Catarina Antão

Catarina Antão has a diverse work experience in the field of epidemiology and data analysis. Catarina is currently employed as the Principal Epidemiologist for COVID-19 at the Victorian Department of Health since April 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Team Leader for COVID-19 Intelligence from November 2020 to April 2021, and as an Epidemiologist for COVID-19 Intelligence from April 2020 to November 2020 at the same department.

Before joining the Victorian Department of Health, Catarina Antão worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne from June 2018 to July 2019. Prior to that, they were a Data Analyst at the Department of Family and Community Services (NSW) from April 2014 to October 2016.

Catarina Antão's earlier work experience includes roles as a Research Associate at the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) from April 2013 to April 2014, and as a Research Associate at Curtin University from July 2012 to March 2014.

Overall, Catarina Antão has a strong background in epidemiology, research, and data analysis, and has gained valuable experience in various organizations.

Catarina Antão completed a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Curtin University in 2011-2012. Prior to that, they pursued Veterinary Epidemiologist training at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona from 2008-2009. Catarina also holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Lisbon, which they obtained from 2002-2009. Currently, Catarina is preparing for the Australasian Veterinary Examination through the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council.