Bridging Research and Community: Reflections from my Career in Australia
MNARA Webinar - 23 October 2025
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM AEST
- Duration: 45 minutes presentation + Q&A.
- Platform: Zoom (registration required)
- Cost: Free
About This Webinar
My professional journey in Australia has been guided by a deep commitment to connecting rigorous research with the realities of communities. This reflection traces how evidence-based practice, community partnership, and advocacy can converge to drive social impact. From establishing youth and migrant health advisory groups to leading national and global initiatives in reproductive and preconception health, my career has evolved at the intersection of science, policy, and lived experience. I share insights into the challenges and rewards of embedding community engagement into research design, the transformative power of co-production, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices to ensure equitable access to health care. These experiences underscore that bridging research and community is not a linear path but a dynamic, reciprocal process that redefines what impactful public health research can achieve.
Featured Speaker
Dr. Zohra Lassi [LinkedIn]
Zohra Lassi is an Associate Professor and NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) Emerging Leader Fellow. She is a Perinatal Epidemiologist recognised internationally for her work in identifying effective interventions to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition in disadvantaged settings. Her research advances public health knowledge and informs global health policies and guidelines. With over 250 peer-reviewed papers, 1 Book, 15 book chapters, and numerous research and technical reports, her work has significantly influenced global maternal and child health policies. She has been involved in several World Health Organization advisory committees and is the convenor of Women’s Health with the Public Health Association of Australia. She has been named 2024 Sigma Hall of Fame Researcher and 2022 South Australian Tall Poppy of the year.
Who Should Attend
Researchers at all levels
How to Register
- Step 1: New to MNARA? Complete our survey at www.mnara.au
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- Step 3: You will receive your Zoom link before the event
Spaces are limited. The session will be recorded for MNARA members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Muslim Network of Academics and Researchers Australia (MNARA)