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EpiVec Consulting on epidemiology and control of vector-borne diseases, especially malaria and filariasis. Adjunct Prof at James Cook University

Cairns, Australia
Joined March 2009
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Last week, the #Kiribati Ministry of Health, with support from Rod Bellwood (@qldhealth) and Dr. Amanda Murphy (@jcu), through PacMOSSI, held training on mosquito surveillance and outbreak preparedness and response. Supported by 🇦🇺, 🇫🇷, & 🇪🇺, for safer Pacific nations! #PacMOSSI
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🦟💪Empowering the Pacific to swat mosquito threats! Led by AITHM A/Prof Tanya Russell, @PacMOSSI is equipping Pacific Island nations with the tools, training and networks needed to tackle outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. shorturl.at/r5bQl
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LKN latest newsletter is out. Please read about the activities for those affected by #filariasis, funded by our generous donors. shoutout.wix.com/so/91P1i9Hp…. Contributions of any amount to the next phase always welcome at lknfoundation.org.au. Thank you! @NTDnet
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Replying to @lkn_foundation
@LKN_foundation is analyzing the data from our recent workshops in #Bangladesh, and the results are promising! See video in link below. Positive impact on local communities is evident, and we are committed to using these insights to improve our educational materials #filariasis
LKN Foundation is making progress in bringing #lymphoedema #filariasis self care information to those who need it in #Bangladesh. Check out the latest video here youtu.be/qm34oyLeXGw?si=mdz4…. Your support makes all the difference. Donate Here: lknfoundation.org.au/donate Thanks
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Are you interested in working with National Malaria Control Programs, have experience with a diverse range of research methodologies and are keen to join a growing team? Apply until the end of the week: shar.es/agtZCe @acreme2030 @APMEN @MESAmalaria @womeninmalaria
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People with diseases like leprosy and lymphatic filariasis are often stigmatised long after they have recovered. This affects their mental health in ways that is mostly invisible to global health funders.(nitter.gq/NaturePortfolio/status…) @NaturePortfolio
People with diseases like leprosy and lymphatic filariasis are often stigmatised long after they have recovered. This affects their mental health in ways that is mostly invisible to global health funders.

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💻 Registration is now OPEN for our 'GRADE approach to summarise evidence for policy and practice' online workshop, held 5 & 6 October 23 bit.ly/3EH5Obs. Also comes with the opportunity to add on 'GRADE Evidence to Decision framework' bit.ly/3Pr7D10
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Check out the exciting program here: sctravelmedconference.com/
🦠🦟💉🌏Early bird registration & abstract submission for the Southern Cross Travel Med and Trop Med Conference now open! Don't miss out!!
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PNGIMR is hiring public health and medical researchers for senior positions. Positions based in Goroka with competitive salaries and benefits and a positive working environment. #jobs #globalhealthresearch pngimr.org.pg/about/vacancy/ @WEHI_research @swissTHP @AITropHealthMed
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Some 1.5 billion people worldwide have worms growing inside them, and there's a simple, cheap fix. For the cost of deworming a single dog in the US, we can deworm more than 100 children abroad. Where else can 50 cents a child have this impact? My column: nytimes.com/2023/05/20/opini…
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Replying to @Rainmaker1973
Here's another iodine fun fact: Iodine was first discovered in 1811 by French chemist Bernard Courtois when he was extracting potassium from seaweed ash? Turns out, sushi isn't the only connection between iodine and seaweed! 🌿🔬
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PacMOSSI regional training on #Aedes surveilland and identification is underway in Nadi, Fiji. The training is facilitated by @jcu @spc_cps @QIMRBerghofer @MOHFiji with support from @CentreHealthSec @EUPasifika
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"Potential use of antibodies to provide an earlier indication of #LymphaticFilariasis resurgence in post–mass drug administration surveillance in American Samoa." #IJID #ISID #WorldNTDDay2023 #NeglectedTropicalDiseases ow.ly/RAXv50ME5Sg
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The PacMOSSI Operational Research Small Grant Scheme aims to strengthen the operational research capacity of Pacific islands ministry of health staff and their national collaborators 🦟🦟🦟 Applications open today for Round 2: pacmossi.org/operational-res…
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This week participants from Fiji, Samoa, Palau and Tonga are at @QIMRBerghofer for the first @PacMOSSI international face-to-face training! 🦟 @MOHFiji @samoagovt @MHHSPalau @tongaportal @jcu @spc_cps @WHOWPRO @CentreHealthSec @AFD_en @EUPasifika
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Interesting talk by Prof Tom Burkot about the relevance of mosquito biology to vector surveillance and control @jcu @usuofficial @ACIARAustralia #FKUSU #OneHealthSummerCourse #OneHealth #ACIAR
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CSO Platform seeks consultant: develop llustrated guide to inform training content & counselling tools guide to support vivax malaria treament adherence & adverse events followup - use by Greater Mekong CSOs contributing to malaria elimination outreach thaingo.org/jobs/detail/1390…
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Final program for the Southern Cross Travel Medicine and Tropical Medicine Conference available now: lnkd.in/g6qqnN3e Great international and Australian speakers on vaccines, vector-borne diseases, neglected tropical diseases, One Health, spatial…lnkd.in/g6tfqcub
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