Professor Trisha Peel
AMR IMPACT THEME
- Medical Device-Related Infections
- Publics, AMR Prevention & Care
EXPERTISE
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Trials
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Implementation
Professor Trisha Peel (MBBShons, FRACP, GradCertClinRes, PhD) is an NHMRC L1 Fellow and Deputy Director (Research) in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Monash University and Alfred Health. She leads the Antimicrobial Stewardship Services at Epworth and Alfred Healthcare. She was awarded her PhD in September 2013 and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, USA.
Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention, and optimizing surgical infection management. She has led groundbreaking clinical trials, including the award-winning ASAP Trial. Professor Peel has secured substantial competitive grants to support her innovative work, contributing to advancements in infection prevention strategies and antimicrobial stewardship. Her research findings have informed national and international guidelines, shaping global health policy.
Beyond her research, Professor Peel is committed to translating evidence into practice. Her patient-centred approach involves co-designing infection prevention strategies with consumers, ensuring that her work delivers tangible benefits to healthcare systems and patients. Her excellence in research, global collaborations, and mentorship has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the ACTA Trial of the Year. Professor Peel continues to drive impactful research initiatives that transform the field of infectious diseases and improve patient outcomes worldwide.