Dr Paul Beggs - Research
I have an interdisciplinary background in the Environmental and Life Sciences.
My doctoral research examined the relationships between the atmospheric environment (including air pollutants, aeroallergens and climate) and respiratory symptoms in children. Other aspects of this research included an examination of indoor air quality in homes (specifically levels of house dust mite allergen), as well as dwelling characteristics associated with the presence of asthma.
In addition to the multidisciplinary nature of my doctoral research, such projects have examined the human health impacts of climate change. I also have interests in aeroallergens such as pollens, mould spores and house dust mite and their impacts on human health.
Research being undertaken at present is examining the potential impacts of climate change on human health. Other activities include the review of documents for both government and academic journals. I contributed to the Human Health chapter of the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II.
I am currently involved in research funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grant (with NSW Health) to examine the relationships between climate and cryptosporidiosis in New South Wales.
As of 2007, I have been involved in the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) in the area of human health, including being on the Working Group for the National Adaptation Research Plan (NARP) – Human Health.
I am the President of the International Society of Biometeorology.
For more information regarding my research activities, refer to my publications page.