Ishrat Jahan

Ishrat Jahan is a public health professional and Research Assistant at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Her role involves facilitating workshops and managing project activities for the Let’s Yarn about Sleep program. With a strong academic background and hands-on research expertise, her work contributes to advancing community-driven approaches to improve sleep health, particularly within Indigenous populations.

Currently pursuing her PhD at The University of Queensland, Ishrat’s doctoral research focuses on exploring the impact of sleep health among First Nation adolescents. Her academic background includes a Master of Public Health from North South University, Bangladesh, and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Comilla Medical College, Bangladesh.

Over the years, she has developed expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research, having previously worked on diverse projects in maternal and child health, mental health, and health service delivery.

Ishrat’s professional journey has been marked by her dedication to improving health outcomes through evidence-based research. She is passionate about health equity, mental health, and advancing public health through rigorous research and stakeholder collaboration. Her career goal is to contribute to meaningful improvements in community health outcomes, ensuring equitable health solutions for underserved populations.

Research Interests

• Sleep health
• Mental health
• Adolescant health
• Health equity
• Health service delivery