Patrick Walker

Patrick Walker

Australia

Patrick is an Australian global health researcher and paediatric doctor who is passionate about health equity. His primary area of interest is neonatal care in resource-constrained settings, where he works to reduce mortality by implementing low-cost, effective healthcare-level interventions targeted at addressing gaps in newborn care. He has conducted research projects in Australia and sub-Saharan Africa, most recently working on an automated oxygen delivery system for preterm infants in Nigeria, and concurrently leading a mixed-methods project into how respiratory support is used in Nigerian special care nurseries. As a 2024 Quad Fellow, Patrick will pursue a Master of Public Health at Harvard University, focusing on global health and maternal & child health. Outside of work, Patrick is a keen pianist, playing in a band and enjoying playing solo gigs where he can, and is also an avid reader of novels both in English and Spanish.