Celeste Donato

Celeste Donato is an Adjunct Research Fellow in the Department of Microbiology at Monash University. She serves as the Primary Chief Investigator (PCI) for a project investigating the altered landscapes of enteric viruses in Australian children post-rotavirus vaccine introduction. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focused on health and well-being. Key research interests include virology, vaccine development, and infectious diseases, with a focus on pediatric populations and global health challenges.

Recent research includes studies on SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion dynamics in children versus adults and clinical trials of neonatal rotavirus vaccines. She has co-authored over 43 publications, including high-impact papers in journals like mBio, mSphere, and The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Donato collaborates internationally on virology and epidemiology projects and advocates for scientific discourse in public health contexts.

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Her research emphasizes translational outcomes, bridging basic science and public health interventions to address emerging viral threats and improve global vaccination strategies.