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
Analysis and opinion
Data from 45 countries show containing COVID vs saving the economy is a false dichotomy
The notion of a trade-off between health measures and the economy is not supported by data from 45 countries.
Research story
Making culture count
Associate Professor Ray Lovett is proving the positive power of culture with data.
News
Young scientists blooming with Tall Poppy Award
Four academics, Dr Tristan Reekie, Dr Larissa Schneider, Dr Aparna Lal and Dr Anna Olsen, have been recognised with prestigious ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.
News
The talking cure: how contact tracers use 'great conversations' to stop the spread of coronavirus
Sometimes something can be both mundane, and very important.
Analysis and opinion
Budget funding for Beyond Blue and Headspace is welcome. But it may not help those who need it most
More funding for these organisations is a narrow approach. It favours those who are well-off, literate in English, urban, and have more easily-treated conditions.
Academic profile
Dr Ellie Paige: the life-changing decisions shaping a research career in population health
Dr Ellie Paige was always interested in science. From a young age, she would confidently tell people she would be a biomedical scientist when she grew up.
News
Lifestyle changes could beat Alzheimer's
It may be possible to prevent Alzheimer's disease for those already experiencing cognitive decline, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Career story
What the world needs now: how a master’s degree can make a difference
Equip yourself with the skills and qualifications you need, either to join the frontline battle against this pandemic, or to prevent the next.
Analysis and opinion
COVID-19 pandemic shows why infant formula donations are dangerous and how breastfeeding protects infants
Breastfeeding is important at all times, but even more so in emergencies.
News
Your brain gets bigger if you are anxious and depressed
Depression is linked to areas of the brain shrinking in size - but when depression is paired with anxiety, one area of the brain becomes larger.