Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor is a Senior Research Officer at the Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) within the School of Health and Clinical Sciences at The University of Western Australia, based in Geraldton. Her work focuses on health services research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, particularly in cancer care accessibility and rural health workforce development.

Education:

• Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies, Curtin University (2005)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Curtin University (2004)

Research Focus: Taylor investigates systemic barriers in cancer diagnosis and treatment for Indigenous Australians, psychosocial support interventions, and retention factors for Indigenous health professionals. Her work integrates health services research with cultural safety frameworks to address disparities in rural and remote settings, contributing significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Publication Trends: Recent research demonstrates consistent thematic focus on narrative/systematic reviews analyzing cancer outcomes, service delivery gaps, and workforce challenges in Indigenous health. Her collaborations with University Departments of Rural Health emphasize practical solutions for improving cancer education and care accessibility in geographically isolated communities.

Awards:

• David Lyle Prize for Rural and Remote Health (2023)

Professional Background: Leveraging 10 years of prior experience as a university and corporate librarian, Taylor combines information science expertise with health research methodology. Her Scopus profile shows 20 research outputs, 316 citations, and an h-index of 7, reflecting substantial scholarly impact in Indigenous health services research.