Athira Rohit

Dr. Athira Rohit is a Research Fellow at the UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia, affiliated with the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health. She specializes in qualitative research methodologies with a focus on improving Aboriginal health outcomes, particularly through dementia prevention initiatives and chronic disease management.

Education:

• PhD in Health Science (Optometry), University of New South Wales
• Master of Public Health, Royal Darwin Hospital

Research Focus: Her work centers on culturally responsive health interventions, spanning dementia prevention programs, child nutrition practices, diabetic retinopathy screening, and health service evaluation in Aboriginal communities. She employs participatory approaches to address healthcare disparities.

Awards:

• Vice Chancellor's Award for Collaborative Indigenous Research Partnerships (2023)

She collaborates extensively with the Aboriginal Ageing Well Research team on community-based projects aimed at improving health equity and aging outcomes.