Childhood malnutrition, particularly severe acute malnutrition (SAM), is a significant global health challenge, predominantly affecting low- and middle-income countries. Addressing this issue effectively requires comprehensive public health interventions that encompass various aspects of epidemiology and surveillance. This PhD research aims to explore the epidemiology of SAM among children under five in Timor-Leste. By examining the intricate interaction between behavioural and environmental factors and utilizing genomic mapping techniques to understand the transmission dynamics of enteric pathogens, this study seeks to contribute to the development of comprehensive prevention and management strategies for improving child health outcomes in resource-limited settings. This PhD research is part of the Bacteria enteropathy and nutrition (BEN) study funded by the Australian Government for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

About Sayeed

Sayeed is a PhD Candidate in Population Health at the ANU National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH). With a background in veterinary medicine and epidemiology, he specializes in zoonotic disease ecology, epidemiology, and computational biology. His current research focuses on understanding the transmission dynamics of zoonotic enteric pathogens using a One Health approach. Sayeed is committed to interdisciplinary research aimed at tackling global health challenges within the framework of the One Health paradigm. Outside of academia, he enjoys traveling.