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Dr. Samantha Rowbotham is an Honorary Lecturer at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy within the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, with an adjunct position at the University of Tasmania. She serves as Associate Editor of the Health Promotion Journal of Australia and is part of the Steering Committee for the Citizen Science Node at the Charles Perkins Centre. Her educational background includes a BSc(Hons), MRes, and PhD in Psychology from the University of Manchester.
Rowbotham's research focuses on public engagement in health policy and practice, particularly through citizen science approaches for chronic disease prevention. She leads a program funded by the Australian Prevention Partnership Centre exploring participatory methods in prevention science. Her mixed-methods expertise spans health communication, antibiotic usage, healthcare systems, and policy analysis, with emphasis on co-designing research with stakeholders.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong thematic focus on citizen science methodologies in health promotion, policy implementation studies, and community-based participatory research. Her work consistently examines how participatory approaches can bridge gaps between evidence, policy, and practice in public health systems.
Teaching & Supervision:
Rowbotham coordinates courses in the Master of Health Policy program (HPOL5009 Health Policy Project and HPOL5003 Analysing Health Policy) and has tutored in Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health programs. Her teaching expertise includes:
- Research Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Health Psychology
- Health Communication
Research Grants:
- 2021: Using citizen science to monitor and enhance walkability in Western Sydney (NHMRC)
- 2020: System Perspectives on Preventing Lifestyle-Related Chronic Health Problems (NHMRC)
- 2015: Employment of Research Fellow with the Australian Prevention Partnership Centre
She collaborates with multiple organizations including the Australian Citizen Science Association and maintains international research links with the University of Cardiff regarding antibiotic usage studies.
