Health Research, Expertly Navigated
Epidemiological consulting, evidence synthesis and data intelligence for health-focused organisations.
David Hendrickx
Chief EpiNaut
PhD public health researcher, epidemiologist and social scientist with 15+ years of global public health experience.Helping organisations make sense of complex health research and data.
Services for Academia, Public Health and Industry
Evidence summaries, literature reviews, data intelligence tools and interactive dashboards — built around your research and data needs.
Services for Health and Wellness Organisations
Research credibility without the research department.Stay current. Understand the data. Communicate your evidence base. Make evidence-informed decisions.
Data Intelligence in Action
Real dashboards, built for real projects. Explore the data, interact with the tools, and see what tailored data intelligence looks like in practice.
Let's Talk
Curious whether EpiNaut could help? Let's have a conversation — no commitment, just a chat about your needs.Not sure exactly what you need? That's fine. We can work it out together.
What clients say
"He pairs genuine epidemiological rigour with reliability and clear communication."— Robin Rogiers
Medical Director, Leyden Labs
"Rigorous, decision-ready material on time... someone I trust with work that matters."— Brendan Shaw
Principal and Founder, Shawview Consulting
About
Hi, I'm David
I'm an epidemiologist with a background that spans social sciences, IT, and public health. Curiosity is what drives me. Versatility is my greatest strength.I love untangling complex problems, whether that's making sense of messy datasets or finding the red thread hidden in a body of research. I'm based in Perth, Australia, but work with organisations anywhere.I founded EpiNaut to provide flexible epidemiological and public health research support — from one-off projects to ongoing research partnerships — for organisations of all sizes.
Qualifications
| Qualification | Year completed | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| MSc, Applied Epidemiology | 2018 | Charité & Free University of Berlin |
| European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET) | 2018 | European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm |
| PhD, Public Health | 2018 | University of Western Australia |
| MSc, Sociology | 2005 | Free University of Brussels |
| BSc, Political and Social Sciences | 2003 | Free University of Brussels |
| BA, Applied Information Technology | 2002 | Thomas More University College, Flanders |
Experience
15+ Years delivering public health and epidemiological intelligence across diverse contexts
Held academic research positions on Neglected Tropical Diseases and Aboriginal Health
Worked in government health agencies, including a leading role in Western Australia's Covid-19 response
Participated in international outbreak and epidemic response deployments
Completed consultancy projects for a wide variety of clients, including clinical research organisations, biotech companies, advocacy groups and health agencies
A full record (ORCID) of my academic publications is available here.
Skills
R, Stata, Nvivo, QGIS
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
Evidence synthesis, systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses
Health data analytics and interactive dashboard development
Modern web development technologies
Completed accredited courses on a range of specialised topics, including Outbreak Management and Disease Control, Vaccinology, Laboratory Diagnostic Methods, Time Series Analysis, Multivariable analysis, Mixed Methods Research and Science Communication.
Services for Academia, Public Health and Industry
Turning complex data into research you can communicate, monitor and act on.
For research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners who need specialist epidemiological support — whether to supplement your existing team or to tackle a specific project.
What I offer
Evidence Synthesis & Systematic Reviews
Rigorous reviews that synthesise the evidence on your research question. From scoping reviews to full systematic reviews and meta-analyses, I handle the methodology so you can focus on the implications.Interactive Research Dashboards
Transform your data into dynamic, visual tools that make findings accessible. Whether it's a meta-analysis explorer, a surveillance monitor, or a project tracker — I build dashboards that bring your research to life.
See examples in actionHealth Intelligence & Monitoring
Ongoing intelligence services to help you stay across the evidence landscape. Regular briefings, horizon scanning, and custom alerts tailored to your research and data priorities.
See examples in actionCustom Data Solutions
Got a data challenge that doesn't fit neatly into a box? Let's talk. From dataset linkage to bespoke analytics, I work with you to find the right approach.
How I work
Every engagement starts with a conversation to understand your needs. From there, I can support you in a few ways:
Project-based: A defined piece of work with clear deliverables and timeline
Retained support: Ongoing partnership with regular hours each month
Embedded collaboration: Working alongside your team as a specialist resource
Who I've worked with
Research institutions, government health departments, biotech companies, clinical research organisations, and sector peak bodies across Australia and internationally.
"I've worked with David across several projects at Leyden Labs; from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on vaccine effectiveness to protocol development and disease monitoring within our clinical trials. He pairs genuine epidemiological rigour with reliability and clear communication. What I particularly enjoy is his collaborative nature, flexibility and ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to complex problems."— Robin Rogiers, Medical Director, Leyden Labs
Let's talk about your project
Services for Health and Wellness Organisations
Research credibility without the research department.
For health-focused organisations, advocacy groups, and not-for-profits who want to be evidence-informed — without the overhead of building an in-house research team.
What I offer
Research Intelligence Briefings
Stay across the evidence that matters to your organisation. I provide regular, tailored briefings that translate the latest research into plain-language summaries you can actually use — whether for internal strategy, stakeholder communications, or thought leadership.Health Data Dashboards
Track the trends that matter to your mission. I build interactive dashboards that visualise health data relevant to your domain — helping you monitor progress, spot patterns, and communicate impact clearly.
See examples in actionEvidence Summaries & Communications
Need to explain the research behind what you do? I translate complex evidence into clear, accessible summaries for your stakeholders — whether that's a board paper, a position statement, or content for your website.Grant & Evaluation Support
Strengthen your funding applications with well-structured evidence reviews, logic models, and evaluation frameworks. I help you articulate your impact in the language funders understand.
How I work
Every engagement starts with a conversation to understand your needs. From there, I can support you in a few ways:
Project-based: A defined piece of work with clear deliverables and timeline
Retained support: Ongoing partnership with regular hours each month
Who this is for
Health charities, wellness brands, advocacy organisations, not-for-profits, industry associations, and social enterprises working in the health space.
"David has been a reliable research partner on evidence synthesis and health-policy work. He has delivered rigorous, decision-ready material on time and made the whole process easier to manage. He's someone I trust with work that matters. On a personal level, David has a great sense of humour and I enjoy working with him."— Brendan Shaw, Principal and Founder, Shawview Consulting, and Adjunct Professor, Sydney Pharmacy School, University of Sydney
Let's talk about how I can support your work
Data Intelligence in Action
Your data, made visible – and kept current
Static reports and spreadsheets only take you so far. Interactive dashboards let your team — and your stakeholders — explore the evidence directly, ask their own questions, and stay informed as the landscape evolves.These are tools I've built for real projects. Some are updated automatically as new data is released; others grow as new evidence is published. Each one is live and fully interactive — click through to explore them yourself.
Meta Analysis Exploration Tool
An interactive companion to a systematic literature review of influenza vaccine effectiveness. Filter and explore pooled estimates across populations, settings, virus types and 17 influenza seasons — designed to grow as new studies are published.
Influenza Surveillance Dashboard
Bespoke influenza surveillance monitoring for clinical trial sites. Tracks seasonal ILI trends, positivity rates, key indicators and alerts — refreshed automatically each week with the latest available data.
Shark Risk Evidence Base
Evidence-based context about shark incidents in Western Australia. Explore patterns, risk factors, and the gap between media narrative and data — with new evidence and insights integrated as they emerge.
Let's talk about your data intelligence project
Have data that deserves a better format — or need the right data found and brought together in the first place?Whether it's your own datasets, publicly available sources, or a combination of both, I can build a tailored dashboard or living tool that keeps your evidence base accessible and current.Let's talk about what would be most useful for your work.