Saira Sanjida

Saira Sanjida is a Research Fellow at the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Queensland, where she contributes to the Research Alliance for Urban Goori Health (RAUGH) team. Her work focuses on closing the life expectancy gap and achieving health equality for urban First Peoples in greater North Brisbane through applied research across healthcare pathways.

With an academic background in pharmacy and public health, Dr. Sanjida previously worked at UQ's Centre for Health Service Research and Dermatology Research Centre. She maintains active collaborations with the Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group and Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer.

Her primary research interests include:

• Mental Health
• Psycho-oncology
• Cancer Survivorship
• Health System Evaluation
• Epidemiology
• Public Health

Dr. Sanjida's recent publications demonstrate expertise in Indigenous health disparities, cancer care experiences, and surgical outcomes, with strong methodological skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis of clinical trials and epidemiological studies. Her work consistently addresses health equity for vulnerable populations, particularly through mental health interventions in cancer contexts and system-level evaluations.

She actively engages in community-focused research initiatives, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander showcase programs, reflecting her commitment to culturally safe healthcare solutions. Dr. Sanjida's contact email is s.sanjida@uq.edu.au.