DrLauren Sheppard

My research interests include the economic, health, social and intergenerational costs of gendered violence, and how economic research can strengthen policy responses in Australia.

I'm currently working part-time as a Research Fellow contributing as a health economist to projects led by the Mothers' and Young People's Study (you can read about this study on the MCRI website [here](https://www.mcri.edu.au/research/projects/mothers-young-peoples-study)). I'm also completing my PhD which explores economic methods and tools for assessing the cost-effectiveness of gendered violence prevention strategies.

During my time at Deakin, I have contributed to several national and international research projects across a range of public health topics. Prior to this, I worked in policy, project management and health service improvement roles in Australia and overseas.