Colleen Cheek

Dr. Colleen Cheek is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's Australian Institute of Health Innovation, specializing in healthcare resilience and implementation science. She leads projects focused on improving emergency department care for underserved populations, including culturally diverse groups and individuals with mental health challenges. Her interdisciplinary work spans digital health interventions, rural health workforce strategies, and disaster healthcare systems.

Education:

• PhD in Medical Education, University of Tasmania (2020)
• Masters in Information Systems, University of Tasmania (2013)
• PG Cert in Biostatistics, University of Melbourne (2006)
• BSc in Information Systems, Massey University (2000)

Research Focus: Dr. Cheek's work emphasizes actionable solutions through mixed-methods research, leveraging over 20 years in healthcare. Her current projects include experience-based codesign for ED care and forensic medical examination space design for DFSV survivors. She has secured >$3.82M in research funding.

Grants & Projects:

• "Working together: innovation to improve Emergency Department (ED) performance" (2022–2027)
• "Forensic medical examination spaces for DFSV victim survivors" (2024–2025)

Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with international institutions like the University of Stavanger's SHARE Centre. Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing healthcare resilience and equity.