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Deon Canyon, PhD, MPH, DBA FACTM
Associate Professor, Health Policy and Management

1960 East West Road, Biomed D104B
Honolulu, HI 96822

email: dcanyon@hawaii.edu
phone: (808) 956-6263
fax: (808) 956-5818

Academic Degrees
DBA, (Health Services Leadership) University of Western Australia
MPH, (Management) James Cook University, Australia
PhD, (Vector Control and Capacity) James Cook University, Australia
GCEdu, (Tertiary Teaching) James Cook University, Australia
BSc Hons I, (Host-Parasite Dynamics) James Cook University, Australia
BScF, (Forestry) University of Technology, Papua New Guinea

Awards

•	Life Fellow of the Australian College of Tropical Medicine (2006)
•	Australian Research Training Scheme (full DBA scholarship 2008-2010)
•	Sidney Sax Medal (most outstanding MPH student 2005)
•	Australian Postgraduate Award (full PhD scholarship plus stipend 1995-1998)

Research Interests and Ongoing Projects

•	Leadership and Crisis Management: leadership scholarship and development; crisis auditing and management; and preparedness, prevention, response and recovery for organizational and disaster-related crises and emergencies.
•	Bioterrorism: leadership and medical practitioner competencies. prevention of bioterrorism, education and response, modes and methods of bioterrorism, context and ethical issues, information management and control.
•	Environmental Health: Management of ecosystem changes that impact negatively on public health – e.g. climate change effects on vector-borne disease. Other areas include risk assessment and communication, toxicology, ethics, sustainability, sanitation, air and water pollution, solid and hazardous waste, environmental disasters.
•	Medical Entomology: integrated vector management (IVM), vector control, pesticide management, disease transmission, epidemiology, surveillance, biology of vector-borne diseases.
•	Community Development: awareness building, vector and pest management programs, environmental modification, education, sustainability, traditional governance, reforestation.

With a background in arts and theatre management, Associate Professor Canyon was attracted by infectious diseases, arthropod vectors and complex transmission dynamics into the field of public health. A decade later, he acted on an emerging interest in crisis leadership and worked on bioterrorism competencies in health leaders. After spending time with Prof Ian Mitroff in San Francisco and several other distinguished crisis scholars in the USA, he conducted crisis leadership audits on over 130 health and other organisations from 2007. In 2010 he completed a study on 2000 effective and poor leaders in business, health and emergency management in Australia, India and the Philippines. Associate Professor Canyon has published over 120 journal articles, book chapters, books and conference papers.

Recent Journal Papers
Parison J, Speare R, Canyon DV. Head lice: the feelings people have. International Journal of Dermatology, 2013; 52(2):169-171, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05300.x (Feb)

Canyon DV. The state of systemic threat surveillance in some Australian health organizations. Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning, 2013;6(2):102-110. (Jan)

Brown, L.H., Canyon. D.V., Buettner, P.G. The energy burden and environmental impact of health services: A review. American Journal of Public Health, 2012;102(12):e76-e82. (Dec)

Brown LH, Buettner PG, Canyon DV, Crawford JM, Judd J, on behalf of the Australian Ambulance Emissions Study Group. The carbon footprint of Australian ambulance operations. Emergency Medicine Australia, 2012;24:657-662. (Dec)

Canyon DV. Developing a novel doctorate in global and indigenous health leadership. Hawai‘i Journal of Medicine & Public Health, 2012;71(10):294-298. (Oct)

Canyon DV. The state of risk prevention in Australian health services. Australian Journal of Primary Health. 2012; http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY11133. (Aug)

Brown LH, Buettner PG, Canyon DV, Crawford JM, Judd J. Estimating the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of Australian ambulance services. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2012;37:135-141. (Jul)

Canyon DV. Health service preparedness and crisis management teams. Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning, 2012;4(4), 365-372. (Jan)

Brown LH, Chaiechi T, Buettner PG, Canyon DV, Crawford JM, Judd J. Do energy prices impact Australian ambulance services? A panel data analysis. Prehospital Emergency Care 2012;16:170-171. (Jan)

Canyon DV, Adhikari A, Cordery T, Giguère-Simmonds P, Huang J, Nguyen H, Watson M, Yang D. Top management support for crisis management in Australian health organisations. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management 2011;6:43-46. (August)

Canyon DV, Adhikari A, Cordery T, Giguère-Simmonds P, Huang J, Nguyen H, Watson M, Yang D. Deficient crisis-probing practices and taken-for-granted assumptions in health organizations. Emerging Health Threats Journal 2011;4:7135 - DOI: 10.3402/ehtj.v4i0.7135. (April)

Canyon DV, Adhikari A, Cordery T, Giguère-Simmonds P, Huang J, Nguyen H, Watson M, Yang D. Types of crises experienced by health organisations. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management 2010;5:58-64.

Canyon DV, Adhikari A, Cordery T, Giguère-Simmonds P, Huang J, Nguyen H, Watson M, Yang D. Crisis preparedness capabilities in health. Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2010;7(1), Article 48: 1-10.

Canyon DV, Morrison P. Do the emergency management and emergency medicine professions require a new leadership theory? Journal of Rural and Tropical Public Health 2010;9:51-52.

Hayward A, Peters K, van Bockxmeer J, McKitrick D, Canyon DV. Efficacy of public health communications during an air pollution crisis. Australian Journal of Emergency Management 2010;25:42-46.

Canyon DV, Speare R. Indirect transmission of head lice via inanimate objects. The Open Dermatology Journal 2010;4:72-76.

Canyon DV. An assessment of bioterrorism competencies in various Australian health professions. Emerging Health Threats Journal 2009;2:e7. doi: 10.3134/ehtj.09.007

Shaalan E, Canyon DV. A review of aquatic insect predators and their use in mosquito control. Tropical Biomedicine 2009;26:223-261.

Canyon DV. Historical analysis of the economic cost of dengue in Australia. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 2008;45:245-248.

Heukelbach J, Oliveira FA, Canyon DV, Muller R and Speare R. In vitro efficacy of over-the-counter botanical pediculicides in Australia and revision of mortality assessment standards. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 2008;22:24-272.

Shaalan E. and Canyon DV. Inconsequential study on larvicidal efficacy of anise and celery seed extracts indicates that standards in bioinsecticide screening are necessary. Current Bioactive Compounds. 2008;4:33-35.

Parison J, Speare R, Canyon DV. Uncovering family experiences with head lice: the difficulties of eradication. The Open Dermatology Journal 2008;2:9-17.

Canyon DV, Speare R. A comparison of botanical and synthetic substances commonly used to prevent head lice (Pediculus humanus var. capitis ) infestation. International Journal of Dermatology 2007;46:422-426.

Canyon DV, Speare R. Do head lice spread in swimming pools? International Journal of Dermatology 2007;46:1211-1213.

Heukelbach J, Canyon DV, Speare R. The effect of natural products on head lice: In vitro tests and clinical evidence. Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2007;2:1-10.

Speare R, Canyon DV, Cahill C, Thomas G. Comparative efficacy of two nit combs in removing head lice (Pediculus humanus var. capitis ) and their eggs. International Journal of Dermatology 2007;46:1275-1278.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Reinhold M, Yones WFM, Abdel-Wahab H, Mansour AA. A mosquito predator survey in Townsville, Australia and an assessment of Diplonychus sp. and Anisops sp. predatorial capacity against Culex annulirostris mosquito immatures. Journal of Vector Ecology. 2007;32:16-21.

Podger DN, Canyon DV. A simple solution for accordion menus. ClarionMag 2007;9(10):1-14.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Wagdi Faried M, Abdel-Wahab H and Mansour A. Efficacy of botanical extracts from Callitris glaucophylla against Aedes aegypti and Culex annulirostris. Tropical Biomedicine 2006;23:180-185.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Wagdi Faried M, Abdel-Wahab H and Mansour A. Efficacy of eight larvicidal botanical extracts from Khaya senegalensis and Daucus carota against Culex annulirostris (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 2006;22:433-6.

Speare R, Canyon DV, Melrose W. Quantification of blood intake of the head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis. International Journal of Dermatology 2006;45:543-546.

Podger DN, Canyon DV. Printing a tree from a page loaded browse. ClarionMag 2006;8(11).

Canyon DV, Robertson A. Journal of Rural and Tropical Public Health launches new Section on Disasters, Emergencies and Crises. Journal of Rural and Tropical Public Health 2006;5:e2.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Wagdi Faried M, Abdel-Wahab H and Mansour A. Synergistic efficacy of botanical blends with and without synthetic insecticides against Aedes aegypti and Culex annulirostris mosquitoes. Journal of Vector Ecology 2005;30:284-288.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Wagdi Faried M, Abdel-Wahab H and Mansour A. Effects of sub lethal concentrations of synthetic insecticides and Callitris glaucophylla extracts on the development of Aedes aegypti. Journal of Vector Ecology 2005;30:295-298.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Wagdi Faried M, Abdel-Wahab H and Mansour A. A review of botanical phytochemicals with mosquitocidal potential. Environment International 2005;31:1149-1166.

Podger DN, Canyon DV. A tree in a page loaded browse: the sequel. Part 1. ClarionMag 2005;7(10):1-11.

Podger DN, Canyon DV. A tree in a page loaded browse: the sequel. Part 2. ClarionMag, 2005;7(11):1-7.

Podger DN, Canyon DV. A tree in a page loaded browse: the sequel. Part 3. ClarionMag 2005;7(11):1-6.

Canyon DV. Saving lives or saving the planet: The ethics of environmentally responsible health care. The Lancet 2004;363(9425):2005-2006.

Canyon DV. How healthy are our surroundings? The Lancet 2004;363(9425):2006-2007.

Canyon DV. Community-based environmental health: should health be integrated with environment? Journal of Rural and Remote Environmental Health 2003;2:36-38.

Podger DN and Canyon DV. Creating A Designer Interface in Clarion (Part 1). ClarionMag 2003;5:1-4.

Podger DN and Canyon DV. Creating A Designer Interface in Clarion (Part 2). ClarionMag 2003;5:1-5.

Podger DN and Canyon DV. Creating A Designer Interface in Clarion (Part 3). ClarionMag 2003;5:1-5.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Muller R. Spatial and kinetic factors for the transfer of head lice (Pediculus capitis) between hairs. Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2002;119:629-31.

Canyon DV and Podger DN. Towards a new generation of simulation models in public health education. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 2002;18:71-88.

Canyon DV and Hii JLK. Insecticide susceptibility status of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) from Townsville. Australian Journal of Entomology 1999;38:40-43.

Canyon DV, Hii JLK and Muller R. The frequency of multiple blood feeding and its effect on oviposition & survival in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Bulletin of Entomological Research 1999;89:35-39.

Canyon DV, Hii JLK and Muller R. Effect of diet on biting, oviposition and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology 1999;36:301-308.

Canyon DV, Hii JLK and Muller R. Adaptation of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) oviposition behavior in response to humidity and diet. Journal of Insect Physiology 1999;45:959-964.

Canyon DV. Methoprene and frog deformities. Bulletin of the Mosquito Control Association of Australia Inc. 1999;11:45.

Canyon DV, Hii JLK and Muller R. Multiple host feeding behaviour in Aedes aegypti. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology 1998;92:311-316.

Canyon DV. Aedes aegypti oviposition and Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis. Bulletin of the Mosquito Control Association of Australia 1998;10:41-42.

Canyon DV. Insecticide susceptibility in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes from Cairns. Bulletin of the Mosquito Control Association of Australia 1998;10:38-41.

Canyon DV. High variability in the effectiveness of dry and aqueous Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) formulations against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Bulletin of the Mosquito Control Association of Australia 1997;9:21-27.

Canyon DV and Hii JLK. The Mossie-Buster: a hose driven insecticide delivery tool for the control of container breeding mosquitoes. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 1997;13:389-394.

Canyon DV and Hii JLK. The gecko: an environmentally friendly biological tool for mosquito control. Medical and Veterinary Entomology 1997;11:319-323.

Canyon DV and Hii JLK. Efficacy of Carbon Dioxide, 1-Octen-3-ol, and Lactic Acid in modified Fay-Prince Traps as Compared to Man-Landing Catch of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 1997;13:66-70.

Canyon DV and Hill CJ. Mistletoe host resemblance and host manipulation: a herbivory, moisture and nitrogen study. Australian Journal of Ecology 1997;22:395-403.

Canyon DV. A Journey into Arnhem Land. Herald of the South 1992;31:9-14.

Book Chapters
Canyon DV, Speare R. Clinical Decision Support: Dermatology: Pediculosis. Decision Support in Medicine LLC, Wilmington DE, 2012.

Canyon DV, Naumann I, Speare R, Winkel K. Environmental and economic costs of invertebrate invasions in Australia, pp 25-50. In: Biological Invasions: Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species, 2nd Ed. (ed) D Pimentel, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2011.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV. Seeds, nuts and vector borne disease. In Nuts and seeds in health and disease prevention. (eds) V.R. Preedy, R. R. Watson, V. Patel. Academic Press, Elsevier, 2011.

Speare R., Canyon DV, Heukelbach J, Shaalan E. Permethrin, pp 2299-2305. In Kucer The Use of Antibiotics 6th Ed. Vol 2. (ed.) ML Grayson. Hodder Arnold, London, 2010.

Canyon DV, Heukelbach J, Shaalan E, Speare R. Piperonyl butoxide, pp 2306-2309. In Kucer The Use of Antibiotics 6th Ed. Vol 2. (ed.) ML Grayson. Hodder Arnold, London, 2010.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Heukelbach J, Speare R. Malathion, pp 2319-2324. In Kucer The Use of Antibiotics 6th Ed. Vol 2. (ed.) ML Grayson. Hodder Arnold, London, 2010.

Heukelbach J, Canyon DV, Shaalan E, Speare R. Crotamiton, pp 2325-2328. In Kucer The Use of Antibiotics 6th Ed. Vol 2. (ed.) ML Grayson. Hodder Arnold, London, 2010.

Heukelbach J, Speare R, Shaalan E, Canyon DV. Lindane, pp 2310-2317. In Kucer The Use of Antibiotics 6th Ed. Vol 2. (ed.) ML Grayson. Hodder Arnold, London, 2010.

Canyon DV. Head lice repellents. In: Heukelbach J: Management and control of head lice infestations. UNI-MED Verlag AG, Bremen, 2010.

Canyon DV, Speare R. Head lice transmission and risk factors. In: Heukelbach J: Management and control of head lice infestations. UNI-MED Verlag AG, Bremen, 2010.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Heukelbach J. “Natural” treatments and home remedies. In: Heukelbach J: Management and control of head lice infestations. UNI-MED Verlag AG, Bremen, 2010.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Heukelbach J. Internet resources for head lice. In: Heukelbach J: Management and control of head lice infestations. UNI-MED Verlag AG, Bremen, 2010.

Parison J, Canyon DV, Speare R. Head lice and the impact of knowledge, attitudes and practices - a social science overview. In: Heukelbach J: Management and control of head lice infestations. UNI-MED Verlag AG, Bremen, 2010.

Canyon DV (2008) Biodiversity, environmental sustainability and human health, pp 15-22. In: Environmental change and human health case studies I, (ed) DV Canyon, The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, Redhill Qld. http://www.tropmed.org/publications/ecahh/casestudies1.pdf

Heukelbach J, Speare R, Canyon DV. Natural products and their application to the control of head lice: an evidence-based review. In Chemistry of Natural Products: Recent Trends & Developments, (ed.) G Brahmachari, Research Signpost, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 2006.

Hii JLK, Francis, S. P., Canyon DV, and Govere J. Personal protective measures against disease vectors, pp 163-174. In: Travel Medicine, 3rd Ed, (eds.) P Leggat and JM Goldsmid, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville, 2002.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Naumann I, Winkel K. Environmental and economic costs of invertebrate invasions in Australia, pp 45-66. In: Biological Invasions: Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Species, (ed) D Pimentel, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2002.

Canyon DV. Web-Based Distance Education and the Future of Simulation Models. In Tertiary teaching: Flexible teaching and learning across the disciplines, (eds.) DV Canyon, S McGinty, D Dixon. Craftsmen Products Online Publications, Sydney, 2001.

Canyon DV. A review of the dengue mosquito, Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), in Australia, pp 27-36. In: Rural and Remote Environmental Health I. (eds.) DV Canyon and RS Speare. The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, 2001.

Canyon DV. Irritancy and repellency of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) to insecticides and implications for vector control operations, pp 104-109. In: Rural and Remote Environmental Health I. (eds.) DV Canyon and RS Speare. The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, 2001.

Hii JLK, Francis, S. P. and Canyon DV. Personal protective measures against disease vectors. In: Travel Medicine, 2nd Ed, (ed.) P Leggat, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville, 1998.

Hii JLK, and Canyon DV. A review of personal protective measures against disease vectors. In: Travel Medicine, 1st Ed, (ed.) P Leggat, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville, 1996.

Books and Theses
Canyon DV. An exploratory study on emergency leadership. Doctor of Business Administration Thesis. Business School, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia, 2010.

Birch M, Brown N, Buckman D, Byron A, Kleinitz A, Sutton B, Canyon DV. Developing and maintaining sustainable communities while adequately addressing social and environmental justice issues. West Wind Publications Inc., Perth, 2009. ISBN 978-0-9806910-0-9

Carrington L, Pengilley B, Dauber S, Fujimoto Y, McMahon G, Sutton B, Canyon DV. Designing and managing sustainable settlements with appropriate housing and infrastructure. West Wind Publications Inc., Perth, 2009. ISBN 978-0-9806910-1-6

Canyon DV, Shyan JCL, Saraidin AAK, Weixun CT. PROBE: Preparedness and Response - Online Bioterrorism Education. Case Study IV. Ilxir Publishing Inc, Perth, 2009.

Canyon DV, Shyan JCL, Saraidin AAK, Weixun CT. PROBE: Preparedness and Response - Online Bioterrorism Education. Case Study III. Ilxir Publishing Inc, Perth, 2009.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Smith P. PROBE: Preparedness and Response - Online Bioterrorism Education. Case Study II. Ilxir Publishing Inc, Perth, 2009.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Smith P. PROBE: Preparedness and Response - Online Bioterrorism Education. Case Study I. Ilxir Publishing Inc, Perth, 2008.

Canyon DV. Environmental change and human health case studies I. The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, Redhill Qld, 2008.

Tharumaratnam V and Canyon DV. Sustainable water from collector well systems and sustainable heat from ground-source energy systems in Sri Lanka. Ilxir Publishing Inc. Perth, 2008. ISBN 978-0-9803924-2-5.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Aitken P, Leggat P, Melrose W, Robertson A and Hodge J. PROBE: Preparedness and Response - Online Bioterrorism Education. Foundation Knowledge Training. Ilxir Publishing Inc, Perth, 2007.

Aitken P, Canyon DV, Hodge J, Leggat P, Speare R. Disaster Medical Assistance Teams: A Literature Review. Prepared for the Disaster Preparedness and Management Health Protection Group, Western Australia Department of Health. Anton Breinl Centre, James Cook University, 2006.

Canyon DV, McGinty S, Dixon D. Tertiary teaching: Flexible teaching and learning across the disciplines. Craftsmen Products Online Publications, Sydney, 2001.

Canyon DV, Speare RS. Rural and Remote Environmental Health I. The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, 2001.

Canyon DV. Successful adaptive responses of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) to control agents, host availability and environmental stress. Ph.D. Thesis. School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville, Australia, 1999.

Canyon DV. Mistletoe host resemblance: A herbivory and nitrogen study of some Australian mistletoes. Honours Thesis. School of Biological Sciences, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville, Australia, 1994.

Conference
Brown LH, Chaiechi T, Buettner PG, Canyon DV, Crawford JM, Judd J. Do energy prices impact Australian ambulance services? A panel data analysis. National Association of EMS Physicians Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ, January 2012.

Canyon DV. Leadership capacity in emergency managers. In: Mine Rescue & Emergency Management Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 29-30 November, 2011.

Canyon DV, Plowman D. The Phased Leadership Process Model: a synthesis of leadership theories. International Leadership Conference, Boston, 27-30 Oct 2010.

Canyon DV, Adhikari A, Cordery T, Giguère-Simmonds P, Huang J, Nguyen H, Watson M, Yang D. Support for crisis management in health and allied health organisations. Sailing the tides of turbulence – National Congress, Australasian College of Health Service Managers, Fremantle, Western Australia, 14-16 July 2010.

Canyon DV, Adhikari A, Cordery T, Giguère-Simmonds P, Huang J, Nguyen H, Watson M, Yang D. Types of crises experienced by health organisations. Sailing the tides of turbulence – National Congress, Australasian College of Health Service Managers, Fremantle, Western Australia, 14-16 July 2010.

Canyon DV, Connor C, Roberts S, Valentin K. Leadership style in different emergency management professions. Sailing the tides of turbulence – National Congress, Australasian College of Health Service Managers, Fremantle, Western Australia, 14-16 July 2010.

Canyon DV. Leadership under pressure: leading effectively during times of uncertainty or crisis. The Australian Health Sector Leadership Summit, National Leadership Institute, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, 11-12 Aug 2009,
Parison J, Speare R, Canyon DV. Uncovering family experience with head lice treatment: results of an on-line questionnaire. Reality Check Inequalities & Health Tackling the Differentials, 38th Public Health Association of Australia, Annual Conference, Alice Springs, 23-26 Sep 2007.

Shaalan E, Canyon D, Faried MW, Abdel-Wahab H, Mansour A. Integrated control of mosquito vectors of dengue and Japanese encephalitis using phytochemicals and synthetic insecticides, pp. 12. In: Research Showcase Book of Abstracts, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University, 2004.

Canyon DV, Speare R and Muller R. The effect of DEET and phytochemical repellents on head lice, Pediculus capitis, annoyance, transmission and appetite. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 52nd Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, 3-7 Dec 2003.

Canyon DV and Speare R. Observations of stasis in head lice, Pediculus capitis, as a survival technique against potentially harmful substances and control chemicals. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 52nd Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, 3-7 Dec 2003.

Canyon DV. The effectiveness of DEET and phytochemical repellents in the prevention of head lice (Pediculus capitis) transmission. The Annual Queensland Health and Medical Scientific Meeting, "Making it Better: Encouraging health research and innovation", Brisbane, 25-26 Nov 2003.

Canyon DV. Challenges and Current Perspectives on Dengue. Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (Queensland Branch). James Cook University, Townsville, 2003.

Wynd S, Carron J, Durrheim D, Melrose W, Leggat P, Chaine JP, Selve B, Canyon DV. Using the multiple perspective approach to understanding local issues regarding lymphatic filariasis in the pacific region. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 52nd Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, 3-7 Dec 2003.

Podger DN and Canyon DV. A designer interface in Clarion. CONVIC Annual Clarion Developers Conference, Geelong, Victoria, 28-30 Mar 2003.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Faried MW, Abdel-Wahab H and Mansour A (2003) Efficacy of a highly active phytochemical (Callitris glaucophylla) against mosquito vectors of dengue and Japanese encephalitis. The Annual Queensland Health and Medical Scientific Meeting, "Making It Better: Encouraging health research and innovation" Brisbane, 25-26 Nov 2003.

Shaalan E, Canyon DV, Faried MW, Abdel-Wahab H and Mansour A. Efficacy of several promising mosquitocidal phytochemicals. The 74th Florida Mosquito Control Association Annual Fall Meeting, Biscayne Bay, 16-19 Nov 2003.

Canyon DV, Speare R. Experimental evidence on the dispersal of head lice. Second International Congress on Phthiraptera. Brisbane, 2002.

Canyon DV, Speare R, Winkel K, Naumann I. Economic costs of some medically relevant invertebrate invasions in Australia. At 2001 A Science Oddesy: Annual Scientific Meeting of the ACTM and Capricornia AIMS. Yeppoon, Australia, 2001.

Canyon DV and Speare R. Transmission of headlice, Pediculus capitis, and its prevention, p.60. VIIIth International Coccidiosis Conference and Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Parasitology. Palm Cove, Australia, 2001.

Canyon DV. Advances in Aedes aegypti biodynamics and vector capacity. Tropical Millennium Bugs. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian College of Tropical Medicine, pp. 71. The Australian College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, 2000.

Speare R, Canyon DV, Cahill C. Developing an evidence base for head lice and their control. Tropical Millennium Bugs. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian College of Tropical Medicine at Noosa Heads, pp. 54. The Australian College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, 2000.

Speare R, Canyon DV, Cahill C. Improving the evidence base for head lice and their control. Tropical Millennium Bugs. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian College of Tropical Medicine at Noosa Heads, pp.64. The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, 2000.

Canyon DV. Web-based public health training. PHERP Symposium on Web-based training run by CCEB, Newcastle University, 2000.

Canyon DV, Hii JLK. Insecticide susceptibility of Townsville Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The 6th Annual Scientific Meeting, pp. 43. The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, Townsville, 1997.

Canyon DV, Hii JLK. The Skeeter-Beater: a hose driven insecticide delivery tool for the control of urban breeding mosquitoes. 7th Conference on Arbovirus Research in Australia /2nd Conference of the Mosquito Control Association of Australia, 1996.

Canyon DV, Hii JLK. The gecko: an environmentally friendly biological tool for mosquito control. 7th Conference on Arbovirus Research in Australia /2nd Conference of the Mosquito Control Association of Australia, 1996.