Allison Imrie is an Associate Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia. Her research group has investigated molecular epidemiology and evolution of endemic and introduced mosquito-borne viruses of medical importance, collaborating with partners across Australia, the Asia Pacific region and the US. She has also investigated transmission and pathogenesis of other infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, and Leptospirosis. She has contributed to global Health Security as an adviser to WHO, Australia DFAT and New Zealand MFAT on laboratory capacity and development of diagnostic tests.