Mr Rob Bell
Research Academic - Evaluator
School of Medicine and Public Health
- Email:robin.bell@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 401 43001
Career Summary
Biography
Rob is a senior evaluator in the Newcastle Evaluation Group, providing clinical and economic evaluation of pharmaceuticals for the Department of Health, with a particular focus on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Post Marketing Analysis and Affordability of Medicines, as well as management and supervision of junior members of the Group.
He has also prepared health technology assessments of pharmaceuticals for the World Health Organization, conducted a literature review of the impact of air borne iron oxide on human populations in the Pilbara area and is currently developing a research profile with a focus on men’s health and health literacy.
Rob has a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of New England, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Newcastle and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the NSW College of Law. He continues to provide sessional teaching support to the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Newcastle, and lectures on Ethics and Law in Nursing and Midwifery.
In addition to working with the Newcastle Evaluation Group, Rob continues to work as a registered nurse in intensive care at the Calvary Mater Hospital (Waratah). He has previously worked as a family law solicitor (2002-2006), a clinical nurse specialist in intensive care, (Prince of Wales Hospital, 1982-1987; Royal Newcastle Hospital 1987-1991; John Hunter Hospital, 1991-2007), and as a clinical nurse consultant for trauma services (HNEAHS, 1998-2000).
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Health Technology Assessment
- Law
- Men's Health
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 420317 | Patient safety | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Research Academic - Evaluator | University of Newcastle School of Medicine and Public Health Australia |
Professional appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 30/8/2003 - 1/7/2006 | Solicitor | Whitelaw McDonald Solicitors and Attorneys Australia |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS1201 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 1B University of Newcastle |
Lecturer / Tutor | 1/7/2015 - 17/12/2015 |
| NURS2182 |
Prudence in Nursing Practice The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/2/2011 - 30/6/2011 |
| NURS2101 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 2A The University of Newcastle, Australia |
Tutor | 1/2/2017 - 30/6/2017 |
| NURS1292 |
Nursing Therapeutics and Medications The University of Newcastle, NSW |
Tutor | 1/8/2010 - 31/12/2010 |
| NURS2182 |
Prudence in Nursing Practice University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
Tutor | 1/2/2009 - 30/6/2009 |
| NURS2182 |
Prudence in Nursing Practice The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/2/2010 - 30/6/2010 |
| NURS3184 |
Prudence and Professional Nursing The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/2/2012 - 30/6/2012 |
| NURS3101 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 3A The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/2/2016 - 30/6/2016 |
| NURS2201 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 2B The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/8/2017 - 31/12/2017 |
| NURS2201 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 2B The University of Newcastle, NSW |
Lecturer, Tutor | 1/8/2016 - 31/12/2016 |
| NURS1102 |
Primary Health Care The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/2/2015 - 30/6/2015 |
| NURS2283 |
Prudence and Nursing Research The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/8/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| NURS1102 |
Primary Health Care The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/2/2014 - 30/6/2014 |
| NURS1201 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 1B The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/8/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| NURS2296 |
Cardiovascular/Respiratory Nursing Therapeutics The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
Tutor | 1/8/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| NURS1201 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 1B The University of Newcastle |
Lecturer, Tutor | 1/8/2014 - 31/12/2014 |
| NURS1102 |
Primary Health Care The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/2/2013 - 30/6/2013 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Fremand AC, Fretwell P, Bodart JA, Pritchard HD, Aitken A, Bamber JL, et al., 'Antarctic Bedmap data: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) sharing of 60 years of ice bed, surface, and thickness data', EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA, 15 2695-2710 (2023) [C1]
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| 2020 |
Morgan J, Bell R, Jones AL, 'Endogenous doesn't always mean innocuous: a scoping review of iron toxicity by inhalation', JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART B-CRITICAL REVIEWS, 23 107-136 (2020) [C1]
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Nova | ||||||
Presentation (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Bell R, Prior F, Bell J, Hinwood M, O'Hara K, Goon L, 'Exercise and Weight Loss Supplements: Understanding the risk', (2017)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $24,896,038 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20231 grants / $92,165
Analysing the economic and financial implications associated with expanding MBS items 12320 and 12322 for BMD testing to include patients aged 60-69 years$92,165
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Ms Danielle Lang, Mr Rob Bell, Mr Jarrod Bell, Mr Marc Bevan, Ms Lynn Goon, Doctor Madeleine Hinwood, Doctor Emily Walkom |
| Scheme | Health Technology Assessment Services |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2300716 |
| Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2100 |
| UON | Y |
20211 grants / $5,985,069
The Provision Of External Evaluation Of Pharmaceutical Benefit Advisory Committee (PBAC) And Health Technology Related Submissions$5,985,069
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Ms Danielle Lang, Mr Rob Bell, Mr Marc Bevan, Ms Lynn Goon, Doctor Madeleine Hinwood, Mr Jarrod Bell, Doctor Emily Walkom |
| Scheme | Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) and Health Technology Related Tender |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2024 |
| GNo | G2100181 |
| Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2100 |
| UON | Y |
20201 grants / $178,382
Health Technology Assessment, Research Support and Other Services Panel$178,382
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Ms Danielle Lang, Mr Rob Bell, Mr Marc Bevan, Doctor Emily Walkom, Mr Jarrod Bell, Ms Lynn Goon, Doctor Madeleine Hinwood |
| Scheme | Project Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | G2000297 |
| Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2100 |
| UON | Y |
20161 grants / $8,204,899
Provision of external evaluation of Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) and health technology related submissions$8,204,899
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Ms Danielle Lang, Mr Jarrod Bell, Mr Rob Bell, Mr Marc Bevan, Ms Lynn Goon, Doctor Madeleine Hinwood, Doctor Emily Walkom, Miss Chiara Berardi |
| Scheme | Consultancy/Tender |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2016 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | G1601071 |
| Type Of Funding | C2100 - Aust Commonwealth – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2100 |
| UON | Y |
20141 grants / $53,923
Quotation for the provision of an evaluation of PBS Authority Required medicines using the Deed of Standing Offer SON 1503111 for the supply of PBS Medicines Review services$53,923
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Mr Rob Bell, Ms Danielle Lang, Mr Marc Bevan |
| Scheme | Consultancy/Tender |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2014 |
| Funding Finish | 2014 |
| GNo | G1400929 |
| Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
| Category | 2OPC |
| UON | Y |
20131 grants / $20,800
DoH Tender - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Medicines Review Panel$20,800
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Mr Marc Bevan, Mr Rob Bell, Ms Danielle Lang |
| Scheme | Consultancy/Tender |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2013 |
| Funding Finish | 2013 |
| GNo | G1300519 |
| Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
| Category | 2OPC |
| UON | Y |
20121 grants / $5,826,326
External Evaluation of PBAC Submissions RFT 086/1112 $5,826,326
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Ms Danielle Lang, Doctor Barrie Stokes, Mr Marc Bevan, Mr Rob Bell, Doctor Fei-Li Zhao |
| Scheme | Consultancy/Tender |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2012 |
| Funding Finish | 2016 |
| GNo | G1101212 |
| Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
| Category | 2OPC |
| UON | Y |
20091 grants / $4,534,474
External Evaluation of PBAC Submissions RFT 360/0708$4,534,474
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
| Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Jane Robertson, Ms Danielle Lang, Mr Rob Bell, Mr Marc Bevan |
| Scheme | Consultancy/Tender |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2009 |
| Funding Finish | 2012 |
| GNo | G0189557 |
| Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
| Category | 2OPC |
| UON | Y |
Mr Rob Bell
Position
Research Academic - Evaluator
School of Medicine and Public Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Contact Details
| robin.bell@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 401 43001 |
Office
| Room | 5.47 |
|---|---|
| Building | NewMed 2 |
| Location | Calvary Mater Hospital Waratah , |