Marwan Ahmed

Marwan Ahmed is a Research Fellow at the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia, specializing in Population and Public Health. His research focuses on epidemiological studies of diabetes, maternal-child health, and Indigenous health disparities. He has conducted population-based studies on gestational diabetes, shoulder dystocia in Aboriginal populations, and dementia prevalence among Indigenous communities. Ahmed holds an h-index of 14 with significant contributions to peer-reviewed journals.

Education

• Doctoral Thesis (2023): "Diabetes in pregnancy and its impact on Aboriginal babies in Western Australia"

Research Interests

His work addresses critical health issues in vulnerable populations, including:

• Diabetes epidemiology in Indigenous communities
• Maternal and neonatal outcomes in high-risk pregnancies
• Health equity and rural health disparities

Publications

Ahmmed's recent work highlights trends in:

• Systematic reviews on Indigenous dementia prevalence
• Population cohort studies linking diabetes to birth complications
• Epidemiological analysis of obesity-related pregnancy risks

Grants & Awards

No specific grants or awards listed in the profile.

Labs/Teams

Affiliated with the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre (CERC) and collaborates internationally on Indigenous health initiatives.