Professor Loxton is the Director of the Centre for Women’s Health Research at The University of Newcastle, Australia and Director of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health – the largest and longest running study of its kind in Australia.
Women’s health over the life span has been at the centre of Professor Loxton’s research for over two decades and remains her primary research interest. Her main areas of expertise are the impact of violence over the life course, maternal morbidity and mortality, and translation of research into policy.
Professor Loxton is a member of the National Women’s Health Advisory Council convened by the Australian Federal Government to address gender disparities in health service delivery and outcomes.