معرفی
Christianne Micallef is an Honorary Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Cambridge. She serves as a Principal Pharmacist in Infection Management at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals (since January 2013), and operates as an independent consultant. Her career spans academic, national, and hospital roles in Malta and England, focusing on antimicrobial stewardship and infection management.
Education:
- B.Pharm. (Hons), University of Malta
- MPhil in Clinical Bacteriology, University of Malta
- PhD in Clinical Bacteriology, University of London
Research Interests:
Her work centers on antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, including antifungal and antibiotic strategies, with a focus on reducing resistance and optimizing treatment outcomes. Key areas include diagnostic-driven therapies, carbapenem-sparing options, and understanding barriers to effective antimicrobial use.
Grants and Funding:
- Educational grant from Pfizer (2021) for Antifungal Stewardship
- Commonwealth Partnership/Fleming Fund grant (2019)
- NIHR RCF funding for Antibiotics in Care Homes Project (2013)
- Novartis educational grant (2010) for glycopeptide efficacy studies
Advising & Grants Narrative: Micallef collaborates widely on projects addressing antibiotic resistance and hospital infection management. Notable contributions include epidemiological studies on carbapenem-resistant bacteria and financial impacts of diagnostic strategies in immunocompromised patients. She has presented at major conferences including the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and the Federation of Infection Societies.
Labs/Teams: Engages with national and international teams through collaborative research networks, particularly in antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention initiatives.
