Sarah Dunstan

Principal research fellow, Doherty Institute, University of Melbourne, host and pathogen genomics, TB, typhoid fever, global health

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

#YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay2023

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

We launched a massive genetic "treasure hunt" for genes associated with TB, one of the world's leading infectious disease killers. To find out more see our paper just published in Genome Medicine!
@TheDohertyInst #EndTB

https://t.co/bkGLZDD73H

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

We have identified a gene in the TB causing bacteria M.tuberculosis, which has helped it evolve from a largely harmless environmental bacteria, to the deadliest human pathogen of all time.

Out now in Nature Communications

@TheDohertyInst #EndTB
https://t.co/dZekz5a75q

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

@TheDohertyInst @LEOFondet

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

@BiratNepal is implementing Accelerate project w/ Lalgadh Hosp, Dhanusha; Shining Hosp, Banke & CMDN-Nepal @smadixit ; focusing on early #Leprosy case detection, treatment & whole genome sequencing of bacteria; funded by Leo Foundation through @UniMelb @SarahJDunstan1 #leprosyday

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

Driving #Leprosy elimination in #Nepal ! 🚀
455 cases enrolled; 98% of biopsy samples sent to CMDN-Nepal @smadixit ; Project Accelerate is generating vital evidence to boost early detection, care & understand transmission in vulnerable communities.
@SarahJDunstan1 @UniMelb

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

So happy that I could raise $1540 to support TB recovery in Nepal! Thank you to all who contributed to provide food support to people sick with TB and their families. It makes a world of difference❤️ So happy I could run 21.1K too😅 #TBRecovery #RunForTBRecovery @BiratNepal

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

Congratulations to @SarahJDunstan1 (& Diane) for completing Run Melbourne half marathon this morning!🌟
And huge thanks to all our generous friends who donated to support Run for Recovery. 👏 👏 🥇

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

@BiratNepal Thank you @BiratNepal for looking after me on my visit. I learnt so much and was inspired by all I met. Excited to continue our work on #TARGETTB and #ACCELERATE with @TheDohertyInst @UniMelbMDHS

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

@BiratNepal @_KritikaDixit @_KritikaDixit your talk was wonderful and informative, and showed how important it is to engage with the community where research is performed

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

@BiratNepal @LEOFondet @TheDohertyInst Thank you for all your assistance during the visit, I learnt so much and I'm inspired to help Unite, Act, Eliminate #leprosy in Nepal

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

Grateful for our collaboration with the inspiring and dedicated team @BiratNepal and excited to share the results of #TARGETTB @EMBO @TheDohertyInst @UniMelbMDHS

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

@SarahJDunstan1 presented at the #EMBOWorkshop on Host & Pathogen Heterogeneity in #Tuberculosis, sharing insights on #TB & #genomics: The journey through Asia, where she also shared findings from #TARGETTB project. Celebrating #WomenInScience driving #TBResearch forward! @EMBO

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

@BiratNepal @TheDohertyInst Thank you for hosting me. It was wonderful to share results of the #TargetTB study with all of the Nepali partners who contributed so much to its success! I cannot thank you enough for your dedication to this project and your dedication to #EndTB @TheDohertyInst @UniMelbMDHS

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

#WorldLeprosyDay Our partners @BiratNepal in the ACCELERATE project (@LEOFondet) raising awareness and showcasing solidarity in Nepal to #EndLeprosy #UniteActEliminate @TheDohertyInst @UniMelbMDHS

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

BNMT is committed to "Unite, Act, and Eliminate" #leprosy in #Nepal. Today, we showcased our solidarity with those affected by leprosy and raised awareness by participating in the rally to mark #WorldLeprosyDay. Here are a few glimpses of the event. #UniteActEliminate

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

Today, our colleagues joined the Nepal Leprosy Relief Association's rally from Basundhara Chowk to mark #WorldLeprosyDay. Aligned with this year's theme, "Unite. Act. Eliminate.", BNMT's ACCELERATE project is also enhancing early detection & treatment of leprosy in Nepal.

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

#UniteActEliminate #ZeroLeprosy #WorldLeprosyDay

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

On #WorldLeprosyDay I want to raise awareness of this ancient disease that continues to affect people in 23 countries; including in Nepal, where approx 3000 new cases are diagnosed annually. With @BiratNepal we are working towards a leprosy-free future @LEOFondet @TheDohertyInst

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

BNMT is implementing the "ACCELERATE' Project to improve early detection & treatment of #leprosy in Banke, Bardiya, Mahottari & Dhanusha districts. With Shining & Lalgadh Hospitals, funded by @LEOFondet, we're working towards zero leprosy transmission in #Nepal! #WorldLeprosyDay

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

Unite, Act, Eliminate - This #WorldLeprosyDay, let's come together to raise awareness, take action, and work towards eliminating #leprosy. Together, we can make a difference!

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

@TheDohertyInst

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Great to be together with some of the Nepal team when presenting #TARGETTB at the #UnionConf2024

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

Here’s a glimpse of @SarahJDunstan1 engaging with the audience during our #TARGETTB project presentation! Exciting discussions on TB transmission dynamics in urban & rural Nepal using genomics. #EndTB #UnionConference

[Birat Nepal Medical Trust @BiratNepal]

How can drones transform TB diagnosis in remote Nepal? @_KritikaDixit from #BNMT explores insights from communities and healthcare providers on this innovative approach. Don’t miss her talk on Thursday, November 14, 10:28 AM – 10:37 AM, OA15-223-14 at Orchid Hall. #UnionConf2024

[Sarah Dunstan @SarahJDunstan1]

Congratulations Dr Matt Silcocks on this wonderful achievement! Can't wait to see where this ARC DECRA leads you!

University of Melbourne early-career researchers awarded over $6 million from the Australian Research Council https://t.co/k4RYxDKt6u

[Doherty Institute @TheDohertyInst]

Congratulations Dr. Ryan Wick and Dr. Matthew Silcocks, bioinformatics researchers at the Doherty Institute, for winning the prestigious ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA)! 🎉

🔬 Dr. Ryan Wick is at the forefront of developing computational methods that improve the assembly and polishing of bacterial genomes.

🔬 Dr. Matthew Silcocks has developed a unique research niche, leveraging his knowledge of human genomics and population history to contextualise the evolution of some of humanity's oldest pathogen foes.

Read more about their work here: https://t.co/RpPQ70ylfv

@UniMelbMDHS @TheRMH @rrwick