Dr. Manonita Ghosh is a research fellow in the ECU SAGE Futures Lab. Additionally, she serves as the editor-in-chief for the Anthropology and Ageing Journal and leads research editorial teams. With a background in anthropology and public health, her research explores cross-cultural influences on health behaviour, ageing and social care, health service evaluation, and music and migrant health. Manonita holds two master's degrees: one in sociology from Dhaka University, Bangladesh, and another in anthropology from the University of Western Australia. She completed a PhD in population health at the University of Western Australia. Manonita leads the Arts & Music Engagement stream in the SAGE Future Lab. A trained musician, Manonita applies her skills in music direction to multicultural communities. With over 15 years of experience, she has worked in government organisations like the Department of Health WA and the Department for Communities. She has also made significant contributions to non-governmental health organisations, focusing on training, capacity building, and community development.
