Achieving health equity »

The burden of disease falls unevenly in populations, our research seeks to decrease these health inequalities.

Data analytics and evidence synthesis to inform health policy and practice »

Large-scale data analytics is the science of using a range of data types to inform community, practitioner and policy-maker decision-making.

Food, water, sunlight and health »

RSPH conduct wide ranging research in foodborne disease, health risks associated with food systems and food practices in Australia and Asia, and the contribution of diet to cognitive health and brain ageing.

Infectious disease surveillance and control »

Improving infectious disease control measures using mathematical modelling, epidemiology, geospatial analysis, intervention studies, and pathogen genomics.

Life course, ageing and dementia »

Research studies consider the biological, psychological, and social processes which contribute to ageing, cognitive health and dementia.

Mental health and wellbeing »

A major focus of the School is population mental health and wellbeing from a translational, collaborative and implementation research perspective.

Social, cultural and behavioural determinants of health »

Social science theories and methods help illuminate the causes of health and health inequalities linked to social processes, power differences and the distribution of resources.