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Contact Details

Phone
+64 3 470 4134 or mobile +64 21 471 042
Email
geoff.noller@otago.ac.nz
Position
Assistant Research Fellow
Department
Department of General Practice and Rural Health (Dunedin)
Qualifications
PhD
Research summary
Medical anthropology and mixed methods; special interest in psychotropic drug use
Memberships
Chair, Dunedin Intravenous Organisation (DIVO) Reference Group

Research

Current research at the Department of General Practice and Rural Health includes exploring the psychosocial impact of the impact of Mycoplasma bovis on rural communities in southern New Zealand.

Independent contracting includes a research coordinator role with the national office of the New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme and researcher-initiated projects examining the therapeutic use of cannabis and other psychotropics.

Additional details

Geoff is an independent researcher and medical anthropologist, with a special interest in the use of psychotropic drugs as a cultural practice.

Current employment also includes:

  • 0.5 FTE with the New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme, Research Coordinator
  • Independent research consultant, see https://geoffnoller.com

Publications

Jaye, C., Noller, G., Bryan, M., & Doolan-Noble, F. (2024). Mycoplasma bovis and the liminal journey of southern New Zealand farmers. Journal of Rural Studies, 109, 103308. doi: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2024.103308 Journal - Research Article

Whelan, J., Ward, R. D., & Noller, G. (2024). A thematic analysis of MDMA-related harm and harm reduction experiences and knowledge in Aotearoa New Zealand. Harm Reduction Journal, 21, 100. doi: 10.1186/s12954-024-01024-8 Journal - Research Article

Jaye, C., Noller, G., Bryan, M., & Doolan-Noble, F. (2024). “In-betweeners”: The brokering work of frontline workers during the New Zealand mycoplasma bovis outbreak. Journal of Rural Studies, 108, 103297. doi: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2024.103297 Journal - Research Article

Whelan, J., Noller, G., & Ward, R. D. (2024). Harm reduction behaviours and harm experiences of people who use 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Harm Reduction Journal, 21, 67. doi: 10.1186/s12954-024-00979-y Journal - Research Article

Whelan, J., Noller, G. E., & Ward, R. D. (2024). Rolling through TikTok: An analysis of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine-related content. Drug & Alcohol Review, 43, 36-44. doi: 10.1111/dar.13640 Journal - Research Article

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