John Martin Kaldor

Scientia Professor John Martin Kaldor is a NHMRC Leadership Fellow at the University of New South Wales with over 30 years of experience leading internationally recognized research programs in epidemiology and infectious disease prevention. His work has significantly influenced public health policy globally, particularly in HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and viral hepatitis.

Education:

• PhD in Biostatistics, University of California, Berkeley

Research Focus: Professor Kaldor's expertise spans epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases, with emphasis on public health surveillance systems, infection-related cancer investigations, risk factor analysis for disease transmission, and interventional prevention trials. His research has guided disease control policies across multiple continents.

Scientific Impact: With over 900 peer-reviewed publications cited more than 30,000 times collectively, his work represents substantial scholarly influence in public health. His research interests specifically address epidemiology of infectious diseases and evaluation of health policy interventions.

Awards:

• NHMRC Leadership Fellow

Professional Engagement: Professor Kaldor has served on numerous national and international policy committees and maintains collaborative relationships with public health programs across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in Cambodia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Solomon Islands.