Ian Andrew Harris

Professor Ian Andrew Harris is a renowned academic in the field of orthopaedic surgery and clinical research at UNSW, affiliated with the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. His research focuses on surgical outcomes, quality of surgical research, and patient satisfaction, with expertise in trauma, epidemiology, and evidence-based medicine.

Education & Qualifications: MBBS, MMed (Clin Epi), MSc (Hlth Data Sc), PhD.

Research Interests: Determining the true effectiveness of surgical interventions through rigorous studies like randomized trials, administrative data analysis, and prospective cohort studies. Key areas include orthopaedic trauma, surgical outcomes, publication bias, and the impact of compensation on injury recovery.

Awards & Recognition: Multiple prestigious awards, including the RACS Hamilton Russel Medal and the Daniel Comerford Award, reflecting his contributions to health outcomes research.

Professional Memberships: Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and several orthopaedic associations.

Labs & Affiliations: Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre and ANZ Hip Fracture Registry.