Lisa Wood

Professor Lisa Wood is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame Australia, leading the Home2Health team and its inclusion health research program. Her work focuses on addressing health disparities, particularly homelessness, and applies a social determinants of health approach. She previously spent 20 years at the University of Western Australia.

Education:

• PhD (Public Health)
• GradDipHlthProm
• BCom (Hons)

Research Interests: Professor Wood prioritizes research with real-world impact, emphasizing collaboration with policymakers and service providers. Her core areas include homelessness mitigation, maternal and infant health in vulnerable populations, tobacco control, and closing health gaps in Aboriginal wellbeing.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or student names are not detailed, her leadership of the Home2Health initiative underscores active research translation and advocacy. Her work includes evidence-based interventions in health policy and homelessness reduction.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Home2Health research team, engaged in translational health equity projects. Active across multiple locations including Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney.