Professor Raina MacIntyre from the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has become a new Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
Professor MacIntyre was elected for her seminal body of research on vaccinology, face masks, respirators and transmission of respiratory pathogens, as well as epidemic response and emerging infectious diseases - including COVID-19.
"I am honoured to be named a Fellow of the AAHMS,” says Professor MacIntyre. “The Academy plays a crucial role in advocating for key health and medical science issues that impact Australians. As part of this esteemed community, I am eager to contribute to advancing research on public health and emerging infectious diseases."
Professor MacIntyre heads up the Biosecurity Program at the Kirby Institute, which conducts research in epidemiology, bioinformatics, health intelligence, vaccinology, bioterrorism prevention, mathematical modelling, genetic epidemiology, public health and clinical trials in infectious diseases. Her research falls under four areas: personal protective equipment, vaccinology, epidemic response and emerging infectious diseases, and bioterrorism prevention. She also conceived and developed EPIWATCH, an advanced AI system for real-time global health intelligence.
Director of the Kirby Institute, Scientia Professor Anthony Kelleher, added: “Raina’s election as a Fellow of the AAHMS is a highly deserving tribute to her remarkable contributions to health research. I have no doubt that as a Fellow, she will continue to spearhead transformative research that significantly enhances lives and advances health outcomes.”
The AAHMS is an independent, interdisciplinary body of Fellows elected by their peers for their outstanding and exceptional contributions to health and medical science in Australia.
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