Dr Chris Lowbridge

Research Fellow

Qualifications:

Doctor of Public Health, University of New South Wales, 2014
Master of Public Health, University of Sydney, 2009
Bachelor of Nursing, University of Technology Sydney, 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Sydney, 2004

Location:

Darwin - Royal Darwin Hospital

Biography:

Within the Menzies Division of Global and Tropical Health Chris is working on a range of projects to improve our understanding of the epidemiology of tuberculosis (TB) in our region and strengthen regional response systems for improved clinical and public health management of TB in Northern Australia and its neighbours.

Chris has more than 10 years' experience in communicable disease control, outbreak investigation and health emergency response, with a particular interest in TB control.

Before joining Menzies in 2019, he worked for the World Health Organization in several roles in both the Western Pacific Region and West Africa. Prior to this Chris managed the New South Wales TB program and served as a member of the National TB Advisory Committee.