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Dr. Tiffany Phillips is a Research Fellow at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC), School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, where she conducts impactful research in sexual health, public health, and epidemiology. She completed her PhD in BioSciences at the University of Melbourne in 2017 and has since continued her postdoctoral work at MSHC, focusing on STI epidemiology and prevention, health promotion, and expanding access to care for marginalized communities.
- PhD in BioSciences, University of Melbourne (2017)
- Thesis: Defining the role of endogenous oestrogen in penile urethral development
Dr. Phillips specializes in mixed-methods research, integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches in study design, statistical analysis, and qualitative interviewing. Her research interests include STI epidemiology, health promotion, patient engagement, and the use of digital tools in sexual health screening. She is actively involved in community engagement and has a strong track record of collaboration with public health organizations.
Her recent research publications focus on HIV/STI risk communication, AI-assisted screening for anogenital lesions, and assessing healthcare system capacity in Australia. These works reflect a trend toward innovative, patient-centered solutions in public health and digital health interventions, with a strong emphasis on equity and accessibility.
- 1ST PLACE - CORE SERVICES IMAGING COMPETITION—MELBOURNE BRAIN CENTRE (2014)
- 2ND PLACE BEST TALK - 1ST ANNUAL BIOSCIENCES POSTGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM (2015)
- Best Paper Award, 2020 A+ EMCR Public Health/Clinical Research (2020)
- 2023 Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship, Monash University
- 2023 Melbourne Awards – LGBTIQA+ Category (Team Award)
Dr. Phillips is actively involved in supervising students and training team members in qualitative research design. She is a co-chair of the Early Career Research (ECR) Steering Committee at the School of Translational Medicine and serves as a delegate on the Faculty Early Career Research Committee at Monash University. She also contributes to external academic service through roles in the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) Steering Committee and the Sex Work Sector Community of Practice with the Department of Health. Her research is supported by grants such as the HOPE project (Ending HIV transmission by Optimizing PrEP in East Asia), where she serves as a Chief Investigator.
She is currently accepting PhD students and leads two major research initiatives: the Annual Sexual Practices and Activities Survey (ASAP) and a study on oropharyngeal STIs in heterosexuals. These projects are conducted within the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, a leading institution in sexual health research and clinical care.
