معرفی
Professor Sally Casswell serves as Co-Director of the SHORE and Whariki Research Centre within the College of Health at Massey University, New Zealand, holding the academic rank of Professor with extensive contributions to public health policy research.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago (1975)
Research Focus: Professor Casswell specializes in social determinants of health and policy interventions for alcohol and drug-related harm. Her work emphasizes national and community-level policy development, implementation, and evaluation, with leadership in the International Alcohol Control study tracking global drinking patterns. She investigates structural drivers of substance use through longitudinal population analyses.
Professional Recognition:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand
- Officer of the Order of New Zealand
Leadership & Advocacy: As chair of GAPA's Scientific Advisory Board and active participant in APAPA, she bridges academic research with global policy action. Her co-authorship of Alcohol, No Ordinary Commodity (2010) established foundational frameworks for evidence-based alcohol policy. Continuous WHO Expert Advisory Panel membership since 1986 and media engagement amplify her influence in shaping public health discourse.
Research Infrastructure: Co-leading the WHO Collaborating Centre SHORE and Whariki Research Centre, she directs interdisciplinary teams examining socio-ecological factors in substance use, with emphasis on policy transferability across cultural contexts.
