Laura Cushley

Laura Cushley is a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast's School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, within the Centre for Public Health. She specializes in public health research with a focus on visual impairment, diabetes, and healthcare policy. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.

Her research interests include visual impairment certification systems, diabetic retinopathy screening, and socio-economic determinants of health outcomes. She has conducted studies using Northern Ireland's sight impairment databases and explored global health initiatives in Bangladesh.

Recent publications highlight trends in visual impairment certification, socioeconomic disparities in eye health, and adherence to diabetic screening programs. Her work combines epidemiological analysis with policy-oriented research to improve healthcare equity.

• Received 4 academic awards, including 'Best Poster' and the James Magill Scholarship.
• Active in academic engagement: organized events like International Women's Day 2024 and hosted visiting scholars.
• Collaborates with organizations like Sight Research UK and international networks.