Emily Banks

Professor Emily Banks is a leading epidemiologist and public health physician at the Australian National University (ANU) College of Health and Medicine, contributing extensively to chronic disease prevention, Indigenous health, and population-level research.

• Education: MBBS (Honors I), BMedSci (Honors I), PhD
• Key Roles: Head of the Centre of Epidemiology for Policy and Practice, NHMRC Investigator Fellow, Visiting Professor at Oxford University

Her research spans epidemiology, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, oncology, and cardiovascular medicine, emphasizing large-scale cohort studies to address public health challenges. Recent work explores alcohol-related mortality, Indigenous youth cardiovascular health, and e-cigarette prevention strategies.

Over 450 publications highlight her expertise in cohort analysis, cancer risk, and preventive medicine. Awards include the Australian Medical Association Gold Medal and Member of the Order of Australia.

• Scientific Awards:
  • UK Woman of Achievement in Science (2000)
  • ANU Vice-Chancellor's Awards (2010-2017)
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation Patron’s Award (2014)
  • Order of Australia (2021)