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Andrew Stewardson is an Associate Professor in the School of Translational Medicine at Monash University, with a dual role as an Infectious Diseases Physician at Alfred Health. He holds an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship and focuses on antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, and infection control. His research bridges clinical practice and policy, with contributions to global health initiatives like WHO Patient Safety programs.
Education:
- MBBS, University of Melbourne (2002)
- PhD (Medicine), University of Melbourne (2016)
- Master of Science in Epidemiology, Harvard University (2017)
- Diploma of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research, University of Geneva (2014)
Research Interests: Dr. Stewardson’s work centers on the epidemiology and economic impact of antimicrobial resistance, transmission dynamics of pathogens, and implementation science for infection prevention. He leads and collaborates on projects such as the RESERVOIR study (antimicrobial resistance surveillance via wastewater) and the OPTICS study (infection control in aged care).
Awards:
- NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2017)
- ASID Annual Scientific Meeting Scholarship (2013)
- Exceptional Performance in Monash Programs (2022)
Grants & Activities: Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator on 19 projects, including NHMRC-funded initiatives. Active on committees like the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) HICSIG and Safer Care Victoria. Engaged in global policy through WHO and ICPIC collaborations.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Monash Infectious Diseases Research Group, focusing on translational research in infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.
