Dr. Asha Bowen

Biography

Asha Bowen is a clinician-researcher at Perth Children’s Hospital and a pediatric infectious disease specialist. She leads the Healthy Skin ARF Prevention team at the Telethon Kids Institute. Professor Bowen holds multiple affiliations, including the Division of Paediatrics and School of Medicine at the University of Western Australia, the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre, and the Menzies School of Health Research at Charles Darwin University. She has received over $108 million in funding for more than 100 projects during her career and has won numerous national awards for her contributions to infectious disease research. Asha Bowen is dedicated to improving health care for Aboriginal children and has extensive training and mentorship roles in her field, overseeing over 35 pediatric trainees and numerous postgraduate students. Her work emphasizes rapid research translation and community engagement to impact global health outcomes. She is actively involved in various research initiatives aimed at preventing infections and promoting health among children from underserved populations. Professor Bowen's research interests encompass a variety of pediatric infectious diseases, including rheumatic fever and its associated risks. Through her leadership and innovative research, Dr. Bowen strives to enhance the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases affecting Australian children.

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