Dr. Lucia Romani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lucia Romani is a senior lecturer and global health epidemiologist at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney. With 15 years of experience, she leads the Global Health Trial Group, focusing on implementation research for infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries. She has established a strong national and international profile in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), pioneering community-based interventions and integrating broader NTD programs in the Pacific region. Lucia possesses extensive experience in epidemiologic research covering various areas, including large-scale clinical trials and observational studies. Her work primarily addresses mass drug administration for NTDs and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in resource-poor settings. She has received substantial competitive research grants, including a $29.5 million NHMRC Investigator grant as a lead co-investigator, and has successfully led clinical trials supported by prominent funding bodies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Lucia's research findings are published in highly regarded international journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney • Sydney

Leading research and teaching in global health and epidemiology.

Awards

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L’Oréal-UNESCO Women Science Fellowship

2023-01-01
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UNSW Global Health Impact Award

2023-01-01
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Research Australia Discovery Award

2019-01-01
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Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research

2017-01-01

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.