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Infectious Diseases Implementation Science

Our multidisciplinary team focuses on infectious diseases. We work to identify methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based interventions to improve well-being.

About

Our group uses implementation science approaches to help prevent, control and eliminate viral hepatitis, HIV and coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia and globally. We work with key populations including people who inject drugs, young people, migrant populations, men who have sex with men, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Using an implementation science approach, our multidisciplinary team aims to improve population health. We do this by addressing social determinants, including contributing to the global elimination of viral hepatitis and HIV and controlling COVID-19.   

Examples of our work include designing and evaluating health interventions to: 

  • reduce the transmission and impact of blood borne viruses and COVID-19 infections 

  • identify ways to limit the negative consequences of COVID-19-related public health restrictions. 

We generate ‘real world’ evidence on what works. We also partner with policymakers, health practitioners and affected communities to ensure the timely translation of research evidence into: 

  • impactful, innovative evidence-based public health policy and practice 

  • health systems change. 

We use mixed methodologies and participatory approaches in our work, including: 

  • co-designing evidence-based interventions  

  • training and capacity building  

  • qualitative and quantitative research methods   

  • designing and planning for implementation at-scale  

  • health system strengthening  

  • evidence informed policy and practice development  

  • impact measurement, evaluation and cost-effectiveness. 

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Resources

  • The Stigma-Free Standard

    This website describes a co-designed intervention to reduce stigma in healthcare that is being trialled in services in Victoria and NSW in 2025-26

  • Pasifika young people

    A short film co-created with Pasifika young people in the southeast of Melbourne about challenges they face at school.

  • A guide to developing community-led public health communications

    This handbook aims to help service providers with creating community-led public health communications. It includes templates, guidance and examples around how to research and identify community needs; hosting a community forum; and developing and sharing health messages.

    A guide to developing community-led public health communications
  • CT2 Myanmar Study Summary Report

    Describes the key outcomes of the CT2 Study which explored the impact of a simplified hepatitis C model of care in Myanmar.

    Summary-Report_Hep_C_Myanmar_DigitalFinal.pdf [PDF 180.2 kB]
  • It's Your Right campaign

    We collaborated on the It’s Your Right Campaign, developed to promote hepatitis C testing and treatment to people who inject drugs.

  • Australia's progress towards hepatitis C elimination

    Every year, Burnet and Kirby Institutes prepare a national report with the latest hepatitis C data across Australia.

Group contacts

Main contacts

Associate Professor Alisa Pedrana

Associate Professor Alisa Pedrana

Senior Research Fellow; Deputy Discipline Head, Public Health; Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia Coordinator
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Infectious Diseases Implementation Science

Group members

Associate Professor Alisa Pedrana

Associate Professor Alisa Pedrana

Senior Research Fellow; Deputy Discipline Head, Public Health; Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia Coordinator
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Dr Amanda Wade

Dr Amanda Wade

Post-Doc
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Amy Kirwan

Amy Kirwan

Senior Research Fellow, Social Impact and Innovation
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Ana Orozco

Ana Orozco

Research Assistant
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Dr Anna Wilkinson

Dr Anna Wilkinson

Research Fellow
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Dr Bridget Draper

Dr Bridget Draper

Senior Research Officer
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Dr Caitlin Douglass

Dr Caitlin Douglass

Senior Research Officer
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Emily Adamson

Emily Adamson

Program Manager, Health Promotion, EC Australia
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Freya Saich

Freya Saich

Lead Policy Officer, EC Australia
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Dr Imogen Elsum

Dr Imogen Elsum

Research Program Manager
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Dr Jacqui Richmond

Dr Jacqui Richmond

Program Manager, Workforce Development and Health Service Delivery, EC Australia
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Dr Katie Heath

Dr Katie Heath

Senior Research Officer
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Limya Eisa

Limya Eisa

Research Assistant
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Dr Louisa Walsh

Dr Louisa Walsh

Honorary Staff
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Professor Margaret Hellard AM

Professor Margaret Hellard AM

Deputy Director, Programs; Adjunct Professor, Monash University, DEPM.
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Professor Mark A  Stoové

Professor Mark A Stoové

Head of Public Health
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Mellissa Bryant

Mellissa Bryant

Senior Researcher
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Merryn Roe

Merryn Roe

Honorary Staff
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Mia Flynn

Mia Flynn

Research Assistant
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Shannon Christensen

Shannon Christensen

Research Assistant, Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia (EC Australia)
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Sophia Schroeder

Sophia Schroeder

Research Officer / Post-doctoral Researcher
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Stephanie Franet

Stephanie Franet

EC Australia Project Manager
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Troy Combo

Troy Combo

Program Manager, Aboriginal Health Plan, EC Australia
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Wai Chung Tse

Wai Chung Tse

Research Assistant
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Nicole Matthews

Nicole Matthews

Research Coordinator Connect C
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Gabrielle Lindeman

Gabrielle Lindeman

Honorary Staff
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Jade Lane

Jade Lane

Research and Technical Advisor
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Naomi Beard

Naomi Beard

PhD student
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Dr Daisy Gibbs

Dr Daisy Gibbs

Evaluation Officer
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Tiffany Pe

Tiffany Pe

Research assistant
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Hannah Vogt

Hannah Vogt

Research Officer, CONNECT C
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