Suzanne Robinson

Suzanne Robinson is a Professor and Chair at Deakin University, serving as the Head of Deakin Health Economics within the School of Health and Social Development under the Faculty of Health. Her research focuses on health systems reform, the economics of chronic disease management, digital health implementation, and the use of linked data to understand healthcare burdens.

• Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Birmingham

Robinson’s research emphasizes cost-effectiveness analysis, informal caregiving, and equitable healthcare delivery. She has contributed to studies on telehealth evaluation, musculoskeletal conditions, and rural healthcare access. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and translational research.

Her recent publications span topics like time-driven activity costing, geographic disparities in cancer care, and urgent care models. She supervises doctoral students working on projects related to coronary heart disease, informal care burden, and LGBTQ+ healthcare.

Robinson has secured significant grants from organizations such as the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Health, focusing on digital health, obesity program commissioning, and cancer care economics. She actively collaborates with institutions like Western Victoria Primary Health Network and Grampians Health.