Lana Elliott

(She/Her)

Dr. Lana Elliott is a health policy and systems academic with a background in global health and political science. She is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health and Social Work and an Affiliated Investigator with the QUT Centre for Justice.

With transdisciplinary training in human rights, international relations, and global health, Dr. Elliott's research is focused on advancing health equity by addressing political and power struggles embedded within our health systems. She is currently involved in several research projects aimed at strengthening health systems and population health outcomes (particularly in low-resource and remote settings) through enhanced policymaking and governance capacities.

Experience

  • 2017–present
    Senior lecturer, Queensland University of Technology

Education

  • 2025 
    James Cook University, Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
  • 2019 
    Queensland University of Technology, Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice
  • 2016 
    The University of Sydney, Master of International Public Health
  • 2012 
    Monash University, Bachelor of Arts (Global)

Research Areas

  • Political Science (1606)
  • Public Health And Health Services (1117)
  • Health Policy (160508)

Contact Lana for

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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision