Dr. Samantha Chakraborty

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Chakraborty is an implementation scientist and public health researcher focused on improving health outcomes and the practical translation of research into policy and practice. Her expertise lies in living evidence methods and implementation, particularly in relation to living guidelines for COVID-19 and conducting complex trials within healthcare. Samantha’s current work seeks to understand the mechanisms for translating living evidence synthesis into policy both in Australia and internationally. Throughout her career, she has contributed to academia and policy within non-government organizations, striving to inform practice and policy changes that enhance health outcomes for patients in primary care settings. Previously, as a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of General Practice, she managed complex trials within a national cohort study that emphasized the implementation of evidence-based care, coordinating participation from 130 general practice clinics and 28 pharmacies involving 1000 primary care providers. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on global health improvements.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.