Susan Elliott

Susan Elliott is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at McMaster University. Her research integrates public health, health geography, and environmental science, focusing on food allergy epidemiology, water insecurity, and global health equity.

• Key research themes: Food allergy risk factors, environmental health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) interventions, and chronic disease geographies
• Collaborates with institutions in Canada, Kenya, Ghana, and Bangladesh
• Active in community-based participatory research using photovoice and mixed-methods approaches

Her recent publications (2024-2025) analyze opioid prescription disparities, lupus nephritis patient experiences, food-water insecurity syndemics, and gender dimensions of water security. She emphasizes equity in global health policy and knowledge translation strategies.

Scientific contributions include 163 McMaster Experts listings and leadership in studies addressing health impacts of climate change, social determinants of wellbeing, and environmental risk communication.