Judy Taylor

Judy Taylor is a researcher at James Cook University (JCU) with a focus on public health, Indigenous health equity, and community-driven healthcare initiatives. Her work emphasizes improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, rural and remote communities, and maternal and child health. She explores themes such as quality improvement in primary healthcare services, participatory approaches to health service design, and the role of academic health centers in addressing systemic health disparities.

Her research spans topics including non-financial costs of cancer care, the impact of women’s groups on maternal health outcomes, and the implementation of community-co-designed interventions. She has contributed to policy discussions through studies on health equity and academic-community partnerships. Taylor collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and international partners, particularly in Australia and England, to advance evidence-based solutions for marginalized populations.

Notable projects include the WOmen's Action for Mums and Bubs (WOMB) trial, which assesses participatory strategies to enhance Indigenous maternal and child health, and systematic reviews analyzing the role of academic health centers in global health equity. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for culturally responsive and sustainable health systems.