Nafiseh Khalaj

Dr. Nafiseh Khalaj is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Queensland's School of Public Health, specializing in mixed-methods health research focused on cancer screening programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Her work intersects Indigenous health equity, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and chronic injury management.

Education: PhD in Biomechanics (2019) from The University of Queensland's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, with earlier research in musculoskeletal disorders and pediatric motor skills.

Research interests include: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health disparities, chronic ankle instability, osteoarthritis biomechanics, and orthotic interventions for spinal deformities. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to address health inequities and musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Publications span 12 journal articles and 3 conference papers, with recent work emphasizing Indigenous health advocacy and housing determinants of wellbeing. Active in collaborative programs like the First Nations Cancer & Wellbeing Research Program.

Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed, though involved in multidisciplinary research teams. Grants not explicitly detailed in provided materials.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the First Nations Cancer & Wellbeing Research Program, contributing to culturally responsive healthcare initiatives.