David Coall

Edith Cowan University

Dr David Coall (PhD), Senior Lecturer in the School of Medical and Health Sciences, Biomedical Science Course Coordinator and Discipline Lead Medical Sciences, at Edith Cowan University. His research focuses on the complex inter-generational influences on health and behaviour within families. Of particular interest are the different roles grandparents play and how they impact family functioning, grandchild development and the health of the grandparents themselves.  Over the past 15 years Coall has developed expertise in both theoretical and applied grandparent research through local and international collaborations. He is currently examining the experiences, needs and health of grandparents who are raising their own grandchildren. His work is now being translated into support services for people in low resource family situations.