Background
Wells, Jessie Elisabeth was born on September 7, 1946 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Daughter of Colin Archibald Gunn and Margaret Dorothy (Weir) McKenzie.
Wells, Jessie Elisabeth was born on September 7, 1946 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Daughter of Colin Archibald Gunn and Margaret Dorothy (Weir) McKenzie.
Bachelor of Science with honours, University Canterbury, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, University Canterbury, 1970.
Postdoctoral fellow psychology department University Toronto, 1970-1972, assistant professor, 1971-1972. Lecturer psychology department Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1973-1978. Researcher Health Planning and Research Unit, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1978-1980.
Biostatistician Christchurch School Medical, Otago University, New Zealand, since 1980. Member research committee Alcoholic Liquor Advisory Council, Wellington, New Zealand, 1980-1984. Reviewer/referee New Zealand Medical Journal, since 1982.
Grant referee Medical Research Council New Zealand, since 1985.
Member New Zealand Statistics Association, Public Health Association Australia and New Zealand (epidemidogy secretary).
Married Arthur Russell Wells, May 18, 1968. Children: Robin Morgan, Jessie Anne.