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Dominic Delport

Health modeller

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dominic.delport@burnet.edu.au
Dominic Delport

Background

Dominic's undergraduate studies were in physics and applied mathematics, and during his postgraduate studies he continued in applied mathematics with a focus on mathematical biology. His research was on reviewing and developing extensions to mathematical models of macroparasite transmission across human populations.

Since joining Burnet, Dominic has primarily focused on projects in maternal and child health, nutrition, and COVID-19 modelling using the agent-based model, Covasim.

Qualifications

  • 2018: Master of Science (Applied Mathematics), The University of Melbourne
  • 2016: Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Physics), The University of Melbourne

Reports + Policy Briefs

2021 (1)

2020 (1)

Reports and other work

Burnet publications

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30 Mar 2025

Using Measles Outbreaks to Identify Under-Resourced Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Predictive Model

Vaccines

Gabrielle P. D. MacKechnie, Milena Dalton, Dominic Delport, Stefanie Vaccher, Gabrielle P. D. MacKechnie, Milena Dalton, Dominic Delport, Stefanie Vaccher

30 Mar 2025

Using Measles Outbreaks to Identify Under-Resourced Health Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Predictive Model

Vaccines

Gabrielle P. D. MacKechnie, Milena Dalton, Dominic Delport, Stefanie Vaccher, Gabrielle P. D. MacKechnie, Milena Dalton, Dominic Delport, Stefanie Vaccher

06 Feb 2025

Estimating the impact of decreasing vaccination response times for outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

Alina M. Muellenmeister, Dominic Delport, Jane Greig, Romesh Abeysuriya, Nick Scott, Dominic Delport, Alina M. Muellenmeister, Jane Greig, Romesh Abeysuriya, Nick Scott

Current projects

Using mathematical models to generate evidence to support Australia’s COVID-19 responses and prepare for future pandemics

Using mathematical models to generate evidence to support Australia’s COVID-19 responses and prepare for future pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that effective public health responses save lives and reduce socio-economic damage. Modelling has played a critical role in public health decision-making by quantifying the risks and benefits of different policy responses. Burnet Health Modeller Dominic Delport's PhD will utilise mathematical modelling to generate evidence to support public health decision-making during outbreaks and prepare for future pandemics.

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