The Strep A Translation team aim to understand the epidemiology of Strep A infections in Australia and the world.
The epidemiology of Strep A infections in Australia and globally remains a high priority across the END RHD program, and the work undertaken by this team intersect with the other four teams within the END RHD program.
In addition, this team research and outputs are vital for implementation of the endgame recommendations, health economics findings and most importantly new horizons for international collaborations and partnerships; such as REACH - a technical support and policy translation initiative to amplify rheumatic heart disease control efforts locally, regionally and globally.
REACH is a core partner of RHD Action, a coalition of global organisations working together to establish a scientific and technical support community available to all countries, advocate for policy change for better heart health, support and empower all people living with RHD and foster multi-sectoral partnerships to support and sustain the global movement.
This map showcases our global partnerships, linking Australia with collaborators around the world who are working together to eliminate Strep A infections, and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). Each connection represents a shared commitment to community-led research, cultural respect, and meaningful action.
From locally driven programs to international research collaborations, these connections highlight our collective commitment to equity in health and ending RHD worldwide.
Collaborators
Team leader
AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS
BA (Education) PhD Candidate
Director of First Nations Strategy and Leadership; Head, First Nations Health and Equity Research
Team members (14)
AFAIM
Program Manager END RHD
BSc(Hons) BBus PhD
PhD
MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD
Senior Research Fellow
PhD
Senior Research Fellow
PhD
Pharm.D, PhD
Senior Project Officer
BSc
Senior Project Coordinator
BA, MSW
Program Coordinator
BSc (Hons)
BSc(Hons)
Program Assistant
Featured projects
Pacific Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Program
The goal of the program is to establish the foundations of an effective, sustainable and equitable response to RHD in the Pacific.
Acute Rheumatic Fever Diagnosis Collaborative Network (ARC)
ARC is a global network of collaborators committed to reducing the burden of RHD in our lifetime.
Other projects
Strep A Vaccine Global Consortium (SAVAC) 2.0 Working Towards a Better Understanding of ARF The NZ BPG Pharmacokinetics Study The END RHD CRE: Developing an end game for rheumatic heart disease in Australia Australian Strep A Vaccine Initiative (ASAVI) RHD Screening Program - GE Healthcare All Strep A Translation projects
