Thomas Walsh
Health Modeller
Working groups
Background
Tom's undergraduate studies were in Biomedical sciences with a focus on neuroscience. He shifted his focus to applied mathematics via a diploma in mathematical sciences continuing this path into postgraduate studies. His postgraduate research involved the development and investigation of agent-based models of anti-microbial resistance.
His current work at the Burnet Institute is on developing modelling tools to assist with budget allocation decisions for maternal, newborn and childhood health interventions.
Qualifications
- 2019: MSc, The University of Melbourne
- 2016: DMathSc, The University of Melbourne
- 2016: BBMed, The University of Melbourne
Burnet publications
Optimising HIV spending in 12 eastern European and central Asian countries: a modelling study
The Lancet HIV
Debra Ten Brink et al
Health and economic benefits of achieving contraceptive and maternal health targets in Small Island Developing States in the Pacific and Caribbean
BMJ Global Health
Sherrie L. Kelly et al
Frequent and unpredictable changes in COVID-19 policies and restrictions reduce the accuracy of model forecasts
Scientific Reports
Farah Houdroge et al