معرفی
Dr. Connie Henson is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in digital health equity and system change for priority populations. Her work emphasizes wearable technology, inclusive health models, and participatory co-design methods.
Education:
- PhD in Health Systems & Populations (2024), Macquarie University
- Masters in International Public Health (2008), University of Sydney
- PhD in Counselling Psychology (1993), University of North Texas
- MSc in Counselling Psychology (1991), University of North Texas
- MSc in Rehabilitation Counselling (1985), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1982), University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Research Focus:
Dr. Henson leads studies on digital health accessibility for older adults, women, and remote communities, integrating citizen science and co-design frameworks. She investigates social media's role in health promotion and develops tools for health system responsiveness.
Grants:
• Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant ($750K) for the WEAR IT Study (2023–2027)
• Heart Foundation CIF ($600K) for the SWiTcH Study (2023–2027)
• MRFF grants ($2.3M for PePP Study, $1.8M for PrIDE Study) focused on wearable technologies and Indigenous health interventions.
Supervision:
She supervises HDR students in co-design methodologies and welcomes research aligned with translational health and digital equity.
