Nicole Matthews is based at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis within VIDRL, where she is coordinating the Coordinated Hepatitis responses to Enhance the Cascade of Care by optimising existing Surveillance systems (CHECCS) project. Nicole background is in government policies and initiatives to improve delivery of health services. Her work has spanned Pain Management, Spinal Surgery and Multi-Disciplinary Medical Examinations. Prior to joining VIDRL, Nicole held positions at the WorkSafe Victoria- Clinical Panels and Multi-Disciplinary Specialist Practices. Outcomes from her Spinal Surgery project work is currently being prepared by ISCRR for publication in medical journals.
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Projects
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Coordinated Hepatitis responses to Enhance the Cascade of Care by optimising existing Surveillance systems (CHECCS)
CHECCS is a pilot program that has been funded by the Eliminate Hepatitis C Australia Partnership (EC Australia). Utilising Victoria's existing surveillance system and public health data environment, CHECCS aims to improve the delivery of care to Victorians living with chronic viral hepatitis by identifying people who have been diagnosed with viral hepatitis but have no evidence of follow-up testing or treatment.
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Research Groups
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Cowie Group
Ben’s group focuses on viral hepatitis epidemiological research. The team undertakes a broad range of activities supporting local, national and global control of viral hepatitis, through surveillance, treatment and prevention initiatives, and training and regional capacity building.
Lab Team

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Public Health Project Officer
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Centre Acting Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis
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Senior Epidemiologist, Honorary Lecturer
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Project Coordinator (CHECCS)
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Roisin McColl
Research Administration Officer
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Infectious Disease Modeler
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Program Manager, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis
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Program Manager, EndHep2030
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Social Researcher | Project Manager
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Program Manager - Viral Hepatitis Epidemiology