Dr. Yuanyuan Gu

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Biography

Yuanyuan Gu is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Health Economy at Macquarie University, specializing in health economics, ageing, and choice modelling econometrics. Her research interests lie in understanding preferences, choices, and behaviors in health, particularly within the aged care system. She has published extensively in reputable journals including Health Economics, Social Science & Medicine, and PharmacoEconomics. As a Chief Investigator, she has secured substantial external funding, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship. Gu is also a senior leader within the health policy team focusing on health preference research and serves as an advisor on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. She has substantial teaching experience in health economics, econometrics, and choice modelling, utilizing innovative teaching methods. Her research aims to improve health outcomes by providing insights into healthcare choices and preferences, which enhance the design of strategies to improve healthcare quality and access. Yuanyuan is actively supervising multiple PhD students addressing contemporary topics in health economics and policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in health economics, supervising PhD students, and leading research projects.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).