Martyn Kirk

Biographic Data

ID5569233
NAMEMartyn Kirk
GIVEN NAMESMartyn
FAMILY NAMEKirk
SIGNATUREKIRK M
AFFILIATIONSAustralian National University
ORCID0000-0001-5432-5984
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS10
TOTAL CITATIONS5
WORKS AS AUTHOR10
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2009
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • The public health utility of whole genome sequencing

    Open AccessDaisy Wang, Angeline Ferdinand et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is increasingly being used to enhance tuberculosis (TB) surveillance and management. However, evidence on how WGS shapes real-world decision-making remains limited. This study explored the utility of WGS in the context of a TB outbreak in Victoria, Australia. We conducted a case study to (1) describe a TB outbreak in Victoria using epidemiological and genomic data and (2) explore the perceived benefits and limitation…

  • Enhancing public health infectious disease response through the Australian Pathogen Genomics program (AusPathoGen)

    Open AccessTehzeeb Zulfiqar, Angeline Ferdinand et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Introduction: Pathogen genomics is rapidly becoming a cornerstone in the surveillance and response to infectious diseases. However, there is little evidence on how it shapes strategies for effective public health response and decision-making. This paper presents the evaluation protocol for the Australian Pathogen Genomics (AusPathoGen) program, which aims to assess the utility of whole genome sequencing in informing public health responses to inf…

  • Immunisation health workforce capacity building in Southeast Asia

    Open AccessGemma Saravanos, Alvin Kuo Jing Teo et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2025

    The Immunization Agenda 2030 emphasises the need for a motivated, skilled and knowledgeable workforce equipped to plan, manage, implement and monitor immunisation programmes at all levels. The rapid introduction of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic highlighted the adaptability of the health workforce but also exposed gaps in professional development and learning. This practice paper describes the implementation of an immunisation training pro…

  • Priority indicators for evaluating the impact of field epidemiology training programs – results of a global modified Delphi study

    Open AccessJames Flint, James A Flint et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study presents the first FETP impact evaluation framework with a comprehensive list of evaluation indicators for FETPs. This list of indicators is intended as a resource to promote and enhance the evaluation of FETPs and thus improve these important training programs which aim to strengthen national, regional and global health security

  • Identifying factors that influence the use of pathogen genomics in Australia and New Zealand

    Open AccessJames D H Ong, Tehzeeb Zulfiqar et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Introduction: Pathogen genomics, where whole genome sequencing technologies are used to produce complete genomic sequences of pathogens, is being increasingly used for infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response. Although proof-of-concept studies have highlighted the viability of using pathogen genomics in public health, few studies have investigated how end-users utilize pathogen genomics in public health. We describe a protocol for a …

  • Assessing the impact of polio supplementary immunisation activities on routine immunisation and health systems

    Open AccessAmy Vassallo, Kimberly Dunbar et al.ARTICLEBMJ Global Health2021

  • World Health Organization Global Estimates and Regional Comparisons of the Burden of Foodborne Disease in 2010

    Open AccessArie Havelaar, Arie H Havelaar et al.ARTICLEPLoS Medicine2015

    Illness and death from diseases caused by contaminated food are a constant threat to public health and a significant impediment to socio-economic development worldwide. To measure the global and regional burden of foodborne disease (FBD), the World Health Organization (WHO) established the Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG), which here reports their first estimates of the incidence, mortality, and disease burden due to 3…

  • The Risk of Reported Cryptosporidiosis in Children Aged <5 Years in Australia is Highest in Very Remote Regions

    Open AccessAparna Lal, Emily Fearnley et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2015

    The incidence of cryptosporidiosis is highest in children <5 years, yet little is known about disease patterns across urban and rural areas of Australia. In this study, we examine whether the risk of reported cryptosporidiosis in children <5 years varies across an urban-rural gradient, after controlling for season and gender. Using Australian data on reported cryptosporidiosis from 2001 to 2012, we spatially linked disease data to an index of geo…

  • Food and nutrition labelling in Thailand

    Open AccessWimalin Rimpeekool, Sam-Ang Seubsman et al.ARTICLEFood Policy2015Cited by: 5

    This paper reviews the evolution of Thai food and nutrition label policies and Thailand's international role relating to food product safety and standards. The historical record has been interpreted to identify future trends and challenges related to food labelling. These challenges are arising in Thailand and many similar emerging economies. Thailand has a good reputation in world food markets and is now becoming a global leader in food producti…

  • A structured framework for improving outbreak investigation audits

    Open AccessCraig D''Alton, Craig B Dalton et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2009

    The framework was acceptable to participants, provided an opportunity for clarifying perceptions and enhancing partnership approaches, and provided useful recommendations for approaching future outbreaks. Future challenges include incorporating feedback from broader stakeholder groups, for example those of affected cases, institutions and businesses; assessing the quality of a specific audit; developing training for both participants and facilita…