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Professor James Boyd serves as the inaugural Chair of Digital Health and Innovation at La Trobe University's Allied Health School within the Department of Digital Health Information Management. He additionally holds an adjunct professorship at Deakin University and adjunct roles at Northern Health and Eastern Health, reflecting his extensive engagement across academic and healthcare sectors.
With over 25 years of expertise, Professor Boyd is a leading international authority in health data linkage, having co-developed the Privacy-preserving Record Linkage (PPRL) methodology. His research centers on digital health innovation, virtual care models, and remote monitoring systems, particularly for emergency department triage and chronic disease management. He spearheads La Trobe's Digital Health strategy to overcome healthcare inefficiencies through integrated information systems and evidence-based knowledge sharing.
Professor Boyd's recent publications (2024-2026) demonstrate a strong focus on digital health education, telehealth evaluation, virtual emergency departments, and data linkage applications. His work spans health informatics, chronic disease management, and health services research, with significant contributions to improving the Australian healthcare system through technology-driven solutions.
Professor Boyd's notable accolades include:
- Highly commended for Data Innovation by Research Australia (2023)
- La Trobe Allied Health School award for research innovation (2023)
- La Trobe University Engagement and Impact Award for developing the virtual Emergency Department with Northern Health (2023)
While the source material does not detail Professor Boyd's specific advising roles or grant funding, his collaborative projects with major health services indicate active mentorship and research leadership.
Professor Boyd collaborates extensively with healthcare providers including Northern Health and Eastern Health, notably co-creating the state-wide virtual emergency department service that originated during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual triage model for emergency departments.
