About
Iβm Kylie, an Atlanta-native (technically Decatur), crazy dog lady, runner, and science nerd. I work as an infectious disease modeller, meaning that I use math, stats, and R to study the spread of diseases and how interventions, like vaccines, can impact that spread. My career path has taken me from Atlanta to London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and soon to Melbourne. I love to explore both near and far, whether thatβs through research collaborations, weekend hikes, discovering local coffee shops, or finding the best running trails in each new city.
Scroll through my journey below and watch it unfold on the map.
My Journey
π PhD
2011-2018
I did my PhD at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Georgia will always be home, but the world was calling!
π¬π§ Postdoc
2018-2020
Moved to London for a postdoc at Imperial College London.
π³π± Senior Researcher
2020-Present
During the pandemic, I relocated to Amsterdam and joined the RIVM as a senior researcher in infectious disease modelling. Found my niche in modelling for public health policy.
ππ° Honorary Assistant Professor
2022-Present
Joined University of Hong Kong School of Public Health as Honorary Assistant Professor, expanding international research collaborations and working on real-world vaccine effectiveness.
π¦πΊ Modelling for Policy Lead
Coming soon!
Starting a new position at University of Melbourne - the journey continues down under! Excited for this next step! π¦
Quick Stats
15,096.7
Kilometers Run
37
Countries Visited
108
Google Scholar Publications
17,346
Total Citations
21
Books Read This Year
4
Daily dog walks with Leon
Life Outside of Research
Leon - My pretty princess π
Running - Still my favorite way to explore
Hiking - Redwoods National & State Parks
Cooking - Food adventures on Instagram
Coffee - Perfecting my homemade flat white (my latte art needs work) π
R Ladies Amsterdam - Volunteer Organizer
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I continue to find any excuse to hop on a plane, train, or automobile and explore new places. Whether itβs for research collaborations, conferences, or just weekend adventures, I believe that travel enriches both personal and professional perspectives. With an upcoming move to Melbourne on the horizon, the adventure continues!
Want to connect? Find me on social media or drop me an email - Iβm always happy to chat about research, travel recommendations, the perfect flat white recipe, or tips for international moves!