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fmruss@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Principal Research Fellow
Department of Paediatrics
Education
Doctorate (Research)
University of Melbourne
Masters (Coursework)
James Cook University of North Queensland

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

University of New South Wales
ORCID

0000-0002-3077-9639

Prof Fiona Russell

Principal Research Fellow
Department of Paediatrics

173 Scholarly works
18 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Evaluating the effectiveness of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and clinical and demographic characteristics on pneumococcal carriage density in young children in Papua New Guinea, Lao PDR, and Mongolia
    DOI: 10.1186/s12879-025-12328-w
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Association between village coverage of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and vaccine-type pneumococcal carriage among children aged 0–59 months with pneumonia in Papua New Guinea: an observational study
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jvacx.2026.100811
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Aetiology of acute respiratory infection in Vientiane, Lao PDR, from a case-control study
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-41321-9
  • 2026

    Journal article

    The efficacy of a single dose of oral azithromycin in labour to prevent infections in infants and birthing parents in Fiji: secondary outcomes from a randomised controlled trial
    DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-019851
  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Accelerating Global Vaccine Policy: Leveraging Regional Networks to Address Vaccine Research Gaps
  • 2020

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Pneumococcal Disease Control in Asia Pacific Countries
  • 2018

    Research Grant

    Implementing Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Pacific Island Countries
Fiona Russell

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2019
Frank Fenner Award, Australian Society of Infectious Diseases
2019
Frank Fenner Award
2017
Excellence in mid-career research, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
2016
Shortlisted for L'Oreal Australia & New Zealand Women in Science Award

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Financial burden of severe childhood illness on households in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A prospective cohort study
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004783
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Evaluation of rotavirus, pneumococcal conjugate and human papillomavirus vaccination in four Pacific island countries: A cost-effectiveness modelling study
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004604
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Pneumococcal density and respiratory co-detection in severe pediatric pneumonia in Laos
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-01659-y
  • 2025

    Journal article

    The safety and efficacy of a single dose of oral azithromycin given in labour to prevent skin and soft tissue infections in young infants in Fiji: a randomised controlled trial
    DOI: 10.1186/s12916-025-04070-6
  • 2025

    Journal article

    COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Study of Policies in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam
    DOI: 10.1002/wmh3.70018
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Designing effectiveness and impact studies for respiratory syncytial virus immunisation in low- and middle-income countries
    DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.127397

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2014

    Research Contracts

    Investigation of Foot Length, Chest Circumference, and Mid Upper Arm Circumference at Birth as Tools to Predict Neonatal Mortality and Identify LBW and/or Preterm Newborns in Ethiopia
  • 2013

    Research Contracts

    Development of a Screening Tool to Identify Premature and/or Low Birth Weight Newborns in Vietnam

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