معرفی
Dr. Aung Zaw Zaw Phyo is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Australia. His research focuses on the biology of ageing and age-related diseases, particularly biological ageing, frailty, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. He is actively contributing to public health discourse through research, media engagement, and editorial roles.
Education:
- PhD in Epidemiology, Monash University, 2019–2022
- MSc (with Distinction) in Epidemiology, University of Melbourne, 2016–2017
- Master of Public Health (MPH), Mahidol University, Thailand
His research interests center on understanding how self-reported health and epigenetic markers can predict adverse health outcomes in older adults. His doctoral work demonstrated that health-related quality of life is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and dementia, with implications for routine clinical screening. He continues to explore epigenetic age acceleration and its links to frailty and cognitive performance.
Recent publications highlight trends in ageing research, including epigenetic mechanisms, dietary influences on liver health, and post-event frailty trajectories. His work spans epidemiological analysis, longitudinal cohort studies, and public health interventions.
Scientific Awards:
- Young Scientist Research Award - Second Prize, Royal Society of Victoria, 2022
- GeroScience Outstanding Publication Award, 2025
- Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship, Monash University, 2024
- Best Poster Award – Merit Prize, 2015
- China Medical Board - Publication Grant Award, 2013
- Conference Travel Stipend, 2013
Dr. Phyo serves as an Editorial Board Member of BMC Psychiatry and as a peer reviewer for journals including Clinical Epidemiology and Translational Psychiatry. He has advised on policy as an Expert Reference Group Member for the Australian Association of Gerontology. His research has been featured in over 30 news outlets, including ABC Radio Tasmania and Aged Care Insite, and he is currently accepting PhD students. He is involved in interdisciplinary research on chronic disease and ageing, with a strong emphasis on translational public health impact.
Labs and Research Teams: He is affiliated with the Chronic Disease & Ageing research group at Monash University, contributing to large-scale studies on ageing, including the ASPREE cohort. His work involves collaboration with international researchers in epigenetics, gerontology, and public health policy.
