Angus Cook

Angus Cook is an Associate Professor at the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia. He specializes in epidemiology, public health, and clinical medicine, with a focus on preventive strategies and vulnerable populations. His research addresses health disparities, mental health, and palliative care, informed by over 20 years of clinical and academic experience.

Education: PhD in Population Health (Otago, 2007), Master of Biostatistics (2011), Graduate Diploma in Health Economics and Policy (2016). He was a Visiting Scholar at the IARC, Lyon (2000).

Research interests span epidemiology, health policy, and global health. Notable contributions include studies on LGBTQA+ youth mental health, palliative care outcomes, and pediatric health. His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Grants: Secured over $4M in external funding for projects such as improving delirium care monitoring and end-of-life care registries. Supervised 5 students. Collaborations include NHMRC and Cancer Australia.

Publications: Over 90 refereed articles, book chapters, and policy papers. Recent work focuses on mental health interventions, health service accessibility, and palliative care equity.