DR ALEXANDER GOFTON

PhD

Dr Alexander Gofton is a Senior Research Scientist with CSIRO in Health & Biosecurity, specialising in the genomics and ecology of tick-borne pathogens. His research focuses on understanding the diversity, evolution, and transmission of pathogens carried by ticks, with direct relevance to emerging human health risks in Australia.

Dr Gofton has authored more than 45 scientific publications and is widely recognised for his work using advanced genomic and metagenomic approaches to identify and characterise novel tick-borne pathogens. His research has contributed to a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between ticks, wildlife, and humans, supporting improved surveillance and risk assessment of tick-borne diseases.

He is a member of the National Allergy Centre of Excellence Food Allergy Stream Advisory Group.

In addition to his research role, he is an Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Queensland and Australian National University, and actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer and journal editor.