Ken Takahashi

Ken Takahashi is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia (UWA). His research focuses on global disease burden analysis, occupational and environmental health risks, particularly asbestos-related diseases, and chronic respiratory conditions. He has contributed to major initiatives like the Global Burden of Disease Study, analyzing risk factors across 204 countries. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Research Interests:

• Global Health and Epidemiology
• Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma
• Occupational Safety and Nuclear Health Risks
• Chronic Respiratory Disease Burden

Recent Publications Trends: His 2024 works emphasize global risk factor analysis and nuclear occupational health, while earlier studies (2023–2020) focus on asbestos-related diseases, respiratory cancers, and policy impacts. His 2023 article on mesothelioma incidence linked to asbestos exposure in Australia remains influential.

Awards: Recipient of the 2014 Irving Selikoff Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to occupational health research. His work has been widely cited in policy and media, with over 1283 Mendeley readers for key publications.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not detailed here, his extensive co-authorship network suggests active collaboration in global health initiatives. His research often involves international teams, addressing both developed and developing nations' health challenges.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Australian Mesothelioma Registry and the Global Burden of Disease Collaborative Network. Involved in symposiums like the UOEH International Symposium on digital health innovations.