Dr McPhedran's research expertise includes homicide, suicide, domestic and family violence, gun violence and injury prevention, and firearms legislation and policy.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Principal Research Fellow, Griffith University
  • 2025–present
    Executive Director, Violence Prevention Institute
  • 2021–2024
    Honorary Associate Professor, University of Queensland
  • 2018–2020
    Director, Homicide Research Unit, Griffith University
  • 2016–2020
    Deputy Director, Violence Research and Prevention Program, Griffith University

Education

  •  
    University of Sydney, PhD

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