Paul Lawton

Paul Lawton is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, within the Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease department. His work focuses on addressing health disparities in Indigenous populations, particularly chronic kidney disease and related comorbidities. He holds a PhD from CDU (2015) and is actively involved in supervising postgraduate research.

• University: Charles Darwin University
• School: Menzies School of Health Research
• Department: Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease

Research interests include nephrology, Indigenous health, public health policy, and improving healthcare access for First Nations Australians. Recent studies address kidney disease reporting gaps, patient-centered clinical trials, and observational protocols for returning Indigenous renal patients to their communities. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health equity and reducing disparities.

Key collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams addressing kidney transplantation outcomes, cultural competency in healthcare, and diagnostic accuracy in chronic diseases. He has contributed to over 60 research outputs, with a focus on peer-reviewed articles and observational studies.