معرفی
Christina Abdel Shaheed is an NHMRC Principal Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on evaluating the quality use of medicines and non-pharmacological interventions in pain management, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. Current projects include the 'Pain Medicines Road Map' and 'Cancer pain management.'
Research interests span opioid use trends, musculoskeletal pain management, and evidence-based clinical protocols. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on antidepressants, NSAIDs, and paracetamol efficacy. Awards include NHMRC Principal Research Fellow status.
Key articles (2025–2019) address opioid dispensing trends, antidepressant use in low back pain, and NSAID prevalence in osteoarthritis. Grants include NHMRC-funded trials on sciatica treatments and musculoskeletal service restructuring. Advising Lisa VIZZA on musculoskeletal therapies.