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Research Biography
Kelly joined the International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing in August 2015 with 15 years combined experience in diagnostic laboratories and quality management.
In her role as a Senior Scientist, Kelly played a key role in the design and implementation of Operator Training, Education and Quality Assurance in the TTANGO STI POC Testing Program, the Enhanced Syphilis Response Program, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID-19/Respiratory Infection POC Testing Program.
Since the integration of the STI and Respiratory infection Programs in 2023, Kelly has been the Scientific Manager and Program Lead for the First Nations Molecular POC Testing Program (https://firstnationspoct.com.au/). She is responsible for day to day management, scientific oversight and delivery of key program deliverables, in conjunction with collaborative partners and external funding bodies. Kelly is also an Investigator on a Medical Research Future Fund Rapid Applied Research Translation Initiative (Strep A, HPV), and is involved in the Centre's work as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre.
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):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Cost-effectiveness of a decentralised molecular point-of-care testing programme for sexually transmitted infections in remote primary care health services in Australia
Watts, C. G., Causer, L. M., Matthews, S. J., Smith, K., Andrewartha, K., Tangey, A., Hui, B. B., Huang, R.-L., Anderson, D., Badman, S. G., Donovan, B., Fairley, C. K., Gunathilake, M., Hengel, B., Kaldor, J., Maher, L., Mak, D. B., Persing, D., Regan, D. G. & Shephard, M. D. & 7 others, , 29 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sexually Transmitted Infections. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of decentralised community-led molecular STI point-of-care testing on testing practices in remote First Nations communities in Australia
Tangey, A., Smith, K., Hengel, B., Andrewartha, K., Wand, H., Saha, A., Leonard, J., Gunathilake, M., Lorraine, A., Mak, D. B., Badman, S., Persing, D., Donovan, B., Maher, L., Matthews, S., Fairley, C. K., Shephard, M., Kaldor, J., Huang, R.-L. & Ward, J. & 3 others, , 23 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sexually Transmitted Infections. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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WHO Collaborating Centre for Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
Shephard, M., Kiarie, J., Matthews, S., Miller, K. & Andrewartha, K., 7 Apr 2026. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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A novel multi-disease molecular point-of-care testing (POCT) program in community settings
Kayago, K., Cooney, L., Causer, L., Andrewartha, K., Smith, K., Applegate, T., Ineka, G., Alternetti, N., Hewer, G., Borgnolo, B., Crowley, H., Lew, H. J., Williams, A., Sharma, A., Shephard, M., Matthews, S., Guy, R. & First Nations Molecular Point-of-Care Testing Program, 20 Jun 2025. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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A Practical Guide to Establishing a Molecular-based Point-of-Care Testing Network for Chlamydia
Shephard, M., Matthews, S., Andrewartha, K., Hewer, G., Smith, K., Causer, L. & Guy, R., 2025, Molecular Diagnostics - Current Approaches and Their Clinical Applications. Gaina, G. (ed.). InTech Open, 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Evaluation of the impact of non-clinical operators to safely perform Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) RNA point-of-care testing in remote health services – a pilot study
Crowley, H. (Speaker), Phillips, E. (Speaker), Smith, K. (Speaker), Wong, B. (Speaker), Andrewartha, K. (Speaker), Markus, C. (Speaker), Causer, L. (Speaker), Foster, J. (Speaker), Bowen, A. (Speaker), Guy, R. (Speaker), Matthews, S. (Speaker) & O'Connor, S. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2025 → 19 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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STI POC Testing in Australia
Andrewartha, K. (Speaker) & Causer, L. (Speaker)
18 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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25th IUSTI World Congress incorporating the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference 2024
Andrewartha, K. (Participant)
18 Sept 2024 → 20 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Taking STI POC Testing to full scale, the time is now!
Andrewartha, K. (Author)
15 Sept 2024 → 17 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Access to molecular point-of-care testing for respiratory and sexually transmitted infections in regional and remote clinics improves individual patient and public health outcomes and practitioner satisfaction
Smith, K. (Speaker), Crowley, H. (Speaker), Causer, L. (Speaker), Andrewartha, K. (Speaker), Tangey, A. (Speaker), Alternetti, N. (Speaker), O'Connor, S. (Speaker), Fernando, M. (Speaker), Sharma, A. (Speaker), Cooney, L. (Speaker), Matthews, S. (Speaker), Shephard, M. (Speaker), Applegate, T. (Speaker) & Guy, R. (Speaker)
23 Oct 2024 → 25 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation