Emma Doherty

Dr. Emma Doherty is a Research Fellow at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, and affiliated with the Hunter New England Local Health District Population Health. With over 15 years of practice-based research experience, her work focuses on improving access to evidence-based preventive care for maternal health risks.

• PhD in Public Health and Behavioural Sciences (2023), University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, University of New England

Her research spans maternal health, preventive care, implementation science, and digital health, with a particular emphasis on addressing alcohol consumption, smoking, and gestational weight gain during pregnancy. Recent publications include:

• 2025: Population-level preventive health risk surveys across three Australian regions
• 2024: E-cigarette use patterns in pregnant populations
• 2023: Economic evaluations of antenatal care interventions
• 2022: Implementation barriers in maternal alcohol consumption guidelines

She collaborates extensively with public health agencies and contributes to policy-relevant research, particularly in clinical guideline implementation and health behavior change strategies.