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Malaria In Png Cpop 2
Freya J.I. Fowkes Ellen Kearney Daniela da Silva Goncalves
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Malaria and Infectious Diseases Epidemiology

Our work explores how malaria dynamics in populations are key to implementing effective public health control measures.

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About

Our group centres on malaria immuno-epidemiology. We focus on developing and utilising immunological biomarkers for vaccine trials and disease surveillance, and we evaluate the impact of interventions for malaria. We also collaborate with national research institutes on population studies in malaria-endemic countries such as Kenya, Papua New Guinea and Thailand.

We focus on evaluating the impact of population immunity on the efficacy of malaria interventions.

We also analyse the impact of intervention programs on host immunity and patterns of disease.

We aim to:

  • develop sero-markers for population studies 

  • define malaria exposure and transmission intensity.

Another core aim is to understand the dynamics of naturally acquired immunity in children and pregnant women and how they relate to patterns of disease. 

Current projects

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Assessing the best way to deploy measles rapid diagnostic tests in Ethiopia

Assessing the best way to deploy measles rapid diagnostic tests in Ethiopia

This project aims to deploy and evaluate new rapid diagnostic testing strategies for measles in Ethiopia.

Antibody biomarkers of pathogen and vector exposure for improved malaria surveillance
Open to students

Antibody biomarkers of pathogen and vector exposure for improved malaria surveillance

This project focuses on antibody responses to monitor ongoing transmission of malaria and malaria interventions.

HMHB: The impact of nutrition and infections on health for pregnant women and young children
Open to students

HMHB: The impact of nutrition and infections on health for pregnant women and young children

In resource-poor regions, pregnant women experience high malaria rates, undernutrition and sexually transmitted infections. These can lead to maternal morbidity, mortality and in infants low birth weight and stunting.

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Past projects

Integrating molecular and serological detection of malaria into national surveillance systems

Integrating molecular and serological detection of malaria into national surveillance systems

We're aiming for accurate surveillance of subclinical infections to help achieve the malaria elimination goals of the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Optimising malaria surveillance and response strategies to achieve elimination

Optimising malaria surveillance and response strategies to achieve elimination

Our research includes a formative assessment of current approaches and systems for malaria surveillance and response in the Greater Subregion of Southeast Asia.

Preventing malaria transmission in high-risk populations

Preventing malaria transmission in high-risk populations

The aim of this research is to help reduce malaria transmission in populations at high risk of malaria transmission.

News and features

Mapping malaria risks

Mapping malaria risks

New malaria vaccine: no silver bullet but an important step towards eradication

New malaria vaccine: no silver bullet but an important step towards eradication

Burnet researchers receive $5 million in NHMRC grants

Burnet researchers receive $5 million in NHMRC grants

Resources

  • ACREME Master Map

    The Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination Modern Acceleration Strategies for Eradication of Malaria in the Asia-Pacific addresses barriers in malaria elimination.

    Website

Group contacts

Main contacts

Professor Freya J.I. Fowkes

Professor Freya J.I. Fowkes

Deputy Program Director, Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health; Head, Malaria and Infectious Disease Epidemiology
freya.fowkes@burnet.edu.au +61385062310
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Group members

Dr Daniela da Silva Goncalves

Dr Daniela da Silva Goncalves

Laboratory Manager
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Dr Ellen Kearney

Dr Ellen Kearney

Honorary Research Fellow
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Professor Freya J.I. Fowkes

Professor Freya J.I. Fowkes

Deputy Program Director, Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health; Head, Malaria and Infectious Disease Epidemiology
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Dr Win Han Oo

Dr Win Han Oo

Honorary Senior Research Fellow
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Dr Win Htike

Dr Win Htike

Senior Program Manager (Health Security & Malaria) and PhD student
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Ashleigh Heng-Chin

Ashleigh Heng-Chin

PhD candidate
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Dr Katherine O'Flaherty

Dr Katherine O'Flaherty

Honorary research fellow
University of Melbourne
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