Professor of Biostatistics, University of South Australia
Professor Esterman's first degree was a BSc(hons) in statistics at the University of Bath, UK, followed by an MSc in Medical Statistics from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology (FACE).
COVID pandemic 2nd anniversary: 3 things we got wrong, and 3 things to watch out for
Mar 12, 2022 10:42 am UTC| Health
Exactly two years ago, on March 11 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. This was two months after there were reports of a mystery virus infecting people in Wuhan, the most...
A vaccine will be a game-changer for international travel. But it's not everything
Dec 06, 2020 09:38 am UTC| Health
The United Kingdom yesterday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use. Following a review by the countrys drug regulator, the UK government announced it will begin rolling...
The fascinating history of clinical trials
Jun 04, 2020 12:16 pm UTC| Health
Clinical trials are under way around the world, including in Australia, testing COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. These clinical trials largely fall into two groups. With observational studies, researchers follow a...