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Dr. Caroline Gao is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University specializing in Planetary Health, with a focus on the intersection of environmental factors and mental/physical health. She leads or collaborates on projects addressing youth mental health interventions, air quality impacts, and the long-term effects of environmental disasters like the Hazelwood coal mine fire. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting good health and reducing inequalities.
- Education: Formal qualifications not explicitly listed in sources.
- Projects (2020–2026):
- WAPHA-AB: Modeling mental disorder avertance via primary care interventions.
- School indoor air quality and children's health improvement.
- 5W Research Program: Primary youth mental health care analysis.
Her research spans environmental health, mental health policy, and health economics. Recent studies include evaluating suicidal ideation assessment tools, air pollution effects on respiratory health, and dietary moderation of PM2.5 exposure impacts. She has published widely in journals like PharmacoEconomics and BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
Awards: No specific awards listed, though her contributions to youth mental health and climate resilience are recognized through active research grants.
Grants/Advising: Principal Investigator or key collaborator in three major funded projects (2020–2026), focusing on mental health economics, school air quality, and youth service optimization. Advises on interdisciplinary teams spanning epidemiology, statistics, and environmental science.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Orygen Youth Health Research Centre and global networks in climate and health. Key affiliations include the Monash Sustainable Development Institute.
