Dr Jodie Avery is a social researcher with advanced skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. She is currently senior research fellow and Imagendo program manager in the endometriosis research group with the Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, SA. As a chronic disease epidemiologist, Dr Avery’s primary area of research has concerned the intersection of women’s chronic health conditions with psychosocial factors that may influence other associated comorbidities. This includes investigating psychosocial and mental health aspects of women’s chronic conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and incontinence throughout the life course.