“Jill is both a wealth of statistical knowledge, and a pleasure to work with. She is an expert at producing and explaining complex statistical analyses and results in ways which are clear and easy to understand (even for those of us who are less statistically inclined!). I could not have got through my PhD research, and definitely would not have been granted the recognition of an exceptional doctoral thesis, without Jill’s support.”
Dr Louise Fangupo
“As well as being an expert in data handling and statistical analysis Jill understands nutrition. This means she asks the right questions and that’s key to successful nutrition and health research. I recommend seeking advice from Jill at the start of any project so that you (or your students) have confidence that the data is collected in the right format and answers the right questions. Jill will make sure you understand what data needs to be collected, why and how it needs to be analysed. Her down-to-earth approach to explaining statistical analysis has been appreciated for years by her students and those of us who have been lucky enough to work with her. Jill is so much more than a biostatistician – she is a teacher, mentor, colleague and leader who cares about the quality of her work.”
Professor Cath Conlon, College of Health, Massey University
“I was fortunate to have been supervised by Jill for over 4 years, from master’s to doctorate level. Throughout the years I have worked with Jill, she has provided me with exceptional support and taken a genuine interest in encouraging my development as an aspiring researcher. She maintains high standards for academic research and will guide you to produce work you can be proud of. Her excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, ‘can-do’ attitude, and friendly nature, make meeting with her an enjoyable experience.
Jill’s extensive experience supervising postgraduate students has given her a strong understanding of their needs and the challenges they may face when analysing and interpreting data (particularly those without a statistical background). Jill is highly organised and reliable; she always comes to meetings prepared and ensures that all matters are addressed promptly. Her responsiveness to my questions and concerns helped me to meet deadlines and minimised stress when I encountered challenges.
Jill really encouraged me to understand what I was doing throughout the research process. I learned the importance of having a clear justification for undertaking the research, having an appropriate study design, knowing why a statistical approach was used to analyse the data, and understanding (not merely reporting) the results. These lessons have been extremely valuable to my learning and future career as a researcher.
I would strongly recommend Jill’s services to all research groups requiring postgraduate student support. Investing in Haszard Biostatistics to get the research right from the beginning will save you from costly and time-consuming issues down the track.”
Ioanna Katiforis
“Jill’s blend of critical thinking, biostatistical expertise, creativity, and patience transformed my apprehension about statistics into enjoyment and confidence. As the best sounding board, she kept me on course with my objectives and provided invaluable guidance from study design to analysis and writing. Her encouragement to think critically and explore deeper was instrumental, making her mentorship a key variable in achieving an exceptional doctoral thesis and a significant accomplishment in my academic journey.”
Brad Brosnan, PhD, NZRD Dietitian
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