About
Professor Andrew Wilson is a Professor and Co-Director of the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data at the University of Sydney's School of Public Health. He holds dual qualifications in clinical medicine (MBBS) and a PhD in epidemiology. His career includes roles as Chief Health Officer of NSW Health and Deputy Director General of Queensland Health, alongside academic leadership in health policy and public health.
- Education: BMedSci, MBBS (Hons), PhD, FRACP, FAPHM
- Affiliations: Charles Perkins Centre, Leeder Centre, NSW Clinical Excellence Commission
His research focuses on chronic disease prevention, healthcare system reform, and the application of epidemiology to health policy. Key areas include cardiovascular disease prevention, health technology assessment, and social determinants of health. Current projects include the Australian Prevention Partnership Centre and studies on virtual healthcare models in rural settings.
Notable awards include the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for contributions to public health. His work bridges clinical practice, policy, and academic research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to healthcare delivery and equity.
Recent publications explore leadership in non-communicable disease programs, opioid use epidemiology, and virtual care models. He advises on national health initiatives and chairs key healthcare governance bodies.