Biography
Lauren developed an interest in health economics while completing a Master of Public Health majoring in economic evaluation.
She works part-time as a Research Fellow in the Maternal and Child Health stream and contributes to the projects being led by the team, including the Mothers' and Young People's Study (you can read about this study on the MCRI website here). She is studying her PhD and is due to submit this in early 2024. Her PhD research explores economic methods and tools for assessing the cost-effectiveness of gendered violence prevention and response programs.
Lauren's research interests include the economic, health, social and intergenerational costs of gendered violence, and how economic research can strengthen policy responses in Australia.
During her time at Deakin, Lauren has contributed to a number of national and international research projects across a range of public health areas. She previously worked in policy, project management and health service improvement roles.
Read more on Lauren's profileResearch interests
Economic evaluation, gender-based violence, health equity, priority-setting
Affiliations
Member, International Health Economics Association
Publications
What Interventions are Cost Effective in Reducing Violence Against Women? A Scoping Review
Lauren Sheppard, Moosa Alsubhi, Vicki Brown, Ha Le, Kim Robinson, Marj Moodie
(2024), Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, Berlin, Germany, C1
V Brown, L Sheppard, J Salmon, L Arundell, E Cerin, N Ridgers, K Hesketh, R Daly, D Dunstan, H Brown, J Gatta, J Chinapaw, M Moodie
(2024), Vol. 21, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, C1
D Cadilhac, L Sheppard, J Kim, E Tan, L Gao, G Sookram, H Dewey, C Bladin, M Moodie
(2021), Vol. 11, Frontiers in Neurology, Switzerland, C1
L Gao, L Sheppard, O Wu, L Churilov, M Mohebbi, J Collier, J Bernhardt, F Ellery, H Dewey, M Moodie
(2019), Vol. 9, BMJ Open, England, C1
L Sheppard, H Dewey, J Bernhardt, J Collier, F Ellery, L Churilov, K Tay-Teo, O Wu, M Moodie
(2016), Vol. 11, pp. 492-494, International journal of stroke, London, Eng., C1
The health and economic benefits of reducing intimate partner violence: an Australian example
D Cadilhac, L Sheppard, T Cumming, T Thayabaranathan, D Pearce, R Carter, A Magnus
(2015), Vol. 15, pp. 1-10, BMC public health, London, Eng., C1
Cost-effectiveness of fiscal policies to prevent obesity
M Moodie, L Sheppard, G Sacks, C Keating, A Flego
(2013), Vol. 2, pp. 211-224, Current obesity reports, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, C1
The economic gains of achieving reduced alcohol consumption targets for Australia
A Magnus, D Cadilhac, L Sheppard, T Cumming, D Pearce, R Carter
(2012), Vol. 102, pp. 1313-1319, American journal of public health, Washington, D.C., C1
Economic benefits of achieving realistic smoking cessation targets in Australia
A Magnus, D Cadilhac, L Sheppard, T Cumming, D Pearce, R Carter
(2011), Vol. 101, pp. 321-327, American journal of public health, Washington, D.C., C1
D Cadilhac, A Magnus, L Sheppard, T Cumming, D Pearce, R Carter
(2011), Vol. 11, pp. 1-12, BMC public health, London, England, C1
The economic benefits of reducing physical inactivity : an Australian example
D Cadilhac, T Cumming, L Sheppard, D Pearce, R Carter, A Magnus
(2011), Vol. 8, pp. 1-8, International journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, London, England, C1
J Salmon, L Arundell, C Hume, H Brown, K Hesketh, D Dunstan, R Daly, N Pearson, E Cerin, M Moodie, L Sheppard, K Ball, S Bagley, M Paw, D Crawford
(2011), Vol. 11, pp. 1-14, BMC public health, London, England, C1
Evaluation of the childhood obesity prevention program kids - go for your life
A De Silva-Sanigorski, L Prosser, L Carpenter, S Honisett, L Gibbs, M Moodie, L Sheppard, B Swinburn, E Waters
(2010), Vol. 10, pp. 1-8, BMC Public Health, London, England, C1
The health and economic benefits of reducing disease risk factors
D Cadilhac, A Magnus, T Cumming, L Sheppard, D Pearce, R Carter
(2009), [Melbourne, Vic.], A6
Funded Projects at Deakin
Industry and Other Funding
Economic Evaluation of Kids 'Go for your Life' (KGFYL)
Prof Marj Moodie, Ms Lauren Sheppard
Cancer Council Victoria Grant - Research
- 2009: $50,000
Other Funding Sources
Community Base Pilot Project: Cost study
Prof Marj Moodie, Ms Lauren Sheppard
The University of Melbourne
- 2011: $7,943
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report