Katy Bell

Professor Katy Bell is an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on clinical epidemiology, health services research, and decarbonizing healthcare systems. She evaluates the clinical effectiveness of medical tests for chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, osteoporosis, and cancer (e.g., melanoma, breast, thyroid). Current projects include reducing healthcare carbon emissions, addressing medical overuse, and optimizing melanoma surveillance. She contributes to curriculum development in the Clinical Epidemiology Program and collaborates with organizations like the Medical Services Advisory Committee Evaluation Subcommittee. Recent work emphasizes sustainability in health technology assessments and environmental impacts of healthcare practices. Her research students explore topics such as patient-led surveillance and health literacy.

Key projects include the MEL-SELF trial of patient-led melanoma surveillance and the Wiser Healthcare Net Zero program targeting hospital emissions. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, aiming to improve healthcare efficiency and reduce environmental harm. Collaborations span epidemiology, statistics, and interdisciplinary teams addressing global health challenges.