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Gillian Gorham is an Associate Professor and Divisional Leader of the Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease Division at Menzies School of Health Research (Charles Darwin University). She leads the Renal Health Program, focusing on evidence translation and implementation of research into healthcare policy, particularly for First Nations communities. Her work emphasizes integrated care models for complex chronic diseases.
- Education: PhD thesis: "Determining the Costs and Benefits of Dialysis Services in Urban, Rural and Remote Settings: Does Place Matter?" (2021, CDU)
Her research interests center on evaluating healthcare models to improve service integration, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and multimorbidity. She specializes in Aboriginal health, digital clinical decision support tools, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Recent publications highlight her development of cross-sectoral clinical decision support systems (CDSS) for CKD management in Northern Australia and cost analyses of renal healthcare. Key trends include leveraging digital health technologies to address disparities in First Nations communities and optimizing resource allocation for chronic disease prevention.
- Scientific Awards:
- Professor Margaret Kelaher Best PhD Paper Award (2021)
Gorham supervises postgraduate research students and collaborates on projects like "Beyond ‘measuring’ wellbeing: Exploring First Nations peoples’ perceptions of patient-reported outcome measures" (Masters by Research) and "Closing the Evidence-Practice Gap in Medication Prescribing" (PhD). Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to health equity and sustainable development.
