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Personal profile
Biography
Fiona is the Deputy Director of Research for the Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) project in Makassar, Indonesia and Suva, Fiji.
Fiona was awarded her PhD, entitled “Wastewater reuse – modelling the human health risks with various reuse applications”, in 2015 from The University of Melbourne and completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science at The University of Waterloo in Canada .
Fiona is a Research Fellow in the Planetary Health Division within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Fiona’s areas of interest include the links between water and human health, and data management and data systems that underpin FAIR data.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Data Management/Analysis
- Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment
- Waterborne Disease
- Public Health
- Water Recycling
- Health Risk Assessment
- Alternative Water Sources
- Modelling
- Data Security & Protection
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
Projects
- 3 Active
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The One Water Consortium
Henry, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), McCarthy, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barker, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Powell, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Southey, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leder, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cottam, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Crosbie, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Poon, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Sprink, T. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Monash University, Environment Protection Authority (trading as EPA Victoria) , Melbourne Water Corporation (MWC) (trading as Melbourne Water) (Victoria), Department of Health (DH) (Victoria)
30/06/23 → 6/09/28
Project: Research
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Assessing exposure pathways for pathogens causing gastrointestinal infection and antimicrobial resistance acquisition among children living in informal coastal settlements
Leder, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Clasen, T. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Luby, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCarthy, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chown, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barker, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Henry, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kwong, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Health and economic benefits of environmentally sensitive watercycle management in informal urban settlements
Leder, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Brown, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wong, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ramirez, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chown, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Luby, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnston, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Clasen, T. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reidpath, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), El Sioufi, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCarthy, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Forbes, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Allotey, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cahan, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Simpson, J. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Greening, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barker, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Henry, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sinharoy, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ansariadi, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burge, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Latief, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Taruc, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tela, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turagabeci, A. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Winfrey, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Davis, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
11/07/17 → 11/07/26
Project: Research
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The unseen climate health risks of antimicrobial resistance in urban informal settlements
Leder, K., Davis, B., Barker, S. F., Lynch, F. & Henry, R., Mar 2025, In: Nature Medicine. 31, 3, p. 712–714 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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Joint food and water insecurity had a multiplicative effect on women’s depression in urban informal settlements in Makassar, Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic
Charles, I., Salinger, A., Sweeney, R., Batagol, B., Barker, S. F., Nasir, S., Taruc, R. R., Francis, N., Clasen, T., Sinharoy, S. S. & for the RISE consortium, Apr 2023, In: The Journal of Nutrition. 153, 4, p. 1244-1252 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Participation in the Global Corporate Challenge®, a Four-Month Workplace Pedometer Program, Reduces Psychological Distress
Stone, J., Barker, S. F., Gasevic, D. & Freak-Poli, R., Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 5, 23 p., 4514.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Social Isolation and Social Support Influence Health Service Utilisation and Survival after a Cardiovascular Disease Event: A Systematic Review
Freak-Poli, R., Hu, J., Phyo, A. Z. Z. & Barker, S. F., Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 6, 25 p., 4853.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Are social isolation, lack of social support or loneliness risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Australia and New Zealand? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Freak-Poli, R., Phyo, A. Z. Z., Hu, J. & Barker, S. F., Oct 2022, In: Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 33, S1, p. 278-315 38 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access21 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Highly Commended Research Poster and Oral Presentation
Barker, Fiona (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Melbourne Abroad Travelling Scholarship
Barker, F. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Post-graduate publishing award
Barker, F. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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SPHPM Unsung Hero Award
Barker, F. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
- 1 Editorial responsibility
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Microbial Risk Analysis (Journal)
Fiona Barker (Editorial board member)
2016Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility