Alvin Kuo Jing Teo

Alvin Kuo Jing Teo is a Visiting Research Fellow currently affiliated with the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (visiting) and the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney (primary). With a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health and extensive experience in tuberculosis research, he specializes in infectious disease epidemiology, implementation science, and program evaluation.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health), NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
• Master of Public Health, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
• Specialist Certificate in Implementation Science, University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons), UCSI University, Malaysia

His research focuses on tuberculosis epidemiology, diagnostic delays, and implementation strategies in high-burden regions like Cambodia. Recent work examines challenges in managing TB among aging populations in the Western Pacific Region.

Key research themes from his publications include:

• Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment pathways
• Implementation science methodologies
• Health systems evaluation
• Aging population health challenges
• Global health policy optimization
• Epidemiological meta-analysis techniques

Scientific awards include:

• NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence Fellowship (2022)
• University of Sydney Outstanding Publication Award (2024)

Teo brings expertise in mixed-methods research design, programmatic TB interventions, and health systems strengthening. He has worked with Médecins Sans Frontières and the Ministry of Health Malaysia, combining clinical and academic experience.