Danielle Muscat

Dr. Danielle Muscat is a Senior Research Fellow and Applied and Translational Research Lead at the Sydney Health Literacy Lab, University of Sydney. She also serves as the Director of Research for the NSW Health Statewide Health Literacy Hub, focusing on improving health literacy at community and systems levels. Her work emphasizes translational research, particularly in developing interventions to enhance health literacy and shared decision-making. Dr. Muscat holds a B.Psych. (Hons: Class 1) and a PhD, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Education:

• Bachelor of Psychology (First Class Honors)
• PhD

Research Interests: Dr. Muscat’s research centers on improving health literacy through translational approaches. Key areas include:

• Culturally responsive health communication
• Shared decision-making in healthcare
• Health literacy interventions for marginalized populations
• Technology-based solutions for health information accessibility

Articles Trends: Her recent publications focus on health literacy in diverse populations, shared decision-making tools, and digital health innovations. A recurring theme is addressing inequities in healthcare access through actionable interventions.

Awards:

• 2024 Sydney Health Partners Award for Translational Research
• 2023 University of Sydney Research Excellence and Inclusion Prize
• 2022 US Institute for Healthcare Advancement International Health Literacy Award

Advising & Grants: Dr. Muscat supervises research on health literacy and public health. Notable grants include:

• Australian Research Council DECRA (2023–2026)
• NSW Health Translational Research Grant (SUCCESS App project)
• Lifespan Seed Grant for the SHeLL Health Literacy Editor

Labs/Teams: She leads the Sydney Health Literacy Lab and collaborates with the NSW Health Statewide Health Literacy Hub, advancing health literacy initiatives across healthcare systems.