Dr. Dorothy Machalek

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dorothy Machalek is a Senior Research Fellow at the Kirby Institute and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Women’s Infectious Disease at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. She holds a Doctorate in epidemiology and a Master of Public Health from the University of New South Wales. Her research primarily focuses on the development and implementation of novel public health surveillance systems, as well as the evaluation of vaccination and screening strategies for the prevention of HPV. Dr. Machalek led the development and implementation of the National HPV Monitoring Program under the funding of the Commonwealth Department of Health, resulting in significant publications on the impact of vaccination on HPV infections in Australia. She currently coordinates serological surveys to track the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Australia and is involved in several projects addressing M. genitalium infection control. Her work includes epidemiological investigations and novel surveillance methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Kirby Institute • Sydney, Australia

Leads research projects focusing on public health surveillance and infectious diseases.

Honorary Research Fellow

— Present

Centre for Women’s Infectious Disease, Royal Women’s Hospital • Melbourne, Australia

Works on projects related to women’s health and infectious disease.

Awards

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Emerging Leader Award

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International Papillomavirus Society Travel Award

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MJA Prize for Excellence in Medical Research

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.