Pallavi Laxmikanth

Pallavi Laxmikanth is a researcher affiliated with the School of Cybernetics at the Australian National University (ANU). Her work focuses on medical anthropology, global health, and the social dynamics of health worker migration. She holds a PhD in Medical Anthropology from the University of Adelaide (2019-2023) and a Master's in Medical Anthropology from the University of Oxford (2011-2012).

Her research explores topics such as healthcare workforce migration patterns, qualitative studies on South African health workers in the UK, and the interplay of security, skills, and migration policies. She is registered to supervise research students and has contributed to interdisciplinary studies in global health action.

Key research themes include the socio-economic factors influencing health worker migration, the impact of migration on source and destination countries, and the ethical dimensions of healthcare workforce mobility. Her work combines qualitative methodologies to analyze migration decisions, healthcare system dynamics, and policy implications.