Natalie Taylor

Associate Professor Natalie Taylor is the Director of Implementation to Impact (i2i) and the School of Population Health Research Director at UNSW Sydney. With a career spanning over $64 million in research funding, her work bridges implementation science and data science to optimize healthcare delivery, particularly in genetics, genomics, and cancer care. She pioneered behavior change workshops and toolkits for healthcare professionals and established Australia’s first Masters elective in Implementation Science.

• Education:
  • PhD in Health Psychology (University of Leeds, 2011)
  • MSc in Psychology (University of Leeds, 2005)
  • BSc in Psychology (University of Leeds, 2004)
• Research Focus:

  Her research spans implementation science frameworks, behavior change mechanisms, and health system innovation. Current projects include integrating precision oncology into routine care, improving newborn screening technology, and scaling point-of-care hepatitis C testing. She emphasizes consumer involvement and co-design in healthcare interventions.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 2022 CINSW Premier’s Award for Cancer Researcher of the Year – Career Development Fellow
  • 2021 Peter Baume Research Impact Award
  • 2016 CINSW Premier’s Excellence in Translational Cancer Research Award
  • Multiple NSW Premier’s Awards and scholarships
• Grants & Leadership:

  She leads grants from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and Cancer Institute NSW, focusing on genomic medicine, HIV prevention, and mental health integration. Her leadership extends to co-chairing the 2022 NSW Cancer Conference and developing gender-equity policies.

• Labs & Teams:

  As Director of i2i, she leads a multidisciplinary team at UNSW, collaborating with academic, health, and non-profit organizations across Australia and globally. Her work involves partnerships with the Australian Genomics Health Alliance, Translational Cancer Research Network, and Healthdirect Australia.