Cathy Day

Dr. Cathy Day is a Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health and its Epidemiology for Policy and Practice Group. Her work spans cardiovascular disease, tobacco control, person-centred outcomes in cancer survivors, and historical demography.

• PhD in Biological Anthropology (2012), focusing on 19th-century marriage patterns in Southwest England.
• Masters in Applied Linguistics (2005-2012).

Her research bridges modern epidemiology with historical social structures, emphasizing geographical mobility, cousin marriage, and illegitimacy. She has pioneered online education, co-developing ANU's MOOCs like Engaging India (2014) and Ignorance! (2015, 2017), and created online lessons for POPH8100 Fundamentals of Epidemiology. Collaborative animations with Dr. Erin Walsh earned teaching awards.

Recent publications include epidemiological studies on cardiovascular disease subtypes, home medicines reviews, and heart failure outcomes. She also authored works on historical marriage patterns and contributed to pedagogical research on graduate education.

Scientific Awards:
• Joint Science Colleges Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
• ANU Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Enhancement Grant
• CAPHIA Award for Excellence and Innovation in Public Health Teaching

Previously, Cathy held technical and management roles in the Australian Public Service (Defence, Health) and served in the Australian Army. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates data science, social history, and public health education.