Emma Pearson

Emma Pearson is a third-year medical student at the University of Wollongong with a background in biomedical science and infectious diseases research. She completed her First Class Honours at The Kids Research Institute Australia, investigating the molecular epidemiology of Group A Streptococcus in remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia.

Her research interests include Strep A infections, skin health and the prevention of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Emma is committed to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve health outcomes. She hopes to build a career that bridges clinical practice and research, with a focus on infectious diseases and health equity.