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
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My name is Julia, and I’m here to help
It’s been just two years since her Masters graduation, but Julia Baker can already say she’s achieved her career objective.
Career story
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If you’re interested in public health, international development, or working in the most highly-prized government department, Emeline's job ticks all the boxes.
Academic profile
Hearing the voiceless
For most people, working as a doctor in humanitarian crises would be enough. But Dr Kamalini Lokuge wanted to do more.
