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Geoffrey Coombs is the Chair of Public Health at Murdoch University's School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences and a Fellow of the Centre for Biosecurity and One Health at the Harry Butler Institute. He also serves as a Clinical Scientist (Research and Teaching) for the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at Fiona Stanley Hospital Network, PathWest Laboratory Medicine. His career includes roles as Principal Scientist in Microbiology at Royal Perth Hospital (2001–2012) and Medical Scientist at King Edward Memorial Hospital (1978–1992).
- Education: PhD, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Technology), Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Fellowships: Royal College of Pathology of Australasia (FFSc), Australian Society for Microbiology (FASM), International Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (FISAC)
Research interests focus on Public Health, Biosecurity, and One Health, with expertise in Medical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. His contributions extend to clinical practice and academic leadership, including adjunct roles at other institutions (details not specified).
- Awards: Notable recognitions include the Foundation Scholarship (1996) and Warren and Marshall Travel Award (1999).
He is affiliated with multidisciplinary teams at the Harry Butler Institute and PathWest, emphasizing translational research in infectious diseases and public health policy.
