A/Prof Fabian Kong
Principal Research Fellow
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
110 Scholarly works
14 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Ecological association between Grindr user characteristics and HIV prevalence in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-026-07920-52026
Journal article
Antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae among men who have sex with men: a 10-year analysis with implications for doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis.
DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00965-262026
Journal article
Trends in gonorrhoea testing and incidence among gay and bisexual men in Australia during PrEP implementation: an analysis of surveillance data (2012-2023).
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2026-0569092026
Journal article
Co-creating the clinical pathway for Test it, a web-accessed sexually transmitted infections testing service.
DOI: 10.1038/s41746-026-02896-92025
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
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-w2026
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
Mechanisms, management and prevention of anorectal sexually transmitted infections
DOI: 10.1038/s41575-026-01232-6
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