I work at the intersection of urban design and health inequities, bringing together social epidemiology, disability research and geospatial data. My research asks why people living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods have poorer health, and which features of the places we build (walkable streets, public transport, green space, safe and inclusive public spaces) can help close those gaps.
Much of my work draws on large longitudinal studies such as HABITAT and HILDA, and I work closely with local government and community organisations so that the evidence reaches the people who design and run our cities. I have published more than 70 academic papers, attracted close to $1 million in research funding, and lead the Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Community Health (PIECH) research group at Victoria University.