Christopher Delaney

Associate Professor Christopher Delaney is an academic Vascular Surgeon affiliated with Flinders University's College of Medicine and Public Health and the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. He serves as a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Flinders Medical Centre and leads research within the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Professor Delaney's research spans multiple areas of vascular medicine with particular focus on:

• Vascular surgery and endovascular techniques
• Vascular restenosis and calcification
• Deep venous disease and reconstruction
• Cardiovascular imaging techniques, particularly Intra-Vascular Ultrasound
• Breath metabolomics in cardiovascular disease
• Endothelial function
• Nutritional requirements of cardiovascular patients

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on peripheral arterial disease, with research spanning from basic science investigations of vascular biology to clinical applications of novel endovascular technologies. His work particularly emphasizes the intersection of nutrition science and vascular disease, as well as innovative approaches to complex wound healing and limb salvage procedures. The establishment of a biobank for patients with peripheral arterial disease and cerebrovascular disease represents a significant advancement in his research program, enabling more comprehensive translational studies.

Professor Delaney is an active HDR supervisor with registered supervisory interests in nutrition in surgery, vascular surgery, intra-vascular ultrasound, and vascular dysfunction. He serves as an investigator in several global clinical trials focused on reducing vascular restenosis rates using novel technologies, including a first-in-man trial for surgical arterio-venous fistulae.

His research group maintains strong clinical connections through the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and Flinders Medical Centre, where they translate research findings into improved patient care for complex vascular conditions including renal access surgery, deep venous reconstruction, and limb salvage procedures.