Developed a series of statistical models and computational techniques to generate actionable information in near real-time, supporting global and local decision-making. Collaborated with an international team to investigate the evolution and geographic dispersal of HPAI virus clade 2.3.4.4b.
Research Experience
Works at the Rega Institute; research areas include pathogen phylodynamics, public health threats, and pandemic preparedness. Involved in multiple research projects such as the spread of Ebola virus in Central Africa, the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and the study of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus clade 2.3.4.4b.
Background
Associate Professor, with research interests in pathogen phylodynamics and public health threats and pandemic preparedness.
Miscellany
Teaches courses: Hot Topics in Pandemic Preparedness, Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology: Sequence, Structure and Evolution, etc.