Geoffrey Isbister

Geoffrey Isbister is a renowned Professor at the University of Newcastle, affiliated with the School of Medicine and Public Health. He leads the Clinical Toxicology Research Group and holds an NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship, focusing on venomous bites, drug overdoses, and acute behavioral disturbances.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of New South Wales
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, University of New South Wales
  • Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales

Research Interests span three core areas: (1) Clinical Toxinology (Australian Snakebite Project, antivenom efficacy), (2) Pharmacokinetic modeling of drug overdoses (QT nomogram, ATOM study), and (3) Acute Behavioral Disturbance (sedation protocols). His work challenges conventional treatments and informs global guidelines.

Recent publications address snakebite coagulopathy, antivenom timing, drug-induced QT prolongation, and GHB overdose trends. His studies in Clinical Toxicology and Lancet Global Health highlight innovations in point-of-care diagnostics and toxinology.

Scientific Awards

• Member of the Order of Australia (2019)
• John Gilroy Potts Award (2015, 2014, 2013)
• Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Award (2013)
• Fellow of the European Association of Poison Centres (2014)

His grants include NHMRC Program Grants and Senior Fellowships. Collaborations extend to Sri Lanka, Queensland, and international poison centers, emphasizing real-world applications of his research.