Dr. Sabuj Mistry

Biography

Sabuj Kanti Mistry is a public health researcher and lecturer at the School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. His research focuses on the epidemiology and management of chronic diseases, particularly among at-risk population groups, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, older adults, and refugees. Sabuj has worked as a senior researcher at BRAC (Building Resources Across Communities) and has contributed significantly to studies examining community health worker (CHW) interventions in Bangladesh. He has co-designed models of care that engage CHWs as community health navigators to improve access to health and social care services for patients with chronic diseases. His work is recognized for its impact on enhancing the feasibility and acceptability of health interventions in Australia. Sabuj has published over 100 high-quality international peer-reviewed articles and presented at more than 20 conferences. He has received research grants exceeding one million AUD for his work both in Australia and internationally. He is actively involved in various networks and initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for migrant and refugee populations.

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