Dr Carol Maher
University of South Australia
Research Field: Public Health, lifestyle and health epidemiology
Dr Carol Maher’s research helps us better understand the links between daily activity and health. She is a Post-Doctoral Fellow and Research Leader in the Health and Use of Time Group at the University of South Australia. Her work focuses on coming up with new ideas that help people make small changes in their lifestyle for big benefits. She conducted world first research into the benefits of physical activity for children with cerebral palsy and continues to work in the study and promotion of exercise for children with disabilities.