Overview
Background
Dr Luis Furuya Kanamori MBBS, MEpi, MPH, PhD, FACTM is a clinical epidemiologist and research synthesis methodologist. He is an international leader in travel medicine, vaccine preventable diseases, and research synthesis, and has been listed in Stanford University’s World top 2% of scientists.
Dr Furuya Kanamori leads the Travel Medicine and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Theme, and the Clinician-Epidemiologist Hub at UQ's HERA program on Operational Research and Decision Support for Infectious Diseases (ODeSI). He is Director of Research of the Clinical Research & Evidence Synthesis (CRESTMA) at the Travel Medicine Alliance (TMA), network of 30+ travel medicine clinics in Australia.
Dr Furuya Kanamori’s applied research on travel medicine and vaccine preventable diseases has influenced key changes in clinical and public health guidelines (e.g., WHO, ATAGI, Australian Immunisation Handbook, UptoDate). His methodological work on publication bias (LFK index) has been implemented in MetaXL, Stata, and R, and has been utilised in 800+ published meta-analyses.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr Furuya Kanamori is editorial board member for J Travel Med and Clin Infect Dis, and chairs the Research and Awards Committee of the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Availability
- Associate Professor Luis Furuya Kanamori is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
- Masters (Coursework) of Epidemiology, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University
Research interests
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Travel Medicine
Vaccine fractional dosing | Malaria chemoprophylaxis | STIs | Causes of death | Decision support systems | Personalised risk assessment | Clinical trials
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Vaccine preventable diseases
Rabies PrEP and PEP | Japanese encephalitis | Yellow fever | Vaccine safety
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Research synthesis and meta-analysis
Publication bias | Diagnostic accuracy studies | Quality information | Rare/zero-events studies | Rapid meta-analysis
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing genital tract infection in women undergoing surgical procedures for incomplete abortion: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials
Islam, N, Furuya‐Kanamori, L, Mahmood, S and Thalib, L (2021). Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing genital tract infection in women undergoing surgical procedures for incomplete abortion: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials. BJOG, 128 (8), 1273-1281. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16637
2021
Journal Article
What contributes to gendered work time inequality? An Australian case study
Doan, Tinh, Thorning, Peter, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis and Strazdins, Lyndall (2021). What contributes to gendered work time inequality? An Australian case study. Social Indicators Research, 155 (1), 259-279. doi: 10.1007/s11205-020-02597-0
2021
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Towards a better understanding of self-management interventions in type 2 diabetes: a meta-regression analysis
Othman, Manal M., Khudadad, Hanan, Dughmosh, Ragae, Syed, Asma, Clark, Justin, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Abou-Samra, Abdul-Badi and Doi, Suhail A. R. (2021). Towards a better understanding of self-management interventions in type 2 diabetes: a meta-regression analysis. Primary Care Diabetes, 15 (6), 985-994. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2021.06.006
2021
Journal Article
Quality versus risk-of-bias assessment in clinical research
Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Xu, Chang, Hasan, Syed Shahzad and Doi, Suhail A. (2021). Quality versus risk-of-bias assessment in clinical research. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 129, 172-175. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.09.044
2021
Journal Article
Could intradermal be an economical alternative route of administration for Japanese encephalitis vaccines?
Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Mills, Deborah J. and Lau, Colleen L. (2021). Could intradermal be an economical alternative route of administration for Japanese encephalitis vaccines?. Journal of Travel Medicine, 28 (1) taaa181, 1-3. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taaa181
2021
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Prevalence and determinants of symptomatic COVID-19 infection among children and adolescents in Qatar: a cross sectional analysis of 11445 individuals
Musa, Omran A. H., Chivese, Tawanda, Bansal, Devendra, Abdulmajeed, Jazeel, Ameen, Osman, Islam, Nazmul, Xu, Chang, Sallam, Mohamed A., Albayat, Soha S., Khogali, Hayat S., Ahmed, Shazia N. N., Himatt, Sayed M., Nour, Mohamed, Elberdiny, Aiman A., Musa, Abdallah, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Al-Romaihi, Hamad E., Doi, Suhail A. R., Al-Thani, Mohammed H. J. and Abd Farag, Elmoubashar Abu Baker (2021). Prevalence and determinants of symptomatic COVID-19 infection among children and adolescents in Qatar: a cross sectional analysis of 11445 individuals. Epidemiology and Infection, 149 e193, e193. doi: 10.1017/S0950268821001515
2020
Journal Article
Low uptake of Japanese encephalitis vaccination among Australian travellers
Mills, Deborah J., Lau, Colleen L. and Furuya-Kanamori, Luis (2020). Low uptake of Japanese encephalitis vaccination among Australian travellers. Journal of Travel Medicine, 28 (3). doi: 10.1093/jtm/taaa232
2020
Journal Article
Questionable utility of the relative risk in clinical research: a call for change to practice
Doi, Suhail A., Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Xu, Chang, Lin, Lifeng, Chivese, Tawanda and Thalib, Lukman (2020). Questionable utility of the relative risk in clinical research: a call for change to practice. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 142, 271-279. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.08.019
2020
Journal Article
Influence of climate variables on the rising incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections in Queensland, Australia 2001–2016
Thomson, Rachel M., Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Coffey, Cushla, Bell, Scott C., Knibbs, Luke D. and Lau, Colleen L. (2020). Influence of climate variables on the rising incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections in Queensland, Australia 2001–2016. Science of the Total Environment, 740 139796, 139796. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139796
2020
Journal Article
Intradermal rabies pre-exposure vaccination schedules in older travellers: comparison of immunogenicity post-primary course and post-booster
Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Ramsey, Lani, Manson, Melanie, Gilbert, Brian and Lau, Colleen L. (2020). Intradermal rabies pre-exposure vaccination schedules in older travellers: comparison of immunogenicity post-primary course and post-booster. Journal of Travel Medicine, 27 (7), 1-8. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taaa006
2020
Journal Article
Physical activity in pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes: a meta-analysis
Doi, Suhail A.R., Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Toft, Egon, Musa, Omran A.H., Mohamed, Aisha M., Clark, Justin and Thalib, Lukman (2020). Physical activity in pregnancy prevents gestational diabetes: a meta-analysis. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 168 108371, 108371. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108371
2020
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Impact of pre-departure preparation on the health and wellbeing of Australian gap year travellers
Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Lau, Colleen L., Banks, Sarah and Mills, Deborah J. (2020). Impact of pre-departure preparation on the health and wellbeing of Australian gap year travellers. Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 37 101682, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101682
2020
Journal Article
Association between response rates and monetary incentives in sample study: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Jia, Pengli, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Qin, Zong-Shi, Jia, Peng-Yan and Xu, Chang (2020). Association between response rates and monetary incentives in sample study: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 97 (1150), postgradmedj-2020. doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-137868
2020
Journal Article
Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds in the routine clinical practice: Long-term results
Mori-Junco, Ricardo, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Salinas, Pablo, Franco, Luis Nombela, Quevedo, Pilar Jimenez, Mejia-Renteria, Hernan, Gonzalo, Nieves, Escaned, Javier, Perez-Vizcayno, Maria Jose, Fernandez-Ortiz, Antonio, Macaya, Carlos and Nunez-Gil, Ivan J. (2020). Bioresorbable vascular scaffolds in the routine clinical practice: Long-term results. REC: Interventional Cardiology, 2 (3), 168-174. doi: 10.24875/RECICE.M20000099
2020
Journal Article
Assessing the risk of angiotensin receptor blockers on major cardiovascular events: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Wanas, Yara, Bashir, Rim, Islam, Nazmul and Furuya-Kanamori, Luis (2020). Assessing the risk of angiotensin receptor blockers on major cardiovascular events: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 20 (1) 188. doi: 10.1186/s12872-020-01466-5
2020
Journal Article
A new ecosystem for evidence synthesis
Nakagawa, Shinichi, Evidence Synthesis Hackathon 2019 Participants, Dunn, Adam G., Lagisz, Malgorzata, Bannach-Brown, Alexandra, Grames, Eliza M., Sánchez-Tójar, Alfredo, O’Dea, Rose E., Noble, Daniel W. A., Westgate, Martin J., Arnold, Pieter A., Barrow, Stuart, Bethel, Alison, Cooper, Eve, Foo, Yong Zhi, Geange, Sonya R., Hennessy, Emily, Mapanga, Witness, Mengersen, Kerrie, Munera, Claudia, Page, Matthew J., Welch, Vivian, Haddaway, Neal R. and Furuya Kanamori, Luis (2020). A new ecosystem for evidence synthesis. Nature Ecology and Evolution, 4 (4), 498-501. doi: 10.1038/s41559-020-1153-2
2020
Journal Article
Risk of wheezing and asthma exacerbation in children treated with paracetamol versus ibuprofen: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Sherbash, Mohamed, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Nader, Joanne Daghfal and Thalib, Lukman (2020). Risk of wheezing and asthma exacerbation in children treated with paracetamol versus ibuprofen: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 20 (1) 72. doi: 10.1186/s12890-020-1102-5
2020
Journal Article
Selecting the best meta-analytic estimator for evidence-based practice: a simulation study
Doi, Suhail A.R. and Furuya-Kanamori, Luis (2020). Selecting the best meta-analytic estimator for evidence-based practice: a simulation study. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 18 (1), 86-94. doi: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000207
2020
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P value–driven methods were underpowered to detect publication bias: analysis of Cochrane review meta-analyses
Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Xu, Chang, Lin, Lifeng, Doan, Tinh, Chu, Haitao, Thalib, Lukman and Doi, Suhail A.R. (2020). P value–driven methods were underpowered to detect publication bias: analysis of Cochrane review meta-analyses. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 118, 86-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2019.11.011
2020
Journal Article
Filling the gaps in global antimicrobial resistance research/surveillance
Furuya-Kanamori, Luis and Yakob, Laith (2020). Filling the gaps in global antimicrobial resistance research/surveillance. BMC Infectious Diseases, 20 (1) 39. doi: 10.1186/s12879-019-4708-6
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Luis Furuya Kanamori is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Vaccine preventable diseases in travellers
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Causes of death in travellers
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Risk benefit analysis and decision support tools for vaccines
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Advancements in research synthesis methods and meta-analyses
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing risk of importation of sexually transmitted infections into Australia by international travellers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Colleen Lau, Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Doctor Philosophy
Machine learning in epidemiology research on African Swine Fever epidemic in the Philippines Outline
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yoni Nazarathy, Associate Professor Benn Sartorius, Professor Colleen Lau
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Doctor Philosophy
Epidemiology and burden of rotavirus infections in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Colleen Lau, Dr Behzad Kiani, Associate Professor Benn Sartorius
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Epidemiology of Escherichia coli Producing Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL-Ec) in Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Patrick Harris
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