Lisa Pagano

Dr. Lisa Pagano is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), Macquarie University, specializing in healthcare and health services research with a focus on implementation science. Her work addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management in primary care, perioperative care pathways, and healthcare resilience against climate change and pandemics. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2020) and is an AHPRA-registered physiotherapist with expertise in paediatrics and cardiorespiratory care.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences), University of Sydney (2018–2023)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) with First Class Honours, University of Sydney (2011–2014)

Research interests include mixed-methods approaches to healthcare implementation, primary care innovation, and interdisciplinary partnerships. Her recent work emphasizes consensus-building in surgical pathways and systemic preparedness for global health challenges.

Awards:

• AIHI Publication Award (2023)
• Best Oral Presentation, Primary Care Special Interest Group (2022)
• Outstanding Service and Leadership Award (2024)
• Research Training Program Scholarships (2018–2019)

Advising & Grants: Active in multiple research projects including the Mito-Plan Project and COPD care pathway initiatives. Collaborates on projects funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Peer-reviewed for BMC Health Services Research and Australian Journal of General Practice.

Labs/Teams: Involved in the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on healthcare system resilience and innovation.