Chikungunya Disease Update

Valneva is a specialty vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialisation of prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases with significant unmet medical need. Our vision is to contribute to a world in which no one dies or suffers from a vaccine-preventable disease.

Joanna is the lead trainer and founder of Immunisation Education. Originally working in Emergency Medicine, Joanna developed an interest in preventing Malaria, after caring for several patients who were very unwell after returning from travelling overseas. In 2002, she completed a Diploma in Tropical Nursing from The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Believing to be very fortunate to specialise in Travel Health, Joanna has been helping people go on adventures all over the world, through her work in London and her work for The Travel Doctor New Zealand. In 2005 Joanna set up an independent immunisation and travel clinic, managing the company until 2016 when the business was sold, enabling her to step back and spend more time with her young family.
Joanna has worked in a range of clinical areas including GP practices, an independent boarding school, as a sexual health nurse, and as a TB nurse specialist, so she is aware of the specific challenges clinical roles demand.
Joanna’s passion is training, and she finds it a pleasure to spark an interest in preventative health care, whilst also working with trainees individually to further their knowledge. Joanna was honoured to previously work as an Associate Trainer for NaTHNaC, providing Yellow Fever Immunisation Update Training nationally, and also providing training across the country for multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Joanna particularly enjoys teaching small groups of healthcare professionals, especially those who are new to travel health, and are wondering what this unique specialism is all about, as well as where to start their journey in understanding its importance!