Professor West maintains a strong international reputation having worked extensively with the World Health Organization and Asia Pacific and Western Pacific countries. Key outcome in this space include the preparation of the health professionals and engagement in research that makes real difference.

Professor West has a diverse research portfolio within nursing and public health through her professional roles and awards including: an early career fellowship with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Directorship of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre (WHOCC) for Nursing, Midwifery Education and Research Capacity Building, Director of the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research at JCU, and international fellowships. Professor West has held previous positions as Dean of Research JCU Singapore and Academic Head Nursing & Midwifery, and multiple Centre Directorships.

Professor West’s areas of research interest include disaster management, nursing education, alcohol-related injuries in Australian Indigenous communities, mental health, self-harm and suicide. These interests are drawn together through the theme of resilience.

At times, Professor West has availability for HDR supervision and is happy to be contacted.