Overview

I provide limited, part-time expert advisory services in the areas of vaccine safety,, scientific evidence interpretation, and public health communication.
This work complements my academic role and is undertaken in accordance with the University of Auckland’s policies on external professional engagement.

Areas of Expertise

My advisory work draws on extensive experience in vaccinology, real-world evidence, and global immunisation policy. I offer expertise in:

• Vaccine safety and pharmacovigilance
• Interpretation of real-world evidence and observational studies
• Scientific communication and media engagement
• Analysis of misinformation and disinformation
• Policy-relevant synthesis of complex scientific evidence
• Public health risk communication
• Technical review of reports, claims, and scientific submission

Types of Advisory Engagements

I am available for short-term, project-based advisory work that involves:

• Independent scientific reviews
• Development or review of technical guidance documents
• Rapid evidence syntheses for decision-makers
• Public health communication and messaging support
• Risk–benefit analysis consultation
• Advisory input to immunisation and outbreak-response planning
• Expert opinion in medico-legal or regulatory contexts
• Support on misinformation risk assessment and mitigation
• Scientific interpretation for media or public audiences

These engagements are advisory in nature and do not involve contract research or the use of university resources.

Selected Examples of Previous Work

My past advisory contributions have included:

• Providing evidence reviews and safety assessments for national and international health organisations
• Advising on immunisation and vaccine safety strategy for public health programmes
• Supporting science-based communication during outbreaks and high-risk events
• Contributing technical input to vaccine confidence and misinformation initiatives
• Offering expert scientific analysis for medico-legal and regulatory reviews
• Delivering public-facing communication in high-profile national and global media

Examples are indicative and anonymised to protect confidentiality

Professional Standards

All advisory work is conducted in alignment with:

• The University of Auckland’s policies on outside professional activity
• My obligations as an academic and health researcher
• Scientific standards of evidence, transparency, and integrity
• Ethical guidelines for managing conflicts of interest

Engagements are part-time and scheduled to ensure compatibility with my academic responsibilities.

Availability

I undertake advisory work on a limited basis throughout the year. Availability varies depending on ongoing research commitments and project timelines