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Dr. Lauren Pearson is a Research Fellow and Equity Lead at the Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group within Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Her work focuses on sustainable transport, gender equity, and public health, particularly addressing barriers to active mobility for women. She leads collaborative research projects with governments and NGOs, such as the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, and has secured over $2.2 million in research funding.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine), Monash University (2022)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Hons), Monash University (2019)
- Bachelor of Human Nutrition, La Trobe University (2016)
Research Interests: Lauren explores how equitable active transport (walking/cycling) can improve health, environmental, and social outcomes. Her mixed-methods research examines sociocultural and built-environment barriers to car dependency, with a focus on gender equity. She designs inclusive transport solutions through participatory methods and partnerships.
Key Awards:
- FMNHS Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024)
- International Cycling Safety Conference Best Presentation Award (2022)
- John McNeil Prize for Public Health Research (2023)
Advising & Grants:
- Accepting PhD students since 2021
- Manged $2.2M+ in research funding
- Co-leads projects like the Canadian-Australian transport intervention program and the PETAL initiative for young women's bike riding
Labs/Teams: Part of the Sustainable Mobility and Safety Research Group, collaborating internationally on transport equity and safety initiatives.
