DrIksheta Verma

Dr Iksheta Verma is a Lecturer and Research Fellow in Rural Health at Deakin University's School of Medicine and the National Centre for Farmer Health. She has a clinical background in medicine and postgraduate qualifications in public health, including a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Wollongong.

Her research focuses on improving health outcomes and healthcare experiences for rural and regional populations, with particular interests in chronic disease self-management, health behaviour change, health promotion and access to healthcare services. Her work explores patient-centred approaches, including patient activation, peer support, farmer health and digital health interventions, to strengthen individuals' capacity to manage their health and wellbeing.

Iksheta has been involved in multidisciplinary research spanning chronic disease management, mental health, oral health and health service delivery with a particular focus on rural and farming communities. Her research draws on quantitative, qualitative and evidence synthesis methodologies and emphasises the translation of evidence into practical, accessible and sustainable approaches to improving health outcomes.

Alongside her research, Iksheta contributes to teaching, curriculum development and student supervision at Deakin University, supporting education and research capacity building in agricultural health, rural health and public health.