Tanya Lynn Applegate

Associate Professor Tanya Lynn Applegate is a Senior Lecturer within the Surveillance Evaluation and Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney. She also serves as a Scientific Manager of the RAPID Diagnostics Centre and Co-Director of an ARC Industry Transformation Research Hub addressing antimicrobial resistance. Her 20+ year career spans regulatory, hospital, private industry, and academic environments.

Her research focuses on novel molecular diagnostics and implementation science to improve healthcare access for marginalized and remote populations. Key areas include diagnostics innovation, infectious diseases, and equitable healthcare linkage. She has overseen 138+ journal articles, 35 conference papers, and contributed to policy-oriented research programs.

Leadership roles include managing interdisciplinary initiatives combatting antimicrobial resistance and directing diagnostic research collaborations across Asia Pacific. Her work emphasizes translating scientific advancements into practical healthcare solutions for vulnerable communities.

Labs/Teams: Kirby Institute's Surveillance Evaluation Program, RAPID Diagnostics Centre, ARC Antimicrobial Resistance Hub.