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Leonie Segal is an Adjunct Professor at Monash University's Centre for Health Economics within the Faculty of Business and Economics. With an extensive research career spanning from 1994 to the present, she has produced 81 research outputs including articles, books, and commissioned reports. Her work contributes to multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and wellbeing.
Professor Segal's research interests focus on health economics, public health, and health services research. She specializes in cost-effectiveness analysis of health interventions, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, Indigenous health services, and mental health. Her work often addresses critical health issues including tobacco and alcohol misuse, nutrition, diabetes care, stroke rehabilitation, and trauma-informed care for vulnerable populations.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on translational research that bridges health economics with clinical practice and policy. Her work demonstrates consistent engagement with Indigenous health issues, intergenerational trauma, and evidence-based interventions across multiple health domains. The publications show increasing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams addressing complex health challenges through rigorous methodological approaches.
Professor Segal has served as Chief Investigator on 11 research projects totaling significant funding. Notable projects include identifying cost-effective interventions for tobacco smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol misuse and physical inactivity; reviewing options for addressing neural tube defects through folic acid; examining primary and community care nursing frameworks; and analyzing Victorian public hospital productivity. Her research has received attention from numerous news outlets, social media platforms, and policy sources, demonstrating real-world impact.
