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Associate Professor Megan Smith is an epidemiologist and simulation modeller at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She specializes in policy evaluations for cervical cancer prevention, including screening and HPV vaccination, with findings influencing over 10 national/state policy decisions.
- Member of five national/state advisory groups
- Author of >140 publications
- Principal investigator for NHMRC and NIH grants
- International collaborations across 8 countries
Research Focus: Translational research to optimize cervical cancer prevention policies with emphasis on equity and efficiency. Key areas include HPV vaccination impact modeling, self-collection screening implementation, and addressing disparities in Indigenous and migrant populations.
Recent Publications (2023-2025): Examined pandemic disruptions to screening programs, developed HPV knowledge assessment tools for Indigenous communities, and modeled global cervical cancer elimination timelines. Collaborative work spans Australia, USA, NZ, and low-income countries.
- NHMRC Fellowship (2019-2022)
- Cancer Institute NSW Top-Up Fellowship (2019-2021)
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Cervical Cancer Control (C4)
Teaching & Supervision: Lecturer in Cancer Prevention and Control (2019-2021), online moderator (2011-2016). Supervises PhD students Susan Yuill and Chloe Jennett.
