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Biography
Prof Joseph Doyle is an infectious diseases expert striving to eliminate threats to global health from communicable diseases. He is currently Professor in Infectious Diseases at Monash University, and is jointly appointed at Burnet Institute as Deputy Director of Disease Elimination Program and Head of Infectious Diseases Clinical Research. He continues to work in clinical practice as a senior infectious diseases specialist at Alfred Health.
Prof Doyle is a clinician researcher, dual-trained in infectious diseases and public health medicine. He completed his MPH at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, his PhD at Monash School of Population Health, and hold specialist fellowships from Royal Australasian College of Physicians and Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.
Prof Doyle has experience in research leading clinical trials, cohort studies and implementation science projects to prevent and treat communicable diseases. His work focuses on preventing and treating blood borne viruses (such as hepatitis C and HIV) and the health and wellbeing of key populations. He has received over $40 million in research funding including from NHMRC, MRFF, ARC, Paul Ramsay Foundation, and he serves on the steering committees of international and nation trials and cohorts testing new diagnostics and treatments, models of care, and improvements in health systems.
Prof Doyle has experience in translating important discoveries into national and global clinical guidelines as an advisor to the World Health Organisation and Therapeutic Good Administration. He has been appointed by state and federal governments to statutory bodies to shape infectious diseases guidelines, regulations and treatment access, including the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee and Communicable Diseases Network Australia.
He is currently President of Hepatitis Australia, and President of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases.
Research interests
- Infectious and communicable diseases
- Clinical trials and cohort studies
- Implementation science
- Public health research and evaluation
- Infectious and communicable diseases policy
- Pandemic response, policy and legislation
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Clinical Medicine, PhD, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 14 May 2015
Public Health, MPH, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Award Date: 1 Sept 2006
Political Science, BA (Hons), University of Melbourne
Award Date: 1 Jul 2005
Medicine, MBBS, University of Melbourne
Award Date: 1 Dec 2002
External positions
Senior Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute (Australia)
2023 → …
Head, Infectious Diseases Clinical Research working group, Burnet Institute (Australia)
2023 → …
Deputy Program Director, Disease Elimination, Burnet Institute (Australia)
2017 → …
Co-Head, Viral Hepatitis Elimination Working Group, Burnet Institute (Australia)
2015 → 2023
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Alfred Hospital
2011 → …
Research area keywords
- Viral Hepatitis
- Public Health
- Disease Control
- Disease Prevention
- Infectious Diseases
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Structural, behavioural and motivational barriers impacting vaccine consent and uptake, with a focus on COVID-19 vaccinations in residential aged care settings.
Ayton, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Doyle, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peel, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anderson, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Long, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Storey, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Watson, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
12/05/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Achieving the final phases of hepatitis C elimination using innovative models of care
Hellard, M. E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Thompson, A. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stoove, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lancaster, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pedrana, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scott, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Doyle, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Combo, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Spelman, T. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Winter, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Innovative models of care to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat
Doyle, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Determining health needs and outcomes of key populations of people who use drugs.
Dietze, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Maher, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hickman, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kerr, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stoove, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Doyle, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ward, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jones, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Agius, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Trauer, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/23 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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A Multicenter, Single-Arm Prospective Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of GLE/PIB 8-Week Treatment in Adults and Adolescents with Acute Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection
Doyle, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Roney, J. J. (Project Manager)
9/09/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Australian Community Pharmacists' Preparedness to Offer and Discuss Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment With Pharmacy Clients: A Representative Cross-Sectional Survey
Ong, E., Xia, T., Laing, R., Richmond, J. A., Higgs, P., Hayes, M., Doyle, J. S., Nielsen, S. & Picco, L., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Viral Hepatitis. 32, 2, 11 p., e70001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Changes in incidence of hepatitis C virus reinfection and access to direct-acting antiviral therapies in people with HIV from six countries, 2010–19: an analysis of data from a consortium of prospective cohort studies
Sacks-Davis, R., van Santen, D. K., Boyd, A., Young, J., Stewart, A., Doyle, J. S., Rauch, A., Mugglin, C., Klein, M., van der Valk, M., Smit, C., Jarrin, I., Berenguer, J., Lacombe, K., Requena, M. B., Wittkop, L., Leleux, O., Bonnet, F., Salmon, D. & Matthews, G. & 7 others, , Feb 2024, In: The Lancet HIV. 11, 2, p. e106-e116 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Cohort Profile: International Collaboration on Hepatitis C Elimination in HIV Cohorts (InCHEHC)
van Santen, D. K., Stewart, A., Doyle, J. S., Stoové, M. A., Asselin, J., Klein, M. B., Young, J., Berenguer, J., Jarrin, I., Lacombe, K., Wittkop, L., Leleux, O., Salmon, D., Bonnet, F., Rauch, A., Mugglin, C., Matthews, G., Prins, M., Smit, C. & Boyd, A. & 4 others, , Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Epidemiology. 53, 1, 17 p., dyad154.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Epidemiology of acute infections in people who inject drugs in Australia
Attwood, L. O. (Leading Author), O'Keefe, D., Higgs, P., Vujovic, O., Doyle, J. S. & Stewardson, A. J. (Leading Author), Jan 2024, In: Drug and Alcohol Review. 43, 1, p. 304-314 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Hepatitis C virus reinfection incidence among gay and bisexual men with HIV in Australia from 2016 to 2020
Harney, B. L., Sacks-Davis, R., van Santen, D. K., Traeger, M. W., Wilkinson, A. L., Asselin, J., Fairley, C. K., Roth, N., Bloch, M., Matthews, G. V., Donovan, B., Guy, R., Stoové, M., Hellard, M. E. & Doyle, J. S., 2024, In: Liver International. 44, 4, p. 1024-1031 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Finalist - Bupa Health Foundation 2016 Emerging Health Researcher Award
Doyle, J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Priscilla Kincaid-Smith Development Research Grant
Peel, T. (Recipient) & Doyle, J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia) (External organisation)
Doyle, J. (Member)
2023 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Department of Health (DH) (Victoria) (External organisation)
Doyle, J. (Member)
2021 → 2022Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Optimising Antimicrobial Use at Epworth Healthcare
Peel, T. (Fellow), Doyle, J. (Fellow) & Valoppi, G. (Fellow)
2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching