Jessica Agius

Jessica Agius is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Public Health and the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Sydney. Her work integrates molecular epidemiology and genomics surveillance to tackle infectious disease threats.

• Education: BAnVetBioSc (Hons I, 2016), PhD (2021) from University of Sydney

Research Interests include:

• Molecular Microbiology
• Genomics Surveillance
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• One Health

Publications highlight her focus on SARS-CoV-2 genomic variability, Enterococcus pathogenesis in reptiles, and adenovirus diversity in wildlife. Her work bridges in vitro and clinical cohort studies.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Poster & Presentation (2018, Marie Bashir Institute)
• Academic Achievement Award (2016, Australian Society for Parasitology)

Grants include Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment and National Environmental Science Program funding. She supervises honours students on topics spanning reptile health and antimicrobial resistance.