Samantha Gray

Dr. Samantha Gray is a Researcher at the University of Newcastle embedded within the Hunter New England Local Health District, affiliated with the School of Medicine and Public Health under the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing.

• PhD in Experimental Medicine (2022), University of British Columbia
• MSc in Kinesiology (2017), University of Victoria

Her research focuses on implementation science, health equity, and health promotion for aging populations. She specializes in mixed methods, knowledge translation, and behavior change psychology, particularly in UN SDG aligned contexts.

Recent publications analyze virtual health interventions (e.g., Choose to Move), scaling health programs, and equity in pandemic-era delivery. She contributes to systematic reviews and methodological frameworks for sustainable program implementation.

Dr. Gray actively mentors junior researchers, collaborates with international teams, and leads workshops on academic writing and grant applications. Her work acknowledges Indigenous lands in Canada and Australia, with a focus on culturally responsive methods for Aboriginal communities.