Zoe Hyde

Dr Zoe Hyde is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia Medical School, specializing in epidemiology and biostatistics. She works in the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health, focusing on healthy aging and cognitive assessment tools for Indigenous populations. Her research spans dementia prevention (DAMPAA program), public health strategies during pandemics, and cultural adaptation of health frameworks.

• PhD (UWA), Master of Public Health (Curtin), Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion (Curtin), BSc (Curtin)

Research interests center on aging well for Aboriginal Australians, including:

• Development of culturally appropriate dementia screening tools (KICA, Good Spirit Good Life)
• Epidemiology of frailty and cognitive impairment
• Public health strategies for pandemic management
• Medication safety in Indigenous primary care
• Quality of life metrics for aged care services

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health & Well-being) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Recent publications focus on stepped-wedge trials, cognitive assessment validation, and Indigenous dementia resources.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Endocrine Society of Australia Servier Young Investigator Award
• UWA Vice-Chancellor's Award for Collaborative Indigenous Research Partnerships
• NHMRC and MRFF grant funding

As a prominent science communicator, Dr Hyde has advised policymakers on pandemic response and collaborated with over 140 international researchers. Her work appears in leading journals including The Lancet and Annals of Internal Medicine.