Who We Are
We excel at collaborative research that tests and evaluates population-level interventions for their public health benefits and equity impacts. Our work rests on three key pillars: data science, systems thinking and policy research, and public voice and advocacy. We collaborate frequently with researchers and policymakers—both locally and internationally—to support evidence-based policy decisions with finite health resources. Our central focus is improving oral health equity and reduce wastage in ineffective or inequitable interventions. We build local and international capacity for researchers in advanced epidemiological approaches and oral health policy research, with a special interest in mentoring students and early career researchers (ECRs), regardless of their oral health background.
Dr Ankur Singh
A/Prof
Dr Ankur Singh
A/Prof
University of Sydney, LOHRG
Expertise
- Simulation Modelling
- Epidemiology
- Causal inference
Research Interests
- Social Epidemiology
- Health Equity
- Lifespan Oral Health
Expertise
- Simulation Modelling
- Epidemiology
- Causal inference
Research Interests
- Social Epidemiology
- Health Equity
- Lifespan Oral Health
Dr Upul Cooray
Research Fellow
Dr Upul Cooray
Research Fellow
University of Sydney, LOHRG
Expertise
- Causal Inference
- Data Inalysis
- Simulation Modelling
- R Programming
Research Interests
- Social Determinants of Health
- Policy Impact Emulation
Expertise
- Causal Inference
- Data Inalysis
- Simulation Modelling
- R Programming
Research Interests
- Social Determinants of Health
- Policy Impact Emulation
Gagandeep Kaur
PhD Candidate/ Research Assistant
Gagandeep Kaur
PhD Candidate/ Research Assistant
University of Sydney, LOHRG, University of Melbourne
Expertise
- Epidemiology
- Systematic Review
- Causal Mediation
Research Interests
- Affordability
- Dental Attendance
PhD Project
Investigating the impact of oral health care affordability on long-term dental attendance patterns.
Expertise
- Epidemiology
- Systematic Review
- Causal Mediation
Research Interests
- Affordability
- Dental Attendance
PhD Project
Investigating the impact of oral health care affordability on long-term dental attendance patterns.
Lin Aung
PhD Candidate/ Research Assistant
Lin Aung
PhD Candidate/ Research Assistant
University of Sydney, LOHRG
Expertise
- Administrative Health Data Analysis
- Epidemiology
Research Interests
- Multimorbidity
- Health Inequities
- Social Determinants
PhD Project
Understanding the social origins and pathways of oral health related multimorbidity.
Expertise
- Administrative Health Data Analysis
- Epidemiology
Research Interests
- Multimorbidity
- Health Inequities
- Social Determinants
PhD Project
Understanding the social origins and pathways of oral health related multimorbidity.
Ruby Cole
Research Assistant
Ruby Cole
Research Assistant
University of Sydney, LOHRG
Expertise
- Qualitative methods
Research Interests
- Preventative Care
Expertise
- Qualitative methods
Research Interests
- Preventative Care
Network Partners
University of Melbourne
Dr Roisin McGrath
A/Prof
Dr Roisin McGrath
A/Prof
University of Melbourne
Expertise
- Service Delivery Models
- Workforce Training & Development
- Population oral health
Research Interests
- Interprofessional Practice
- Mental Health and Oral Health
Expertise
- Service Delivery Models
- Workforce Training & Development
- Population oral health
Research Interests
- Interprofessional Practice
- Mental Health and Oral Health
Dr Lauren Carpenter
Senior Research Fellow
Dr Lauren Carpenter
Senior Research Fellow
University of Melbourne
Expertise
- Mixed-methods
- Evaluation
- Child and family health
Research Interests
- Child Public Health
- Oral Health
- Nutrition
Expertise
- Mixed-methods
- Evaluation
- Child and family health
Research Interests
- Child Public Health
- Oral Health
- Nutrition
Dr Matt Hopcraft
A/Prof
Dr Matt Hopcraft
A/Prof
University of Melbourne
Research Interests
- Dental Workforce
- Advocacy
- Water Fluoridation
- Mental Health
Research Interests
- Dental Workforce
- Advocacy
- Water Fluoridation
- Mental Health
Nadia Kaunein
Research Fellow
Nadia Kaunein
Research Fellow
University of Melbourne
Expertise
- Oral Cancer Epidemiology
- Population Oral Health
Research Interests
- Social Inequalities in Health
- Tobacco control
Expertise
- Oral Cancer Epidemiology
- Population Oral Health
Research Interests
- Social Inequalities in Health
- Tobacco control
Sally Chen
PhD Candidate/ Research Assistant
Sally Chen
PhD Candidate/ Research Assistant
University of Melbourne
Expertise
- Epidemiology
- Causal Inference
- Simulation Modelling
- Detection & Attribution
Research Interests
- Oral Health
- Oral Cancer
- Tobacco Use
- Climate Change
PhD Project
Attributing the impact of heat on health outcomes to climate change in the Asia and Pacific, using the Detection and Attribution method
Expertise
- Epidemiology
- Causal Inference
- Simulation Modelling
- Detection & Attribution
Research Interests
- Oral Health
- Oral Cancer
- Tobacco Use
- Climate Change
PhD Project
Attributing the impact of heat on health outcomes to climate change in the Asia and Pacific, using the Detection and Attribution method
Simra Azher
PhD Candidate
Denise Argote Quispe
Student/Masters
Deakin University
Adyya Gupta
Senior Research Fellow
Adyya Gupta
Senior Research Fellow
Deakin University
Expertise
- Evidence Synthesis
- Mixed method research
- Co-design Methods
- Systems Mapping
Research Interests
- Public Health Nutrition
- Social & Commercial Determinants of Health
- Oral Health
- Digital Food Environment
- Health Promotion
Expertise
- Evidence Synthesis
- Mixed method research
- Co-design Methods
- Systems Mapping
Research Interests
- Public Health Nutrition
- Social & Commercial Determinants of Health
- Oral Health
- Digital Food Environment
- Health Promotion
Gunjeet Kaur
Research Fellow
Western Sydney University
Dr Amit Arora
A/Prof
Dr Amit Arora
A/Prof
Western Sydney University
Research Interests
- Health Equity
- Cohort Studies
- Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Literacy
- CALD Populations
Research Interests
- Health Equity
- Cohort Studies
- Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Literacy
- CALD Populations
Shruti Nair
PhD Candidate
Shruti Nair
PhD Candidate
Western Sydney University
Oral Health Victoria
Jessica Nguyen
MPH Candidate/ Research Assistant
Jessica Nguyen
MPH Candidate/ Research Assistant
Oral Health Victoria
Expertise
- Observational Data Analysis
- Systematic Review
- Semi-structured Interviews
Research Interests
- Causal Inference
- Simulation Modeling
- Implementation Science
Expertise
- Observational Data Analysis
- Systematic Review
- Semi-structured Interviews
Research Interests
- Causal Inference
- Simulation Modeling
- Implementation Science
Radiya Adam
Research Assistant
Radiya Adam
Research Assistant
Oral Health Victoria
Expertise
- Administrative Health Data Analysis
- Epidemiological Methods
- Qualitative research
- Mixed-methods Research
- Program Evaluation
Research Interests
- Population Oral Health
- Oral Health Inequities
- Implementation Science
- Oral Health Surveillance
Expertise
- Administrative Health Data Analysis
- Epidemiological Methods
- Qualitative research
- Mixed-methods Research
- Program Evaluation
Research Interests
- Population Oral Health
- Oral Health Inequities
- Implementation Science
- Oral Health Surveillance
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Rebecca Venchiarutti
Senior Research Fellow
Rebecca Venchiarutti
Senior Research Fellow
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Expertise
- Data Linkage
- Epidemiology
- Qualitative Research
Research Interests
- Oral Cancer
- Unwarranted Variations
- Access to Care
- Rural Health
Expertise
- Data Linkage
- Epidemiology
- Qualitative Research
Research Interests
- Oral Cancer
- Unwarranted Variations
- Access to Care
- Rural Health
SA Health
Lalit Dinesh Yadav
Research Fellow
Black Dog Institute
Narendar Manohar
Research Fellow
NSW Health
Rakhi Mittal
Research Fellow
USYD Members
Dr Shanika Nanayakkara
A/Prof
Dr Shanika Nanayakkara
A/Prof
University of Sydney
Expertise
- Quantitative Research
- Data Analysis
Research Interests
- Environmental Determinants of Health
- Environmental Exposure Assessment
- Salivary Diagnostics
Expertise
- Quantitative Research
- Data Analysis
Research Interests
- Environmental Determinants of Health
- Environmental Exposure Assessment
- Salivary Diagnostics
Dr Lois Jun
Dr
Kanchan Marcus
Research Fellow
Kanchan Marcus
Research Fellow
University of Sydney
Expertise
- Mixed methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Program Evaluations
Research Interests
- Health System Access
- Social Epidemiology
- CALD populations
- Integrated Care
Expertise
- Mixed methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Program Evaluations
Research Interests
- Health System Access
- Social Epidemiology
- CALD populations
- Integrated Care
Ashorino Barkho
Student/Undergraduate
Ashorino Barkho
Student/Undergraduate
University of Sydney
Tracy Bui
Student/Undergraduate
Tracy Bui
Student/Undergraduate
University of Sydney
Jack Fellows
Student/Undergraduate
Jack Fellows
Student/Undergraduate
University of Sydney
Anne Wang
Student/Undergraduate
Anne Wang
Student/Undergraduate
University of Sydney
Amare Teshome
PhD Candidate
Interested in collaborating with us?
We lead short courses and commissioned research, collaborate on research grants and interesting research ideas, host visiting researchers and students, support HDR applications for ideas aligned with HEAL-Oral Health, work with consumers, and welcome media enquiries about population oral health. We welcome new partnerships from academic institutions, health organisations, and policy bodies worldwide. Please contact us if you are interested in collaborating or would like to learn more about our work.