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-w2026
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.2026.1008112026
Journal article
Aetiology of acute respiratory infection in Vientiane, Lao PDR, from a case-control study
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-41321-92026
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-2025-0198512026
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
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.00047832026
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.10046042025
Journal article
Pneumococcal density and respiratory co-detection in severe pediatric pneumonia in Laos
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-01659-y2025
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/s12916-025-04070-62025
Journal article
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Study of Policies in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam
DOI: 10.1002/wmh3.700182025
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