Angela Dawson

Professor Angela Dawson is a public health social scientist and Associate Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney. Her research focuses on maternal and reproductive health service delivery to priority populations in Australia and low-income countries, with expertise in refugee health, Indigenous health, and gender-based violence interventions.

Her research examines:

• Delivery of reproductive health services in humanitarian emergencies
• Management of domestic violence cases
• Access to abortion and emergency contraception
• Female genital mutilation counseling
• Indigenous health and drug/alcohol services

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on health equity, service delivery models, and culturally responsive care across diverse populations.

She has received the Sax Prize for Research Impact and NHMRC Translational Research Fellowship for developing clinical tools and education models adopted by medical colleges.

She leads multiple NHMRC grants including studies on refugee health across generations and Indigenous alcohol education programs. As co-chair of the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Alliance, she coordinates regional health initiatives.