Dr Flynn Halliwell

Flynn is a research assistant within the HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention group, where he is currently involved in qualitative research exploring emerging testing modalities for STIs. Flynn has a particular interest in HIV and sexual health, primary care, health promotion and health professions education. He hopes to consolidate these interests across both clinical practice and public health research.

• 2025: Doctor of Medicine (with Distinction), The University of Melbourne
• 2025: Master of Public Health (MPH), The University of Melbourne
• 2020: Bachelor of Biomedicine (BBiomed), The University of Melbourne

• Research Assistant, HIV and STI Prevention, Burnet Institute
• Research Officer, Centre for Social Research in Health, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
• Teaching Associate, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne

• 2025: Top Graduating Student – Master of Public Health / Doctor of Medicine, The University of Melbourne
• 2025: Emmanuel Raj Prize in Academic Achievement, Western Clinical School, The University of Melbourne
• 2025: Early-Mid Career Public Health Cadetship, Public Health Association of Australia (Victoria Branch)
• 2024: Young Emerging Scientist HIV Fellowship