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Jessica Agius is a Research-Focused Academic at the School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney. Her research primarily focuses on the integration of molecular epidemiology and the surveillance of infectious diseases to improve public health outcomes. She is currently the postdoctoral lead for an invasive pneumococcal disease project under the translational Australian Pathogen Genomics Program (AusPathoGen). Her contributions are foundational in research initiatives under the AusPathoGen framework, targeting communicable pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, Tuberculosis, and Invasive Group Streptococcus. Jessica completed her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Veterinary Bioscience (Hons) at the University of Sydney in 2016, followed by a PhD in 2021, which involved collaborations across several institutions including the Westmead Institute for Medical Research and the Taronga Conservation Society Australia. During her PhD, she charactered a novel Enterococcus bacterium threatening critically endangered wild reptiles on Christmas Island. Her work also examines broader health issues faced by these reptiles, particularly focusing on viruses and parasites. Additionally, Jessica has engaged in supervising several research theses for Honours and DVM students and is a member of various professional organizations. Her notable awards include the 6th Annual Marie Bashir Institute Colloquium Poster & Presentation Award and inclusion in the University of Sydney's Dean's List.
Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute • Sydney
Leads research projects focused on infectious disease surveillance and epidemiology.
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