Melanie Keep

Associate Professor Melanie Keep is a leading academic at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. With expertise in psychology and digital health, she focuses on improving healthcare access and support systems through technology, particularly in the context of early pregnancy loss and women's health.

• Academic leadership roles include Director of Academic Education
• Research spans reproductive health, eHealth, cyberpsychology, and higher education pedagogy
• Key projects address workplace support after miscarriage, physical activity recovery, and digital technology impacts
• Recognized for teaching excellence and digital innovation in education

Research trends show interdisciplinary focus on digital health integration, social media impacts on well-being, and reproductive health policy. She combines clinical insights with technological solutions.

Scientific awards include multiple national teaching citations, fellowship recognition, and innovation grants. Her work has driven curriculum development and policy changes.

• 2024 Nadia Verrall Memorial Research Grant for social media studies
• 2016 DVC Education grants for health innovation and gamification
• 2014 University of Sydney interdisciplinary eHealth research funding
• 2009 Teaching Improvement Scheme award for mentoring programs

As an educator, she supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students while leading team-based educational initiatives that emphasize equity and technological preparedness for health professionals.