Louisa Lam

Louisa Lam is an Associate Professor in Nursing at the Australian Catholic University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Victoria). She holds adjunct Associate Professor positions at Monash University and Federation University Australia, reflecting her extensive collaborative research and academic leadership.

• PhD in Medicine (Public Health), Australian Catholic University
• Master of Public Health, Monash University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing (Coronary Care)
• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education

Her research focuses on cardiovascular disease management, emergency and intensive care, clinical trials, and nursing workforce wellbeing. She is particularly known for her work on burnout, resilience, workplace aggression, and shared decision-making in mental health. Her expertise in systematic reviews and meta-analyses strengthens evidence-based practice in nursing and public health.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward mental health, workforce wellbeing, education interventions, and public health during and after the pandemic. Key areas include psychological distress among healthcare workers, resilience training, nursing education, and organizational strategies for patient safety. Her work often involves cross-country collaborations, especially with researchers in China and Southeast Asia.

Scientific Awards:

• Top cited article 2019-2020, Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
• Dean's Recognition Award 2020, Federation University
• 2009 Research Week Prize, The Alfred Centre and Monash University

Advising and Grants: Louisa Lam has full HDR supervisory accreditation and has mentored numerous PhD and Master’s students. She serves as a grant reviewer for the Ministry of Health, Singapore, and is actively involved in research funding evaluation. Her editorial role as an editor for Collegian further demonstrates her scholarly influence.

Labs and Teams: She collaborates with multi-institutional and international research teams, particularly in mental health, emergency care, and public health. She is affiliated with the Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network and the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network, contributing to large-scale research initiatives.