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Victorian perinatal research project
This project aims to comprehensively describe the current status of mother to child transmission of hepatitis B elimination efforts in Victoria, using quantitative and qualitative analyses and assessing all aspects of the health care system.
Nafisa Yussf
(03) 9342 9377 | nafisa.yussf@mh.org.au
- Position:
- Social Researcher | Project Manager
- Theme(s):
- Viral Infectious Diseases
- Discipline(s):
- Global Health, Public Health, Clinical and health systems research
- Unit(s):
- The University of Melbourne, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis
- Lab Group(s):
- Cowie Group
Nafisa Yussf is a Social Researcher and Project Manager at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis, The Peter Doherty Institute. Nafisa’s background is in social research, community engagement and public health program development and delivery within a culturally responsive framework. Nafisa’s interests are in community engagement and co-design, public health advocacy and policy, and research translation.
Current appointments
- Melbourne Health
- University of Melbourne
Current professional memberships
- Advocacy Committee Chair, Victorian Hepatitis B Alliance
- Hepatitis B National Advisory Group, Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM)
- Australia’s Roadmap for Liver Cancer Control Project Expert Advisory Group member, Cancer Council Australia
- Board member, Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights
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Nafisa has an extensive background and expertise in community engagement and social research, collaboratively working in partnership with affected communities and stakeholders. Her research focuses on preventing mother to child transmission of chronic hepatitis B and improving care for people with hepatitis B. She is a global advocate for people living with hepatitis B utilising her lived experience to influence the development of public policy in relation to viral hepatitis in Australia.
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Cowie Group
Ben’s group focuses on viral hepatitis epidemiological research. The team undertakes a broad range of activities supporting local, national and global control of viral hepatitis, through surveillance, treatment and prevention initiatives, and training and regional capacity building.
Lab Team
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Research Fellow
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Senior Epidemiologist, Honorary Lecturer
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Roisin McCollResearch Administration Officer
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Infectious Disease Modeler
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Epidemiologist
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Program Manager, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis
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PhD Scholar
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Research Administration Officer
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Linkage to Care Coordinator
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