Susan Jacups

Susan Jacups is a researcher affiliated with James Cook University, with a focus on public health, Indigenous health, and environmental science. Her work spans clinical audits, healthcare policy evaluation, and vector control research, addressing challenges in remote Australian communities.

Research Highlights: Recent publications analyze evidence-based medicine in complex healthcare, suicide risk safety planning, and thermal imaging for wildlife detection. Earlier work includes Chlamydia trachomatis treatment accuracy, ENT service redesigns, and acute kidney injury in Indigenous ICU patients. Collaborations frequently involve stakeholders in healthcare, social work, and environmental management.

Environmental & Vector Control: She has contributed to mosquito control strategies, examining meteorological drivers of mosquito peaks and habitat modifications. Her clinical audits often assess interventions for Indigenous populations, including substance use and homelessness initiatives.