Katrina Williams

Professor Katrina Williams is a pediatrician, public health physician, and clinical epidemiologist at Monash University's Department of Paediatrics. She specializes in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorder, with a focus on clinical care, research, and advocacy for children with developmental difficulties. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education equity.

Education:

• PhD in Paediatrics (University of Sydney, 2005)
• MBBS (University of Adelaide, 1996)
• MSc in Community Child Health (University of London, 1994)

Research Interests: Her work centers on neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism epidemiology, developmental surveillance, and medical complexity in children. She leads projects on autism pharmacotherapy trials, pediatric care data optimization, and sleep interventions for neurodivergent children.

Recent Articles: Her 2024–2025 publications focus on autism screening, developmental regression, and healthcare innovation. Notable themes include diagnostic delays in neurodevelopmental disorders, systematic reviews of medical interventions, and simulation-based training for managing behavioral emergencies.

Grants & Projects:

• Primary Investigator for trials evaluating AB-2004 and pimavanserin for autism-related irritability
• Co-Investigator on the Monash Partners Children’s Acute Care Data Project
• Lead on studies investigating developmental surveillance programs and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder interventions

Labs/Teams: Engages with interdisciplinary teams at Monash Health and collaborates internationally on projects addressing child health inequities and neurodevelopmental outcomes.