Research Fellow
School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, Australia
I am an emerging leader in pharmacoepidemiology researching how medicines are used in populations, the consequences of their use and policies governing equitable access to medicines. My research aims to improve the quality use of medicines and, thereby, quality of life for people living with physical and mental health conditions.
I am a pharmacist by training with a background in public health and health technology assessment working in the Medicines Intelligence (MedIntel) Research Program at the School of Population Health. I have a strong focus on HIV, cardiometabolic and mental health medicines for treatment and prevention of health events. My research investigates the patterns of use of medicines in the population, including treatment adherence, prescriber behaviour, and inappropriate use of medicines using data collected in routine clinical care. Previously, I have led and contributed to projects assessing a range of other medicine classes and, more broadly, projects evaluating other health technologies such as vaccines and medical procedures.
My research provides the evidence needed to inform clinical guidelines and pharmaceutical policy, and I often partner with clinicians and policymakers in my work. I am an enthusiastic leader of initiatives for capacity building and I supervise doctoral and masters’ candidates while also contributing to UNSW and the broader academic community.
