معرفی
Associate Professor Zakia Hossain is a Health Sociologist and Demographer at the University of Sydney. She holds academic affiliations with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and multiple research networks including the Sydney Cancer Research Network and the Faculty International Health Research Network. Her work focuses on health sociology, chronic diseases (particularly breast and cervical cancer), migrant health, and global health equity. She has received prestigious fellowships from AusAID and the Rockefeller Foundation.
Education
- BA (Hons) Sociology, First Class – Dhaka University (Bangladesh)
- MA Sociology – Dhaka University (Bangladesh)
- MA Demography – Australian National University (Australia)
- PhD Sociology – University of Queensland (Australia)
Research Interests
- Reproductive health, including teenage pregnancy and breast/cervical cancer screening
- Health disparities among migrant populations and cultural competency in healthcare
- Global health challenges, particularly in South/Southeast Asia
- Ageing populations and chronic disease management
Grants & Projects
- ARC DP200103716: Migrant/Refugee Youth Sexual Health Research ($299,000 AUD)
- Sheik Saud Bin Saqr Grant: Cervical Cancer Awareness in RAK ($39,000 AUD)
- Cancer Institute NSW: Multicultural Breast/Cervical Cancer Awareness ($364,642 AUD)
Advising
- Supervised 16 PhD/Masters completions in 8 years
- Currently supervising 4 PhD (primary), 3 PhD (associate), 2 Masters, and 1 Honours student
Labs/Networks
- Member of the Health Services & Global Population Research Group
- Lead in the Faculty Breast Cancer Research Team
- International collaborations with UAE healthcare institutions
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