About

Dr. Samuel Phillips is a Molecular Microbiologist at the University of the Sunshine Coast, specializing in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia and human papillomavirus (HPV). His research focuses on understanding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of these infections, with a particular emphasis on developing vaccines for both human and animal populations. Dr. Phillips has led pioneering studies in the field, including investigations into Chlamydia infection dynamics in koalas and HPV vaccination effectiveness in humans. His work is published in prestigious journals and contributes significantly to the fields of microbiology and infectious diseases.

Link

Linkedin profile page for Samuel Phillips

Awards and Honours

Vice-Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence in Research Impact
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 12/11/2024

Organisational Affiliations

Centre for Bioinnovation

Lecturer, Clinical Microbiology, School of Health - Biomedicine

Honorary Research Fellow, Murdoch Children's Research Institute (Australia, Melbourne) - MCRI

Education

C. pecorum: Understanding modes of transmission and control of infection in vaccinated/antibiotic treated koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)
03-Apr-2017–17-Feb-2020, Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC