As a clinical epidemiologist, Professor Byles interests are in risk determination, health assessment, other health care evaluation, and measurement of health outcomes. As a Gerontologist and Fellow of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Professor Byles’ research interests in ageing include the role of health services, preventive activities, and treatments in maintaining quality of life for older people, and in determining physical, psychological and social factors associated with optimal physical and mental health of men and women as they age. Her work has included health assessment, medications used by older people, sleep disturbance, health effects of alcohol, nutrition screening and interventions, health and retirement, and prevention of falls in residential care.
Professor Byles has earned over $50 million dollars in external research grants. She has authored over 440 publications in peer reviewed refereed journals as well as numerous book chapters, official reports to government and other agencies. She has also delivered over 200 conference presentations, and numerous interactive conference workshops.
Professor Byles is Head, International Longevity Centre-Australia and Co-President, International Longevity Centre - Global Alliance
Professor Byles is a Past President and Life Member of the Australian Association of Gerontology (2011-2013), and continues to serve the organisation on the AAG Research Trust Committee, and as co-President of Australia’s leadership plan for the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics from 2029. In 2016 she was honoured to be the AAG Glenda Powell Traveling Fellow.