Issy Centeleghe

Issy Centeleghe is a Research Fellow at Monash University and Cabrini Health, specializing in infection prevention and control. They hold a PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from Cardiff University (2018-2022), an MRes in Biosciences from Cardiff University (2017-2018), and a BSc in Marine Biology from Newcastle University (2014-2017). Their research focuses on biofilms, antimicrobial resistance, and hospital-associated infections, aiming to reduce healthcare-acquired infections through improved disinfection protocols and biofilm combat strategies. They collaborate with institutions globally and have contributed to interdisciplinary studies on microbial surface persistence and clinical material analysis. External roles include a Research Fellow position at Cabrini Health Limited starting April 2025.