Dr Imogen Elsum
Research Program Manager
Background
Imogen works across the HIV and viral hepatitis research programs. She has a diverse background in program management and research with experience across public health, international health and biomedical research. Since the completion of a PhD in cancer biology, Imogen has focused on international and public health, working in a range of settings including in Nepal, PNG and Indigenous Australian communities. She's interested in innovative solutions that facilitate access and provision of health care services for vulnerable communities, and in improving health outcomes and equity through health system strengthening.
Qualifications
- 2018: MPH, Monash University;
- 2011: PhD, University of Melbourne;
- 2006: BSc (Hons) University of Melbourne;
- 2005: BMedSc, Australian National University
Positions
- 2019 - present: Research Program Manager, Burnet Institute;
- 2018 - 2019: Program Manager, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre;
- 2016 - 2018: Research Fellow, University of Melbourne;
- 2014 - 2016: International Clinical Research Fellow, Burnet Institute;
- 2013 - 2014: Research and Evaluation Officer, Australia Youth Ambassador for Development, Nepal Network of Cancer Treatment and Research, Nepal;
- 2011 - 2013: Postdoctoral Researcher, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Burnet publications
View 8 moreBalancing Efficiency and Accuracy in Hepatitis C Rapid Antibody Testing: Insights From a Cluster Randomised Crossover Trial
Journal of Viral Hepatitis
Katherine Heath et al
Same-visit hepatitis C testing and treatment to accelerate cure among people who inject drugs (the QuickStart Study): a cluster randomised cross-over trial protocol
BMJ Open
Joseph Doyle et al
Quality of life among people living with HIV aged 50 years and over in Australia: Identifying opportunities to support better ageing
HIV Medicine
Joshua Dawe et al
Current projects
EXPAND-C: hepatitis C testing and treatment through community pharmacies
Expanding access to hepatitis C testing and treatment using a pharmacy-based model.
The QuickStart Study
QuickStart aims to increase hepatitis C testing and treatment through rapid point-of-care tests and a same-day test-and-treat model in primary care settings.
Past projects
Ageing Well with HIV
Ageing Well with HIV aims to address the psychosocial and health needs of older people living with HIV.
Eliminate C (EC) Victoria partnership
A partnership aimed at increasing hepatitis C treatment uptake among people who inject drugs (PWID) using nurse-led models of care in community and prison settings.