Anil Kumar, PhD
What do you do at the Centre?
As Deputy Director, Data & Analytics, I bring epidemiology, data analytics and health systems research to the Centre’s work on injury and violence prevention. I focus on understanding the burden of injuries, suicide and related mental health outcomes, as well as their longer-term human impact, including disability, recovery, bereavement, resilience and health inequities. I use population-level data, including Global Burden of Disease estimates, alongside evidence synthesis and policy-relevant research to identify who is most affected, understand where the greatest needs lie, and generate evidence to inform prevention and strengthen health systems.
What draws you to this work?
I am drawn to the potential of data and evidence to improve people’s lives. Good data can show us where the greatest needs are, who is being left behind, and where prevention can make the greatest difference. What motivates me most is translating epidemiological evidence into practical action—helping to shape priorities, strengthen prevention, and ultimately reduce deaths, disability and their impact on individuals, families and communities.