Research in our Department draws from a broad range of disciplines, all of which are essential to addressing public health issues.
Embracing the significant overlap and synergy between the three broad groupings represented in the Department; Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Environment and Health, Social Science, Humanities and Health, our researchers focus on areas such as:
- The marginalisation of vulnerable populations
- Quality and safety in health care
- Infectious disease
- Surveillance and management
- Food environments
- Hauora Māori
- Health professionals
- Health promotion
- Public health pedagogy
Methodological expertise spans:
- Epidemiology and biostatistics
- Kaupapa Māori
- A range of qualitative methods
Research
- Transport, Society and Environment Group
Dr Angela Curl
Dr Helen Fitt
Associate Professor Rebecca McLean - Travel injury and fatality rates by mode of transport: A systematic review
January 2023-
Dr Angela Curl
Associate Professor Rebecca McLean
Rachel Haselden - The relationship between alcohol and suicide in Aotearoa New Zealand
Funded by Oakley Mental Health Foundation
2021-2024
Dr Rose Crossin
Lana Cleland
Professor Joe Boden (UOC Psychological Medicine) - Drug and alcohol harms in Aotearoa New Zealand
Funded by HRC and University of Otago
2021-2024
Dr Rose Crossin
Lana Cleland
Professor Joe Boden (UOC Psychological Medicine) - Activating Change through InterVentions for Active Travel in our Neighbourhoods (ACTIVATION)
Funded by Healthier Lives and Ageing Well
May 2020-June 2024
Dr Angela Curl
Dr Christina McKerchar
Dr Helen Fitt
Dr Jonathan Williman
Els Russell
Cushla Dares
Anna Coppens
Amanda Smithies
Nicki Williams - A participatory virtual street audit of urban environments for falls risk
Funded by a University of Otago Research Grant
January 2020-
Dr Angela Curl
Dr Jonathan Williman
Cushla Dares
Tessa Pocock
Amanda Smithies - On demand delivery of unhealthy commodities in New Zealand
Funded by Lottery Health and a University of Otago Research Grant
Dr Rose Crossin
Dr Angela Curl
Dr Christina McKerchar