Population Health

The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health

At the The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, we are committed to training the next generation of researchers and population health practitioners, who will improve the population’s mental and physical health through discovery, education and the translation of research into effective health policy and practice. Our work spans the full range of population health research.

ANU is the only Australian university rated “well above world standard” for public health and health service research in all three of the Excellence in Research for Australia evaluations (2010, 2012 and 2015).

Our research is conducted in the following centres and departments.

Centre for Mental Health Research

Established in 1975, the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) aims to improve population mental health by leading research that has meaningful influence on policy, practice, society and individuals.

Centre of Epidemiology for Policy and Practice 

The Centre of Epidemiology for Policy and Practice (CEPP) aims to improve health and health services through excellence in population health research, implementation and education.
 

Department of Applied Epidemiology

The Department of Applied Epidemiology (DAE) aims to strengthen health systems response to established and emergent public health threats of national and international concern through high quality research, teaching, and policy guidance.
 

Department of Health Economics Wellbeing and Society 

The Department of Health Economics Wellbeing and Society (DHEWS) aims to promote equitable access to health care and improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians through excellence in research, implementation and education.
 

National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research 

The Centre conducts meaningful and transformative health research shaped by the priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Field sites & facilities

Explore some of the numerous of research sites and facilities established by our research schools in Australia and across the world. Researchers and students at ANU enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment to help facilitate ground-breaking research.

Research projects

Browse research topics of the College of Science and the College of Health & Medicine with links to relevant researchers.

See our list of potential student projects to apply for PhB, Honours, PhD and other graduate degrees.

Stories

Brett Lidbury and Linda Thomas at NCEPH

Research story

You are what you eat: research investigates how gut health affects the mind

New research patterns show how gut health affects personality traits and psychopathology.

Maureen Montalban sits on the step of the Australian War Memorial.

Research story

Can motherhood and military life coexist?

ANU PhD scholar Maureen Montalban says we need to reimagine military service and identity to be more inclusive of motherhood.

The 2024 MAE student cohort outside the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health

Our ANU, Resource

Why we study field epidemiology

It was only when Edura Jalil started her residency in an infectious disease unit that she really appreciated the value of field epidemiology.

The risk of mesothelioma was elevated among men who had lived in a Mr Fluffy home.

Media release

Asbestos study highlights risk of ACT residents developing cancer

A new ACT Asbestos Health Study provides fresh insights into the link between developing cancer and living in a house containing loose-fill asbestos insulation.

An image from Shirin and Amir and the Dragon Smoke

News, Resource

Picture book aims to teach kids how to stay safe around bushfire smoke

The authors drew inspiration from the much-loved Australian cartoon, Bluey.

Dr Busayo Israel Ajuwon at Llewelyn Hall on graduation day.

Research story, Student profile

Hidden threat: Using machine learning to detect hepatitis B infection

Dr Busayo Ajuwon leveraged machine learning to develop an affordable and accessible tool for early detection of hepatitis B infection.

The official X page of the President of the United States, Joe Biden.

News

Is President Biden experiencing cognitive decline?

An ANU expert on ageing unpacks why Biden's withdrawal from the US presidential race makes sense.

Jasmine Pearson and The Hon Julie Bishop at ANU graduation.

Student profile

Off the fence: A journey to postgraduate excellence

Research into drug checks has won Jasmine Pearson a Postgraduate Medal for Academic Excellent.

Dr Chi Wing Lai

Media release

ANU community honoured in King’s Birthday honours list

A public health expert and former School of Medicine lecturer were named in this year's King's Birthday honours list.

Indigenous Elder Norman Frank holding a model of a proposed Wilya Janta home

Research story

Living in a hot box

People often ask Dr Simon Quilty why he turned from medicine to housing to advocate Indigenous Australian health and wellbeing.

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