A/Prof Fabian Kong
Cr Roper Fellow
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
105 Scholarly works
14 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Self-reported vaccine uptake across six infectious diseases among gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary individuals in Australia: findings from a 2024 national survey
DOI: 10.1071/SH252502026
Journal article
Development and validation of a human 2D in vitro model of oral Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2025-0566032026
Journal article
Awareness, Usage and Perceptions of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (doxyPEP) for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Australia: Insights From a National Cross-Sectional Survey
DOI: 10.5694/mja2.701802026
Journal article
Reducing asymptomatic screening for sexually transmitted infections in men who have sex with men
DOI: 10.1038/s44360-026-00061-w2025
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Developing a Laboratory-Based Model That Mimics Oral Gonorrhoea Infection to Find Compounds That Can Be Used Topically in the Mouth (e.g., Chewing Gum) to Prevent Infections.
2021
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
A Digital Sexual Health Hub: Co-Design, Development and Evaluation of an Online Sexual Health Clinic
2020
Research Grant
Optimising the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) in the Mouth and Rectum to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance and Break Ongoing Transmission.
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Should we screen less frequently for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in gay and bisexual men who have sex with men? Findings from a global crowdsourcing exercise with experts
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2025-0567412026
Journal article
Fatty acids-based compounds as novel prophylaxis or treatment for oropharyngeal Neisseria gonorrhoeae: an in vitro study
DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2026.26786442025
Journal article
Implementing an Online Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Service for Young People in Regional and Rural Victoria, Australia: Insights From Local Public Health Authorities
DOI: 10.1111/ajr.700922025
Journal article
Tetracycline-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae global estimates - Impacts on doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis implementation and monitoring: A systematic review
DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlaf1202025
Journal article
Preferences for online or in-person STI testing vary by where a person lives and their cultural background: A survey of young Australians
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2024-0562922025
Presentation
Screening fatty acids as antimicrobial agents for treating oral gonorrhoea using a validated 2D human oral cell model
RECENT PROJECTS
2025
Research contracts (non-grants)
Screening for Compounds Against Neisseria Gonorrhoea in 2D Model of Oral Infection
2025
Research contracts (non-grants)
The Role of Commensal Organisms on the Microbiology and Pathogenesis of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in an in-Vitro Model of Oral Gonococcal Infection