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Medicine & Health School of Population Health

Protecting our people and our planet

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Protecting our people and our planet is a major priority for the School of Population Health. Our research tackles the complex challenges of disease, injury and trauma and crisis response. Our researchers are solving tomorrow’s threats to our planet today.
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Infectious disease and immunisation

Infectious disease research is one of our major strengths, encompassing both public health and health services research. Drawing upon a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, we use epidemiology and biostatistics, qualitative research, and social science, mathematical modelling and health economics to study a broad range of topics.
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Non-communicable diseases and planetary health

With a wide array of expertise, our team has an inclusive approach to managing exposures in our environments that impact health. We promote collaboration between researchers to deliver real-world solutions and impact on improving health, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease.