experience in counselling.
Experience in script writing, TV and Video production for educational
programs.
Writer: Books, E-Books, Magazine Articles, Scientific
manuscripts
Able to “translate” complex concepts into everyday English!
Extensive experience in designing, managing and analysing
Questionnaire-based research.
Extensive experience in management and business.
Extensive experience in recruitment, assessment programs, training and
development programs.
Extensive experience in organisation and coordination of large and small
projects and events.
Highly skilled at networking and communicating with a diverse range of
people.
Considerable experience in staff and student training and evaluation,
including the training of visiting overseas students.
International scientific collaboration with colleagues in Asia, U.K.,
U.S.A. and many countries in both Eastern and Western Europe.
Experience (Highlights)
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Current since March 2006
July 2000 |
Appointment
at University of South Australia as Research Education Adviser
in the Sciences and Engineering disciplines
Environmental & Genetic Solutions
and its subsidiary The Lifestyle Doctor
E-business providing a range of Consultative and Counselling services in
natural fertility and preventative health |
| 1995-2000 |
CEO, M.D. Chief Scientist Genetic Consulting & Testing Pty
Ltd
Developed and directed a diagnostic genetics laboratory servicing national and
international markets. |
| 1975-1995 |
Head, Genetics Dept. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South
Australia
Appointed in 1975 to develop and direct a Genetics Service at The Queen Elizabeth
Hospital, SA. Established a comprehensive genetics resource for the Community including
not only the provision of diagnostic tests but also counselling, information sheets,
lectures and workshops. |
| 1986-1989 |
Council for Technological Change, Chairman and Consultant:
Future’s Study: Technology & Health Care |
Recognition:
Featured in Investigator Science Centre of SA
2001 Roll Call of (14) Famous Faces for innovation in the 20th Century. (The roll includes
the Nobel prize winners - Florey, Bragg, Oliphant). Dr. Ford was included for her work on lifestyle and health. She
also has entries in many biographical books including Debrett’s Handbook of Australia and
Who’s Who in the World.
She has received extensive coverage in the media, first in 1972. In 1989, Dr. Ford wrote and
presented a series of four programs on ABC PGR (Parental Guidance Recommended), entitled
“in the Womb”. These programs have since been repeated many times and have been
purchased by schools as a curriculum resource. From 1989 to 1993, the media took
considerable interest in the progress of her research into the effects of Lifestyle in
Pregnancy outcome. This was highlighted by the January 2, 1995, ABC Quantum half-hour
feature program on her life as a scientist and on her research. The Australian media has
continued to report and discuss this and other aspects of her research. In late 1995, her
work was featured on the Canadian Broadcasting Commission, the BBC and NBC Washington.
Philip Satchell’s (ABC Radio 5AN) interviewed her as special guest in his one hour
program Profiles in August 2001. She is regularly interviewed on TV Current Affairs
programs.
Boards & Advisory Committees
| 1998-
present 2003 -
2005 |
S.A.N.D.S. (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support Group),
Member, Advisory Board
Board, Rotary Adelaide
Light, Director International Services |
| 1996-1999 |
Australian Health Industry Association Board Member and
Deputy Chairperson. Founding member of the Association and Board. |
| 1995-1996 |
SA Health Advisory Committee: Member
The Committee provided advice to SA Government to foster the Health Industry in SA |
| 1994-1995 |
Advisory Committee on Genetic Services, SA Health Commission |
| 1990-1994 |
Radiation Protection Committee, SA Health Commission |
| 1991-1993 |
6th International Conference on Environmental Mutagenesis, Melbourne,
February, 1993: Member, International Advisory Committee |
| 1989-1991 |
Anti-Cancer Foundation S.A. Member, Research Advisory Committee
1982,1985,1990,1992, 1994
Convenor, various National & International Conferences |
| 1985-1989 |
Council for Technological Change, Tripartite Committee advising
SA Government |
| 1982-1985 |
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Member, Board of Management |
| 1986-1995 |
Member, Assessment Panels of many research granting Organisations
Australia & N.Z. |
| 1986-1995 |
Member, Assessment Panels of many different research granting
Organisations including:
- National Health & Medical Research Council of Australia,
- State Anti-Cancer Councils of Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales,
- St. Vincent Hospital, Victoria,
- The Children’s Medical Research Foundation SA,
- Health Research Council, New Zealand.
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Education
| 1963-1971 |
University of Sydney
- B.Sc., Bachelor of Science, major in Genetics
- First Class Honours in Genetics
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy (in Genetics)
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| 1967 |
Sydney Technical College
- Certificate in Photography
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| 1984 |
Human Genetics Society of Australasia
- Certified Clinical Cytogeneticist
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| 1994 |
S.A. Enterprise Workshop
- Executive Diploma in Business Planning
- Winner of NIES Award (business plan most likely to benefit S.A.)
- Winner of Australian Institute of Company Director’s Award (for
leadership)
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| 1995 |
Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Diploma (with Credit grading)
- Fellow Institute of Company Directors
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| 1998 |
National Speakers Association of Australia
- A.S.M. (Accredited Speaking Member)
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Professional Speaking
Experienced speaker at Workshops, In-house
Training, National and International Meetings of
Business, General Interest, Special Interest and Community Audiences.
Scientific, Medical, Teachers, Nurses, Students
The areas covered
are:
Training in research techniques and the
communication of research
• Environmental and Lifestyle effects on Health, particularly in the areas of
Cancer Prevention, Natural Reproduction, Ageing and “Environmental Illnesses”,
Optimizing Health & Performance for Business Success, Understanding &
Minimizing the negative effects of STRESS.
• Futuristic perspective of Genetics and Genetics in Society
The following is a small selection of Presentations:
October 2004 -
September 2005
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The Executive Connection:
22 presentations throughout Australia
"How to be a Success and Live to Enjoy the Benefits" |
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June 2005 |
"Power Up Your Brain and
Your Performance"
Jamestown Community Evening; Pt Pirie Community Health Day |
| May 2005 |
"Habits and Peak Performance"
International Women's Entrepreneurs Luncheon,
Queen Adelaide Club |
| November 2004 |
"Which Road to Travel"
South Australian Rural Health Conference, Mt Gambier |
| November 2002 |
Force of Habit
The Investment Club Ltd, Barossa Valley |
| October 2002 |
Strengthening Yourself Against Breast Cancer
Mercury Theatre, sponsored by Minter Ellison and Westpac Women in Business SA |
June
2002 |
Toppling Cancer
ABC Science in the Bush, Horsham Victoria |
| March 2002 |
Alzheimer’s Disease: Potential for Use and Over-Use of
Biotechnology.
Converge Symposium, Adelaide Festival of Arts |
| March 2002 |
Mankind is our Business
Rotary District 9460 (WA) Annual Conference |
| November 2001 |
Genes, Genetics and other Factors for getting us beyond 2000
Galvanisers Association of Australia
August 2001 G-L-O-W Principles of Healthy Ageing
Soroptimist International of Naracoorte, Weekend Workshop |
June
2001 |
Genetic Engineering and Gene Modification
ABC Science in the Bush, Gilgandra, NSW |
April
2001 |
From Mendel to Meddling: A Cautionary Tale
Rotary District 9810 (Victoria) Annual Conference |
Community and Sport
| 1962 – 2000 |
Over the earlier years I played competition Tennis and
Squash and took several senior positions in the organisations with whom I was associated.
I am currently sing in a choir, do Tai Chi and belong to a Writer's
Club. |
| 1990 – 1992 |
Vice-Chair of the Siena College Board. In the years that my children
were growing up, I took positions of the Management Committees at their kindergartens and
schools. |
| 2002 |
Joined Rotary International, member of Adelaide Light in Division 9500
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Publications
Author of about 100 publications including some of the more recent:
Ford JH (2005)
A Potent Mix: Cautionary Tales of Chemical Mixtures
Precedent 69: 27 - 30
Ford JH (2003)
Chemical Toxicity: How to build a Sound Case
Plaintiff 60: 31-34
Ford JH (2003)
Conducting Toxicity Cases: Starting at the Beginning
Law Society Bulletin 25:10-11
Cheffins T, Chan A, Haan EA, Ranieri E, Ryall RG, Keana RJ, Byron-Scott
R, Scott H, Gjerde EM, Nguyen AM, Ford JH, Sykes S (2000)
The impact of maternal serum screening on the birth prevalence of Down’s syndrome and
the use of amniocentesis in South Australia
Brit J Obstet Gynaecol 107: 1453-1459
Ford JH, Behrens D, McCarthy C, Hor M (1999)
Genetic tests in the workplace: detecting past or current chemical toxicity
J. Occup Health Safety-Aust NZ 15 (2): 155-160
Ford JH, Behrens D, McCarthy C, Mills K, Thomas P, Wilkin HZ (1998)
Sporadic chromosome abnormalities in human lymphocytes and previous exposure to chemicals
Cytobios 96: 179-192
Ford JH, Hor M (1998)
A sensitive test for monitoring workplace exposure to chemical “cocktails”.
Proceedings of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc. 17: 249-252
Ferguson LR, Ford JH (1997)
Overlap between mutagens and teratogens (Editorial).
Mutation Research 396: 1-8
Ford JH (1997)
Does aneuploidy per se cause developmental abnormalities?
Mutation Research 396: 195-203
Khong TY & Ford JH (1997)
Lack of correlation between conceptual karyotype and maternal response to placentation
Reprod. Fert. Dev 9: 271-274
Ford JH, Wilkin HZ, Thomas P & McCarthy C (1996)
A 13-year cytogenetic study of spontaneous abortion: Clinical applications of testing.
ANZ J. Obstet & Gynaecol 36: 314-318
Handford CA, Lynch JW, Baker E, Webb GC, Ford JH, Sutherland GR
& Schofield PR (1996)
The human glycine receptor subunit: primary structure, functional characterization and
chromosomal localization of the human and murine genes.
Molecular Brain Research 35:211-219
Ford JH & MacCormac L (1995)
Pregnancy and lifestyle study on the long-term use of the contraceptive pill and the risk
of age-related miscarriage.
Human Reproduction 10 (6) 1397-1402
Ford JH, MacCormac L, Hiller J (1994)
PALS (pregnancy and lifestyle study): association between occupational and environmental
exposure to chemicals and reproductive outcome.
Mutation Research 313: 153-164
Ford JH: “it takes two” (Reproducing naturally to-day),
1997 Environmental & Genetic Solutions
Ford JH: G-L-O-W: Principles of Healthy Ageing
2001 Environmental & Genetic Solutions
Joint Editor of Special Issue of Mutation Research in Fundamental and
Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis vol. 396/1,2 “Overlap between Mutagens and
Teratogens”,
Guest Editors: LR Ferguson, JH Ford & JB Bishop (1997)
In the Media
As Broadcaster: During 2002 (March – July) trained with Radio
Adelaide, in technical skills, presentation skills, interviewing and editing techniques,
Broadcasting Law. Since May, has produced and presented five 30 minute programs on
“Launch Pad” and produced and/or presented five 2 hours World Music programs.
Currently has a regular fortnightly spot on ABC 89.1 Radio Evenings, discussing
Genetics and Social Issues.
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