Sex and gender inequities in health and medical research and practise have wide-reaching impacts on health outcomes.The Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine coordinates national efforts to promote good practice, provide education and support inclusive research to advance health outcomes for all Australians.
Working alongside other university partners and leading health organisations, the Victorian hub of the centre to aims to advance health and medical knowledge for all people. Our research endorses a strong intersectional approach to sex and gender research, and policy and practice, acknowledging the multiple factors that intersect to impact on health outcomes and health inequities.
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We generate evidence and resources that will directly inform government initiatives to improve education and research practises that cater for the health of women and the LGBTQIA+ community in Victoria. We also prioritise engagement with First Nations people in our establishment and growth.
Our research initiatives aim to:
On top of undertaking high-quality research, we also:
Study a PhD with the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine and be at the forefront of building rigorous science and sound medical advances.
Our researchers aim to contribute to improvements in health outcomes and increase understanding and action in relation to sex and gender inequities in health and medicine.
Professor Séverine Lamon is an ARC future fellow conducting research within the Institute of Physical Activity and Nutrition, the Deputy Associate Dean for Research in the Faculty of Health at Deakin and the co-director of the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine. Her research program focuses on the molecular sex differences in skeletal muscle adaptation to disease and ageing.
Deakin Distinguished Professor Rachel Huxley is the executive dean of the Faculty of Health at Deakin and the co-director of the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine. Her research focuses on epidemiology and public health, particularly the determination and quantification of major and modifiable risk factors for chronic disease and sex and ethnic disparities in these relationships, as well as evaluating the health impact of climate change and pollution.
Dr Sue Haupt is a senior research fellow within the Australian Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine and an honorary within the Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology at the University of Melbourne. Her research has exposed fundamental mechanisms contributing to cancer sex disparities. She is currently undertaking a scoping exercise regarding the inclusion of sex and gender in Victorian university curricula and research policies.
We strive for excellence in research quality, translational activities and training and educational programs, in order to promote inclusive, intersectional approaches to sex and gender in health and medical practice.
This project aims to benchmark sex and gender inclusion in Victorian university curricula and medical research policies. By surveying curricula and policy, and using AI tools to analyse course content, the project will identify gaps, recommend improvements, and provide a foundation for future impact on health equity and medical best practices.
The Victorian Hub of the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine is supported by collaborative partners, including:
If you’re interested in our research initiatives, partnering with us or want to stay updated on the latest developments, visit our website or email our team.
