Benjamin Harrap

Benjamin Harrap is a Research Fellow at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) within the Australian National University (ANU), specializing in biostatistics and data-driven population health research with a focus on Indigenous communities. His work bridges quantitative analysis and community-centered health outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD
• Master of Biostatistics
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Dr. Harrap's research centers on biostatistics, Indigenous health, and data management, with current emphasis on the Mayi Kuwayu National Study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing. This project investigates cultural determinants of health using linked administrative datasets, reflecting his expertise in transforming complex data into actionable public health insights. His professional affiliations highlight dual roles in both institutional and community-engaged research contexts:

• National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (ANU)
• Yardhura Walani research initiative