Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre (AWaGHR)

The University of Queensland

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The researchers at the Australian Women and Girls' Health Research (AWaGHR) Centre are internationally recognised for their methodological expertise, particularly in the development and application of robust data collection and statistical analysis techniques.

Centre activities to further the knowledge of women and girls' health include:

  • Engaging with women, clinicians, and policymakers to establish research agendas relevant to women's needs.
  • Collaborating with experts to translate our research into policies, guidelines, tools, and programs that deliver real economic, societal, and health impacts.
  • Supporting students and researchers to build capacity in women and girls' health research and translation.
Website
https://public-health.uq.edu.au/research/awaghr-centre
Organisation type
  • University Research Centre
Number of research staff
20-100 research staff
Address
Level 2, Edith Cavell Building, Fourth Avenue, Herston QLD 4006

Strengths and capabilities

  • Life course epidemiology
  • Genetic epidemiology
  • Methodology
  • Health equity
  • Clinical practice and policy

Facilities and major equipment

Lead researchers

Achievements of the centre

  • Early prediction model for endometriosis risk: the simplified adolescent factors for endometriosis (SAFE) score. Publication and media.
  • First estimates of prevalence and incidence of endometriosis in Australian women. Publication and AIHW report
  • First Australian estimates of incidence and prevalence of uterine fibroids. Publication

For more information on specific research projects, please visit the AWaGHR website.

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