Overview
Background
Dr Stacey Pizzino is a global health expert specialising in the intersection of conflict, disasters, and climate change. Her research investigates the health impacts of armed conflict, explosive ordnance and climate-driven extreme events - issues that increasingly shape the global public health landscape.
She led the world’s largest epidemiological study on casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war, analysing data from over 100,000 individuals across 17 countries. This landmark research contributes to global strategies aimed at mitigating the health consequences of explosive ordnance.
Dr Pizzino brings a unique perspective shaped by frontline experience as a paramedic alongside her academic expertise. She is the co-editor of a textbook on Disaster Health Management, contributing to the education and training of the next generation of disaster health professionals.
She has extensive experience in public health partnerships and policy translation, working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to inform research and transform findings into actionable policies that enhance population health outcomes.
Dr Pizzino is a skilled communicator and advocate. In 2023, she was invited to present at the United Nations where she chaired a panel on the rights of survivors of explosive ordnance. Her ability to engage policymakers, humanitarian agencies and global audiences ensures that her research drives real-world impact.
Availability
- Dr Stacey Pizzino is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, Queensland University of Technology
- Masters (Coursework) of International Public Health, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Synthesizing the evidence base to enhance coordination between humanitarian mine action and emergency care for casualties of explosive ordnance and explosive weapons: A scoping review
Wild, Hannah, LeBoa, Christopher, Markou-Pappas, Nikolaos, Trautwein, Micah, Persi, Loren, Loupforest, Christelle, Hottentot, Elke, Calvello Hynes, Emilie, Denny, Jack, Alizada, Firoz, Muminova, Reykhan, Jewell, Teresa, Kasack, Sebastian, Pizzino, Stacey, Hynes, Gregory, Echeverri, Lina, Salio, Flavio, Wren, Sherry M, Mock, Charles, Kushner, Adam L and Stewart, Barclay T (2025). Synthesizing the evidence base to enhance coordination between humanitarian mine action and emergency care for casualties of explosive ordnance and explosive weapons: A scoping review. Prehospital and disaster medicine, 39 (6), 1-15. doi: 10.1017/s1049023x24000669
2024
Other Outputs
Unsafe ground: counting the direct health impacts of landmines and explosive ordnance
Pizzino, Stacey (2024). Unsafe ground: counting the direct health impacts of landmines and explosive ordnance. PhD Thesis, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/afd52f3
2024
Book Chapter
Understanding physical and mental health impacts of flooding: flood risk perception and communication
Toloo, Ghasem, Pizzino, Stacey, Durham, Jo and Fitzgerald, Gerry (2024). Understanding physical and mental health impacts of flooding: flood risk perception and communication. Research handbook on flood risk management. (pp. 38-51) edited by Jessica Lamond, David Proverbs and Namrata Bhattacharya-Mis. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781839102981.00010
2024
Other Outputs
Oceania research and action agenda
Ali, Suhailah, Vercammen, Ans, Pizzino, Stacey, Tiatia-Siau, Jemaima, Patrick, Rebecca, Sarnyai, Zoltán, Panazzolo, Jessie and Charlson, Fiona (2024). Oceania research and action agenda. London, United Kingdom: Connecting Climate Minds.
2024
Other Outputs
Stories of neighbours and navigators: perceptions and implications of climate mobility from Tuvalu and Kiribati to Aotearoa New Zealand
Shergill, Remy, Pizzino, Stacey, Vercammen, Ans, Ali, Suhailah and Yates, Olivia (2024). Stories of neighbours and navigators: perceptions and implications of climate mobility from Tuvalu and Kiribati to Aotearoa New Zealand. London, United Kingdom: Connecting Climate Minds.
2024
Book Chapter
Health system impacts and responses to disasters
Johnson, Andrew, FitzGerald, Gerry, Burns, Penelope, Pizzino, Stacey and Myers, Colin (2024). Health system impacts and responses to disasters. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 1-20) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-13
2024
Book Chapter
Education, training and research
FitzGerald, Gerry, Tippett, Vivienne and Pizzino, Stacey (2024). Education, training and research. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 360-371) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, England: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-36
2024
Book Chapter
Foreword
FitzGerald, Gerry, Pizzino, Stacey, Burns, Penelope, Myers, Colin, Tarrant, Mike, Ryan, Ben, Fredriksen, Marie and Aitken, Peter (2024). Foreword. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. xxiv-xxvii) Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge.
2024
Book Chapter
Principles of incident management
FitzGerald, Gerry, Abrahams, Jonathon and Pizzino, Stacey (2024). Principles of incident management. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 1-13) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-21
2024
Book Chapter
Recovery of physical and social infrastructure: rebuilding a stronger community
Fredriksen, Marie, FitzGerald, Gerry, Tarrant, Mike, Myers, Colin and Pizzino, Stacey (2024). Recovery of physical and social infrastructure: rebuilding a stronger community. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 1-8) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-26
2024
Book Chapter
Prevention and mitigation
FitzGerald, Gerry, Ryan, Benjamin, Franklin, Richard and Pizzino, Stacey (2024). Prevention and mitigation. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 1-9) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-17
2024
Book
Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners
Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken eds. (2024). Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. 2nd ed. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604
2024
Book Chapter
External assistance in disasters
Aitken, Peter, FitzGerald, Gerry, Myers, Colin and Pizzino, Stacey (2024). External assistance in disasters. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 1-13) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-23
2024
Book Chapter
Community engagement
Toloo, Ghasem-Sam, Fredriksen, Marie and Pizzino, Stacey (2024). Community engagement. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 1-13) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-10
2024
Book Chapter
Future challenges
FitzGerald, Gerry, Tarrant, Mike, Aitken, Peter, Fredriksen, Marie, Burns, Penelope, Pizzino, Stacey and Ryan, Benjamin (2024). Future challenges. Disaster health management: a primer for students and practitioners. (pp. 1-13) edited by Gerry FitzGerald, Stacey Pizzino, Penelope Burns, Colin Myers, Mike Tarrant, Ben Ryan, Marie Fredriksen and Peter Aitken. Oxfordshire, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781032626604-37
2023
Other Outputs
Conflict pollution, washed-up landmines and military emissions – here’s how war trashes the environment
Pizzino, Stacey, Durham, Jo and Waller, Michael (2023, 11 14). Conflict pollution, washed-up landmines and military emissions – here’s how war trashes the environment The Conversation
2023
Other Outputs
Dampak perang bagi lingkungan: pencemaran, ranjau darat, dan emisi militer
Pizzino, Stacey, Durham, Jo and Waller, Michael (2023, 11 14). Dampak perang bagi lingkungan: pencemaran, ranjau darat, dan emisi militer The Conversation
2023
Conference Publication
Counting the direct health impacts of explosive ordnance – an epidemiological study
Pizzino, Stacey (2023). Counting the direct health impacts of explosive ordnance – an epidemiological study. Third Global Conference on Victim Assistance in a Disability Rights Context: For Greater Inclusion, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 17 - 19 October 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
The Hard-to-Reach Data (HaRD) Framework: a Case Study in Humanitarian Mine Action
Pizzino, Stacey, Waller, Michael, Tippett, Vivienne and Durham, Jo (2023). The Hard-to-Reach Data (HaRD) Framework: a Case Study in Humanitarian Mine Action. 22nd Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Killarney, Ireland, 9-12 May 2023. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s1049023x23005484
2023
Conference Publication
The Hard-to-Reach Data (HaRD) framework: a case study in humanitarian mine action
Pizzino, Stacey, Waller, Michael, Tippett, Vivienne and Durham, Jo (2023). The Hard-to-Reach Data (HaRD) framework: a case study in humanitarian mine action. World Association of Disaster and Emergency Medicine Congress, Killarney, Ireland, 9-12 May 2023.
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Media
Enquiries
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- health impacts of armed conflict
- humanitarian mine action
- improvised explosive devices
- landmines and explosive remnants of war
- unexploded ordnance
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