Robyn Gallagher

Professor Robyn Gallagher is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Sydney's Sydney Nursing School, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is affiliated with the Charles Perkins Centre and an Honorary Professor at Edinburgh Napier University. Her expertise lies in cardiovascular disease prevention, digital health interventions, and cardiac rehabilitation. Professor Gallagher holds a PhD and has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Sigma Nursing International Hall of Fame and the Alan Goble Distinguished Service Award.

Education:

• RN
• BA(Psychology)
• MN
• PhD

Research Interests:

• Secondary prevention strategies for cardiovascular patients
• Technology-driven interventions (e.g., mobile apps, wearables)
• Cultural adaptation of patient education for ethnic minorities
• Cardiac rehabilitation quality improvement

Key Projects:

• MyHeartMate gamified app for lifestyle change
• DASSH study on physical activity thresholds
• QUICR program to enhance cardiac rehab completion rates

Awards:

• Sigma Nursing Hall of Fame (2024)
• Alan Goble Distinguished Service Award (2024)
• University of Sydney Supervisor of the Year (2023)

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised 16 PhD and 8 MRes students
• $17M+ in grant funding from NHMRC and MRFF
• Co-developed international guidelines for cardiac care

Affiliations:

• International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation
• WHO World Rehabilitation Alliance
• Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand