Catherine Ann Wilson

Catherine Ann Wilson is an academic affiliated with Monash University's Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She holds a Doctorate by Research in Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences. Her work focuses on cultural competency in healthcare, Indigenous health curriculum frameworks, and transitional care for adolescents with chronic conditions. Wilson has co-led research projects investigating healthcare disparities among culturally diverse populations and substance use in adolescents with chronic kidney disease.

Research Interests:
- Implementation of cultural safety education in nursing
- Healthcare transition programs for adolescents with chronic illnesses
- Indigenous health curriculum development
- Geriatric care practices in residential settings
- Equity in healthcare delivery for marginalized groups

Awards:

• Dean’s Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion (2018)
• Vice-Chancellor’s Diversity and Inclusion Award (2018)
• Monash Education Academy Travel Grant (2016)

Grants & Projects:

• 2020-2022: Investigating transplant outcomes for CALD patients ($X funding)
• 2017-2018: Adolescent nephrology substance use study ($Y funding)