Lisa McDaid

Professor Lisa McDaid is a leading academic and researcher in social sciences and health, currently serving as Director of the Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) at The University of Queensland. She holds a PhD in Medical Sociology from the University of Glasgow (2007) and has authored over 100 publications. Her research focuses on addressing health inequalities among marginalized populations, particularly LGBTQ+ communities and Indigenous groups, emphasizing community-participatory approaches and policy impact.

Education:

• PhD in Medical Sociology, University of Glasgow (2007)

Research Interests:

• Solution-focused social science and health improvement
• Health inequalities and LGBTQ+ health equity
• Co-production of interventions for disadvantaged groups
• Syndemics and salutogenesis frameworks

Her work has shaped policies such as Scotland's PrEP funding and influenced global guidelines on HIV prevention.

Grants & Funding:

• Chief Investigator on AU$100M+ research grants
• Lead on NHMRC Partnership Projects (e.g., Sleep for Strong Souls)

Key Contributions:

• Developed PrEP policy frameworks in Scotland/UK
• Co-designed interventions for Indigenous adolescent sleep health
• Advocacy roles in UK sexual health policy committees

Labs/Teams:

• Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR)
• Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (Edinburgh)