Julia Marley

Julia Marley is a Senior Principal Research Fellow at the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, part of The University of Western Australia's Medical School. Her work focuses on improving healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal communities in the remote Kimberley region. She holds a PhD in Immunology and has held research roles at institutions including the University of Edinburgh and the Babraham Institute. Her research spans chronic disease management, mental health, and preventive health, with a life-course approach to health disparities.

Education:

• MPH (Distinction), James Cook University (2016)
• PhD in Immunology (2001), The University of Western Australia
• BSc (1991), The University of Western Australia

Research Interests:

• Aboriginal health equity
• Chronic disease prevention and management
• Mental health screening and intervention
• Diabetes in pregnancy and young populations
• Cultural competency in healthcare delivery

Funding and Collaborations:

• Over $10.2M in research grants from MRFF, NHMRC, and industry partners
• Co-leads projects such as the ORCHID Study and 'Be Healthy' initiative
• Collaborations with Kimberley Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and WA Country Health Service

Awards:

• 2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Collaborative Partnerships Research Award
• 2016 Sax Medal (Public Health)

Labs/Teams:

• Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
• UWA Rural Clinical School
• Co-leads regional health data platform initiatives