Dr Heath Pillen has previously practiced across fields of clinical and public health dietetics, with a special interest in working with vulnerable or marginalised populations. As an interdisciplinary researcher with roots in health services research, health sociology, and educational research, Dr Pillen’s research seeks to identify how healthcare services and public health systems might work more effectively with disadvantaged or marginalised populations in relation to chronic disease prevention and management, working specifically to mitigate inequities in health outcomes.
Professional Memberships
- Public Health Association of Australia
- Consumers Health Forum of Australia
Professional Social Media
Research Grants
|
Grant/Project name |
Investigators |
Funding body & A$ value |
Year(s) |
Focus (of research grant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Diabetes SA Research Grants Program |
Ward PR, McNaughton D & Pillen H |
$20,750 |
2018-19 |
Addressing structural determinants of diabetes-related stigma |
Research areas
- health inequities and vulnerabilities
- health-related stigma
- public and patient participation in healthcare and public health decision-making
- sociology of chronic and disabling conditions
- critical public health
Teaching areas
- Public Health Foundations
- Public Health Research and Evidence
- Concepts of Epidemiology
- Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation