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
Rangatahi Drug Realities project
Funded by Health Research Council of New Zealand
2026–
- Dr Rose Crossin
- Professor Joe Boden
- Associate Professor Christina McKerchar
- Dr Jude Ball
- Dr Jai Whelan
- Dr Michela Pettie
- Dr Sarah McLean-Osborn
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Double Energy Vulnerability
Funded by Otago Energy Research Centre
2024–present
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Transport, Society and Environment Group
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Travel injury and fatality rates by mode of transport: A systematic review
January 2023–
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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)
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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)
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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
- Associate Professor Christina McKerchar
- Dr Helen Fitt
- Dr Jonathan Williman
- Els Russell
- Cushla Dares
- Anna Coppens
- Amanda Smithies
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
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On-demand delivery of unhealthy commodities in New Zealand
Funded by Lottery Health and a University of Otago Research Grant
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