Sam Hogan

Sam Hogan is a Lecturer in Epidemiology at Western Sydney University and a PhD candidate at the university's Translational Health Research Institute (THRI). His academic journey includes roles as a research assistant investigating healthcare access among CALD communities and breast cancer screening behaviors, along with extensive teaching experience in epidemiology and public health programs. Previously, he served as the Population Health tutor for WSU Medical School (2019-2023).

Educational background:

• PhD Candidate, Western Sydney University (current)
• Master of Epidemiology, Western Sydney University
• Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Immunobiology major), University of Sydney

His research focuses on infectious disease epidemiology and public health strategies, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Primary interests include:

• Hepatitis B/HIV dynamics - Prevalence studies, risk factor analysis, and public health interventions in Nepal
• Health equity - Healthcare access for marginalized populations and screening behavior analysis
• Preventive health - Mammographic screening optimization for women with obesity/disabilities

Publication trends show concentrated work in viral epidemiology (2019-2021), evolving toward public health interventions (2023-2024). His recent articles demonstrate methodological diversity, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and co-design frameworks for health programs.

Affiliated roles:

• Current Lecturer position with teaching responsibilities
• Active PhD researcher at THRI
• Former research assistant and casual academic roles