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Professor Catherine Bennett is a Deakin Distinguished Professor and Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health, School of Health and Social Development, and the Institute for Health Transformation. She is a leading expert in quantitative infectious diseases epidemiology, public health, and pandemic response, with a strong focus on research, teaching, and leadership.
- Doctor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
- Master of Applied Epidemiology, Australian National University
- Bachelor of Science, La Trobe University
Her research spans infectious disease transmission, public health policy, digital health, and risk communication. She leads major international collaborations such as the C-MOR Research Consortium on excess mortality and works with Denmark’s Staten Serum Institute on Staphylococcus genomics. She also investigates mis/disinformation using AI and leads studies on pelvic pain in youth and pandemic quarantine systems.
Her recent publications highlight trends in excess mortality, pandemic communication, digital health tools, and health equity, reflecting a multidisciplinary and globally relevant research agenda. Her work combines epidemiological rigor with policy impact and innovative methodologies.
- Journal of Public Health Research and Practice Excellence Awards - Highly Commended in Best Paper Category (2022)
- Conferred Alfred Deakin Professor (2019)
- Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Wellbeing and Safety, Deakin University (2019)
- Australian Community Leadership Award, Unisport Australia (2018)
- Strategic Achievement Award, CAPHIA (2017)
- Vice Chancellor’s Award for Student and Staff Wellbeing, Deakin (2015)
- David White Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Melbourne (2008)
- Australian Award for University Teaching (2008)
Professor Bennett actively supervises PhD and Masters students across diverse topics including pandemic quarantine, oral cancer in India, and bravery award impacts. She has secured significant grant funding from NHMRC, DFAT, and industry partners. Her leadership includes founding CAPHIA and driving Deakin’s smoke-free and alcohol culture change initiatives.
She is involved in multiple research teams, including the C-MOR Research Consortium and collaborations with Deakin’s AI specialists and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, advancing interdisciplinary public health innovation.
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