PHTM - Tropical Health

Patricia Graves

Patricia Graves

Dave Sellars

Dave Sellars

John Grundy

John Grundy

Steph Topp

Steph Topp

Tammy Allen

Tammy Allen

Richard Bradbury

Richard Bradbury

Thu Nguyen

Thu Nguyen

Ending the neglect – setting the platform for strongyloidiasis elimination in Australia
Richard Bradbury
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028
Strongyloidiasis is caused by parasitic nematodes (roundworms) of the genus Strongyloides and is considered to be one of the most neglected of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). There are two main Strongyloides species that cause human infection; S. stercoralis and S. fuelleborni. In Australia, S. stercoralis is the infecting species that disproportionately affects remote Indigenous communities, with the prevalence ranging from 10-60%. The lifecycle and transmission is complex with both a parasitic cycle and a free-living cycle. This is further complicated by autoinfection and the possibility of zoonotic transmission– recent genetic evidence suggests the possibility of a dog reservoir. These factors coupled with less than ideal diagnostics and treatment options (Ivermectin and Albendazole) where there is evidence of treatment failures, the spectre of emerging resistance and their inability to prevent reinfection, all have implications for control and elimination efforts. It is our central thesis that strongyloidiasis is a zoonotic neglected tropical disease of public health importance in Australia and that an integrated interdisciplinary “One Health” approach is required for its elimination.

Current WHO protocols for mass drug administration in helminth control

Exploring the drivers of health and healthcare access in Zambian prisons: a health systems approach

First human case of fatal halicephalobus gingivalis meningoencephalitis in Australia

HIV and tuberculosis in prisons in sub-Saharan Africa

Mapping the Zambian prison health system: an analysis of key structural determinants

Fair publication of qualitative research in health systems: a call by health policy and systems researchers

Summary report of systematic reviews for public health emergency operations centres. Plans and procedures; communication technology and infrastructure; minimum datasets and standards; training and exercises.

StrongNet: an international network to improve diagnostics and access to treatment for strongyloidiasis control

How did rapid scale-up of HIV services impact on workplace and interpersonal trust in Zambian primary health centres: a case-based health systems analysis

Quantifying Queensland patients with cancer health service usage and costs: study protocol

Title: Bachelor of International Studies, Hue University
Reseracher: Thu Nguyen (Research Fellow)
Title: Best Paper 2017 - Journal of Tropical Medicine and Health : Impact of the Lymphatic Filariasis Control Program towards elimination of filariasis in Vanuatu: 1997-2006.
Reseracher: Tammy Allen (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
Title: 2020 JCU Citation Award : Connecting oral health promotion theory to practice: enhancing dentistry student learning through authentic, real-world experience and collaborative, inspirational teaching.
Reseracher: Tammy Allen (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2020
Title: (Lead) Research Consultancy - USD50,000 - WHO Myanmar, Development of Health Workforce Strategy 2018-2021
Reseracher: Steph Topp (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
Title: Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation Masterclass
Reseracher: Tammy Allen (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2022
Title: (Co-Investigator) Learning & Teaching Grant - $9500 - Mapping the Post Graduate Journey
Reseracher: Steph Topp (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
Title: (Co-Investigator) Learning & Teaching Grant - $2650 - External Peer Review of Teaching, TM5502 Tropical Public Health
Reseracher: Steph Topp (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
Title: (Co-Investigator) Learning & Teaching Grant - $9857 - Transforming Assessment Practices In Public Health
Reseracher: Steph Topp (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
Title: Individual Teaching Excellence Award, Council of Academic Public Health Institutions of Australasia (CAPHIA)
Reseracher: Steph Topp (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2022
Title: Teaching Consultancy: Deadly Sex Project Planning Workshop
Reseracher: Tammy Allen (Senior Lecturer)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2018