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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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.
2023
Conference Publication
Mortality from Landmines and Explosive Hazards: Findings from a Global Epidemiological Analysis
Pizzino, Stacey, Waller, Michael, Tippett, Vivienne and Durham, Jo (2023). Mortality from Landmines and Explosive Hazards: Findings from a Global Epidemiological Analysis. 22nd Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Killarney, Ireland, 9-12 May 2023. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press (CUP). doi: 10.1017/s1049023x23004934
2023
Other Outputs
Війна залишає токсичну спадщину для середовища та здоров'я людей
Pizzino, Stacey, Durham, Jo and Waller, Michael (2023, 02 13). Війна залишає токсичну спадщину для середовища та здоров'я людей Novyny Live
2023
Other Outputs
War leaves a toxic legacy that lasts long after the guns go quiet. Can we stop it?
Pizzino, Stacey, Durham, Jo and Waller, Michael (2023, 01 25). War leaves a toxic legacy that lasts long after the guns go quiet. Can we stop it? The Conversation
2022
Conference Publication
Health impacts of landmines and unexploded ordnance: the enduring legacy of war
Pizzino, Stacey, Durham, Jo, Waller, Michael and Tippett, Vivienne (2022). Health impacts of landmines and unexploded ordnance: the enduring legacy of war. 14th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion , Adelaide, SA, Australia, 27 - 30 November 2022. Deakin, ACT, Australia: Public Health Association of Australia.
2019
Conference Publication
The health impacts of toxic remnants of war on civilian populations: a scoping review
Durham, Jo and Pizzino, Stacey (2019). The health impacts of toxic remnants of war on civilian populations: a scoping review. WADEM Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2019, Brisbane, Australia, 7-10 May 2019. New York, United States: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s1049023x19000815
2018
Journal Article
Population trends related to injury from explosive munitions in Lao PDR (1964–2008): a retrospective analysis
Pizzino, Stacey E., Hundessa, Samuel, Verghis, Vinu, Griffin, Mark and Durham, Jo (2018). Population trends related to injury from explosive munitions in Lao PDR (1964–2008): a retrospective analysis. Conflict and Health, 12 (1) 36, 36. doi: 10.1186/s13031-018-0171-z
2017
Conference Publication
Understanding the Impact of Visual Imagery in Emergency Warning Messages
Tippett, Vivienne C., Pizzino, Stacey, Greer, S., Dootson, D. and Mehta, A. (2017). Understanding the Impact of Visual Imagery in Emergency Warning Messages. WADEM Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2017, Toronto, Canada, 2017. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s1049023x17000681
2016
Conference Publication
Health information systems: enablers and barriers within the mine action sector of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Pizzino, Stacey and Vongxay, Viengnakhone (2016). Health information systems: enablers and barriers within the mine action sector of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The 8th International Conference on Public Health Among Greater Mekong Subregions, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 5-6 November 2016.
2016
Journal Article
Emerging Patterns of ERW Injuries in Laos
Pizzino, Stacey, McInerney, Colette and Durham, Jo (2016). Emerging Patterns of ERW Injuries in Laos. Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction, 20 (3) 11, 54-57.
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Stacey Pizzino directly for media enquiries about:
- health impacts of armed conflict
- humanitarian mine action
- improvised explosive devices
- landmines and explosive remnants of war
- unexploded ordnance
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