Rubijayne Cohen

Rubijayne Cohen is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Australian National University's College of Health and Medicine, affiliated with the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research. Her work focuses on health inequities among Indigenous populations, particularly examining social determinants, discrimination, and environmental factors affecting health outcomes.

• BA in Science (Biology)
• BA in Science (Psychology)

Her research spans Indigenous health promotion, longitudinal analysis of behavioral patterns, and psychometric validation of discrimination metrics. Key themes include:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity
• Impact of environmental factors on adolescent health behaviors
• Structural racism and healthcare discrimination
• Longitudinal modeling of social determinants
• Prevalence studies in public health
• Community-driven health promotion strategies

Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate her focus on Poisson regression analysis of Indigenous health disparities, caregiver influences, and environmental stressors. Collaborative projects include grants for tackling Indigenous smoking and wellbeing research, involving multidisciplinary teams across Australia.

She has contributed to projects like the Aboriginal Tobacco Scoping Project and Tackling Indigenous Smoking - Regional Grants Impact Assessment, working alongside researchers such as Professor Ray Lovett and Professor Robert Maddox. Her collaborations extend to institutions like the Australian Journal of Rural Health and Health Promotion International.