Aimée Altermatt
Research Assistant
Working groups
Background
Aimée is a research assistant working on the Modelling and Biostatistics team and the Optimise Study. She applies her knowledge of mathematics and computer science to modelling COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in various countries.
In her position on the Data Analysis team of the Optimise Study, she assists in the analysis, preparation, and planning of monthly Optimise reports, which inform government policy. She also contributes to the survey design, data analysis and output of Snapshot Surveys and Snapshot Reports which inform government policy.
She has also applied her French language skills to her modelling work, translating a nutrition model from English to French in order to reach a wider audience.
Aimée graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2020, where she concurrently studied Applied Mathematics and French. During her university studies, she combined her passions for mathematics and French through research and translation projects in Metropolitan France, New Caledonia and Melbourne and completed an exchange semester in Geneva, Switzerland, where she undertook an internship in data processing and analysis.
In 2022, she began her Masters in Health Data Analytics at Monash University, a course that will allow her to further explore her interests in computer science and public health.
Qualifications
- Ongoing: Masters in Health Data Analytics, Monash University
- 2020: BSc, University of Melbourne, Australia major in mathematics and statistics
- 2020: Diploma in Languages (French), University of Melbourne, Australia
Positions
- September 2020 – present: Research Assistant, Burnet Institute,
- September – December 2021: French Grammar Technical Support, The University of Melbourne,
- March – July 2021: Project Liaison Officer, Why Learn French? Project,
- August – October 2020: Senior ESG Analyst Intern, Covalence, Geneva,
- May 2016 – November 2019: French Language Assistant, Academy of Mary Immaculate
Awards
- 2025: Geoffrey Stewardson Travel Fellowship
Reports and other work
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The Optimise Study: A rapid survey examining frequency, impacts of long COVID and associated concerns. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
Long COVID is estimated to be costing the Australian economy $3.6 billion annually.1 Partly because of the variation in the definition of long COVID
The Optimise Study: A rapid survey examining frequency, impacts of long COVID and associated concerns. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT) -
The Optimise Study: COVID-19 vaccine intention, and adherence to isolation and quarantine recommendations. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
The Optimise Study: COVID-19 vaccine intention, and adherence to isolation and quarantine recommendations. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT) -
The Optimise Study: COVID-19 worry and perceptions about infection and potential severity. (PUBLiC HEALTH REPORT)
This report evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants’ lives: their main concerns, risk perception, and confidence in the State and Federal Governments’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report focusses on trends over the past six months (between September 2021 and February 2022).
The Optimise Study: COVID-19 worry and perceptions about infection and potential severity. (PUBLiC HEALTH REPORT)
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The Optimise Study: Social networks and mixing patterns
This report focuses on: Average overall contacts between October 2020 and March 2021, Average contacts per setting, over time, The impact of contacts on mood and the influence of people's social network on attitudes toward vaccination.
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The Optimise Study: A rapid survey examining the influence of potential cessation of the Victorian pandemic declaration. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
The Optimise Study: A rapid survey examining the influence of potential cessation of the Victorian pandemic declaration. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT) -
The Optimise Study: COVID-19 testing, test positivity and contacts over time. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
The Optimise Study: COVID-19 testing, test positivity and contacts over time. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT) -
The Optimise Study: The impact of COVID19 on income and finances. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
The Optimise Study is a partnership between Burnet Institute and Doherty Institute in collaboration with University of Melbourne, Swinburne University of Technology, Monash University, La Trobe University, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, the Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health, and the Health Issues Centre.
The Optimise Study: The impact of COVID19 on income and finances. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT) -
COVID-19 testing in schools and attitudes and concerns about the current state of the pandemic. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
The Optimise Study has followed a cohort of over 700 Victorians since September 2020. A rapid survey was conducted between 28 October and 4 November 2021 to assess optimise participants' views about the best ways to implement COVID-19 testing in schools.
COVID-19 testing in schools and attitudes and concerns about the current state of the pandemic. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT) -
The Optimise Study: Vaccine preparedness
This report focuses on:<br/>• Attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines<br/>• Concerns about the vaccines<br/>• Information needs regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the rollout strategy<br/>
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The Optimise Study: A rapid survey examining concerns about children returning to school in 2022. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
The Optimise Study has followed a cohort of around 700 Victorians since September 2020. A rapid survey was conducted between 4 and 14 March 2022 to assess Optimise participants' concerns about children returning to school, COVID-19 testing in schools, views about COVID-19 prevention measures taken in schools, and the acceptability of closing schools under certain circumstances.
The Optimise Study: A rapid survey examining concerns about children returning to school in 2022. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
Burnet publications
View 4 moreA longitudinal study of alcohol consumption among adults in Victoria, Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic
PLoS ONE
Tianhui Ke et al
Priority populations’ experiences of isolation, quarantine and distancing for COVID-19: protocol for a longitudinal cohort study (Optimise Study)
BMJ Open
Alisa Pedrana et al
I know what you did last summer: a cross-sectional study of personal COVID-19 risk reduction strategies used by Victorian adults, December 2021–January 2022
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Wai Chung Tse et al
News and features
Special focus on Thailand in Burnet Travel Awards
Funds totalling $140,000 have been shared among 22 Burnet Institute Travel Award winners for 2025, including a new and special award, the Princess Srinagarindra PhD Scholarship.
There's treasure in Burnet's Shark Tank
Congratulations to the winners of Burnet’s 2025 Shark Tank grants to support early conceptual work by early career staff and students.