David Speers

David Speers is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School, Perth. His research focuses on genomics, infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, virology, and hepatology. He contributes to Sustainable Development Goals through work addressing global health challenges.

Research Interests

• Genomic analysis of pathogens like Clostridioides difficile, Neisseria meningitidis, and SARS-CoV-2
• Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and bacterial phylogenetics
• Epidemiological studies of infectious diseases, including hepatitis B and meningococcal outbreaks
• Applications of wastewater surveillance for public health monitoring

Recent Research Trends

His work integrates genomic surveillance with clinical metrics to understand disease transmission dynamics, particularly in outbreaks (e.g., MenW meningococcal disease) and pandemic responses (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 wastewater analysis). He also explores predictive screening strategies for hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic hepatitis B populations.

Grants & Advising

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Labs/Teams

Collaborations include genomic surveillance networks and multidisciplinary teams addressing public health crises.