معرفی
Dr. Katherine Owen is a Biostatistician at the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Public Health, affiliated with the Prevention Research Collaboration and SPRINTER (Sport and Active Recreation Intervention & Epidemiology Research) group. Holding a PhD in physical activity and a Master's in Biostatistics, her research focuses on sport participation equity, physical activity interventions, and the educational benefits of sport. She collaborates on national public health campaigns and policy evaluations, including the Active Kids voucher program and analyses of loneliness and social isolation impacts.
Education: PhD in Physical Activity, Master's in Biostatistics.
Research Focus
Dr. Owen's work bridges biostatistics and public health, examining:
- Gender disparities in sport participation across Europe
- Long-term effects of resistance training on academic performance
- Equity in organized sport access for children
- Health literacy among pre-service teachers
Key Projects
Notable contributions include:
- Evaluation of NSW's Active Kids voucher program
- Analysis of loneliness/social isolation correlates with health outcomes
- Systematic reviews on motor competence and executive functions
- Studies on influenza vaccination response enhancement via exercise
Grants & Partnerships
Involved in national grant programs targeting physical inactivity reduction and community engagement, including Move It AUS grants and the Her Sport Her Way initiative.
Labs & Teams
Core member of the Prevention Research Collaboration (PRC) and SPRINTER group, focusing on translational research to improve population health through physical activity policies.
