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Emma Pearson

Research Assistant

Emma Pearson

Research Assistant

BSc Biomedical Science

emma.pearson@thekids.org.au

+61 401 067 866

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-pearson-9b5863269/

Emma is an Research Assistant aiming to characterise the diversity and associated anti-microbial susceptibility profile of Strep A in the Kimberley, Western Australia (WA). The objective of this project is to provide information that can be used to help inform control and mitigation programs as well as advance vaccine development, to drive down the burden of Strep A mediated disease.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Notre Dame and is completing her honours year with the University of Western Australia. Throughout her undergraduate years, Emma has volunteered as a mentor for Aboriginal children living in remote communities across the Kimberley, Northern Territory and Mid-West region of WA. Emma is passionate about research translation to support remote living children to thrive in all aspects of their life. 

Published research

Household transmission of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A): a review to inform potential environmental health interventions for remote living Aboriginal communities at high risk of rheumatic fever

Understanding Strep A transmission within the home is critical to inform effective prevention strategies.

Published research Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Strep A Translation STARFISH
Learn more about Household transmission of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A): a review to inform potential environmental health interventions for remote living Aboriginal communities at high risk of rheumatic fever

August 2026

Systematic Review of Household Transmission of Strep A: A Potential Site for Prevention That Has Eluded Attention

Although Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) is the sixth-most common infectious disease globally, its transmission within the household remains an understudied driver of infection. We undertook a systematic review to better understand the transmission of Strep A among people within the home, while highlighting opportunities for prevention. 

Published research Infectious Diseases Subsite: Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Invasive Streptococcus A Disease Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Strep A Translation STARFISH
Learn more about Systematic Review of Household Transmission of Strep A: A Potential Site for Prevention That Has Eluded Attention

February 2025

Education and Qualifications
  • BSc in Biomedical Science – The University of Notre Dame Fremantle
Awards/Honours
  • Dean's Letter of Commendation (2020, 2021) - University of Notre Dame
  • Summer Vacation Scholarship (2021) – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research