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Jacqueline Prestedge

Jacqueline Prestedge

+61 8344 9250 | jacqueline.prestedge@unimelb.edu.au

Position:
Research Program Manager & Graduate Researcher
Discipline(s):
Global Health, Public Health, Clinical and health systems research
Unit(s):
The University of Melbourne, Department of Infectious Diseases, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL)
Lab Group(s):
Williamson group

Jacqueline is a Research Program Manager at the Doherty Institute having joined in 2020 as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response. With experience working across research and public health laboratories, she has managed multiple projects that include participant research in the fields of diagnostics and genomics for infectious diseases. 

In 2022, Jacqueline commenced PhD studies with a focus on innovative ways to diagnose infectious diseases including rapid testing, self-collection and self-testing to increase access to diagnostic testing.

  • Key Achievements
    • In 2023, Jacqueline took part in the MDHS Health Innovation and Enterprise Bootcamp and delivered the winning pitch for her team, she also won first place and the people’s choice award in the Doherty Institute’s 3MT competition. 

    Research Groups
    • Williamson group

      The Williamson research group focuses on the development and evaluation of new diagnostic tests, and the translation of genomic technologies to infectious diseases. Their research has directly influenced the way microbiology is applied to clinical practice and public health, including responses to antimicrobial resistance, sexually-transmitted pathogens and COVID-19. 


      Lab Team

      Williamson group