World Field Epidemiology Day 2025
Join us to celebrate World Field Epidemiology Day (WFED) on 4 September 2025.
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Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE), the Australian Field Epidemiology Training Program, invites you to celebrate World Field Epidemiology Day (WFED) with us on 4 September 2025.
WFED is dedicated to raising awareness of field epidemiologists' invaluable role in safeguarding global public health. It’s a day to celebrate the expertise, dedication, and impact field epidemiologists have in protecting the health of communities worldwide.
This year, our hybrid event will focus on the theme “Making Our Mark: Field Epidemiology in Action”. We’re excited to feature a lineup of distinguished speakers who will share their insights on domestic and international field epidemiology work.
We would be delighted to have you join us for this celebration. Morning tea and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
Schedule
9:00-9:10
Opening
Professor Martyn Kirk: Head of the Department of Applied Epidemiology, NCEPH
9:10-9:30
Welcome to Country
Ngunnawal Elder
9:30-9:40
Welcome
Professor Hilary Bambrick: Director of NCEPH
9:40-9:55
MAE program for now and the future
Dr Emma Field: Director of the MAE program
9:55-10:30
iCDC presentation
Dr Stephanie Williams: Assistant Secretary, Interim Australian Centre for Disease Control
10:30-11:00
Morning tea
11:00-11:30
Making Our Mark: Field Epidemiology in Action
Dr Gina Samaan: Regional Emergency Director, Western Pacific Region
11:30-11:45
A cluster of Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with a Gold Coast health facility, April 2025
Holly Jian (second-year MAE scholar)
11:45-12:00
The outbreak files: A case of multiple suspects and false clues
Holly Gibbons (second-year MAE scholar)
12:00-12:30
DFAT presentation
Sean Starmer: Acting First Assistant Secretary at DFAT's Global Health Division
12:30-12:40
Closing the event
Professor Martyn Kirk