Background
Christabelle Adjoyan is project director of the Pathway to Clean Indoor Air program at Burnet Institute, leading research focused on evaluating and implementing practical interventions to enhance indoor air quality.
Before joining Burnet, Christabelle held several executive positions within the Victorian Government, including leadership roles within the Department of Health and mRNA Victoria. As Director of mRNA Projects, she led projects advancing sovereign vaccine manufacturing to strengthen pandemic preparedness. At the Victorian Department of Health, Christabelle led reforms in mental health and drug policy, primary care and community health, notably contributing to Victoria’s COVID-19 response as Director of Public Health and Director of the COVID-19 Vaccination program.
Christabelle has a strong background in policy development and government relations, having served in senior roles to Victorian and Commonwealth Ministers across health, community services and Indigenous affairs.
Qualifications
- Master of Public Administration, University of Melbourne, Australia
- Bachelor of International Relations, Deakin University, Australia
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), University of Melbourne, Australia
Reports and other work
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COVID-19 pandemic mortality data: report
As of 2024, 20 more Australians are dying each day as a result of COVID-19. To understand this ongoing problem better, experts at Burnet have developed a comprehensive analysis of deaths caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. This report evaluates mortality patterns in Australia and comparable countries. We analyse these trends during 2 main periods: the early phase (2020-21) and the later phase (2022 onwards).
COVID-19 pandemic mortality data: report
Current projects
Using ultraviolet light to reduce COVID-19 in aged care homes (ELUCIDAR study)
Ultraviolet light has been used for decades to disinfect the air and prevent disease. This study explores using UV light to reduce COVID-19 infection in residential aged care facilities.
Pathway to Clean Indoor Air
A 2-year research project that tests solutions in real-world settings to identify scalable, evidence-based solutions for improving indoor air quality in schools, public spaces and public sector offices.