Honorary Fellow at Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Melbourne
Dave is a passionate advocate of public engagement by scientists (especially on social media) and has been involved in a number of organisations such as the Australian Society of Medical Research and the Australian Academy of Science.
He is also a vocal proponent of evidence-based medicine and has written extensively on the topic, including on issues surrounding HPV vaccination. His current role is as the Director of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Victorian Cytology Service where he is preparing for the primary HPV-based National Cervical Screening Program beginning in 2017.
New study shows HPV vaccine is working to reduce rates of genital warts
Mar 30, 2017 04:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in Australia in 2007 and New Zealand in 2008 to prevent cervical cancer. It is free for women up to age 26 in Australia and to all women under 20 in New Zealand. This...
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