Dr Riki Lane is a Research Fellow at the Department of General Practice since 2011, undertaking qualitative and ethnographic research studies into models of primary health care. Currently this involves a strategic collaboration with North West Melbourne Primary Health Network to build capacity in research and evaluation. Previous projects include studies investigating: GP Super Clinics and other forms of integrated care; advancing roles for nurses in general practice; e-Health; and National Evaluations of Medicare Locals and Primary Health Networks.

Riki is also a Project/Research Worker at the Monash Health Gender Clinic, with particular research interests in the field of trans and gender diverse health and is currently supervising higher degree students.

Riki is a researcher with expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods in the areas of sociology of health, science and gender, sex and sexuality. PhD research was completed at Latrobe University in 2011 into the social and political implications of the 'brain-sex' theory of transsexuality and transgender. This research utilised qualitative interview methods with clinicians, researchers and advocates.