Megan Lim

Head of Young People's Health Research, Burnet Institute

Megan Lim (she/her) is the Deputy Program Director (Behaviours and Health Risks) at Burnet Institute and leads the Young People's Health research group. She is on a mission to develop, test, and implement evidence based policies and interventions to improve young people's health.

Megan’s primary area of interest is understanding the impact of digital media on public health. She has led trials using these technologies (e.g. mobile phones, smartphone apps, and social media) for health promotion and behaviour change. She has conducted mixed methods research into the impact of digital media on young people's health and wellbeing. Megan works with young people to centre their experiences and expertise in their own lives. Her work spans many health topics, including sexual and reproductive health, alcohol and other drug use, mental health and wellbeing, nutrition, and infectious diseases. She uses epidemiological methods, qualitative research, co-design, and health promotion research.

Megan is based in Melbourne, Australia.