Amanda Appathurai
NA | amanda.appathurai@unimelb.edu.au
- Position:
- NAPS Project Officer
- Theme(s):
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Discipline(s):
- Clinical and health systems research
- Unit(s):
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Guidance Group (RMH)
Amanda embarked on her professional journey by pursuing a Bachelor of Human Nutrition (Honours) at La Trobe University, followed by the successful completion of a Graduate Certificate in Public Health at Monash University. With a wealth of nine years experience, she has played a pivotal role in advancing health research, specialising in both quantitative and qualitative studies. Amanda initiated her research career at Austin Hospital in Melbourne and continued to make notable contributions at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Her research endeavors encompass diverse areas, such as investigating vaccinations and infectious disease surveillance within aged care settings, as well as exploring the impact of cancer treatment side effects on patients' quality of life.