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David Pilcher is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Acute & Critical Care at Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. He is also affiliated with The Alfred Hospital, where he contributes to critical care research and clinical leadership. His work spans intensive care, cardiac surgery outcomes, and extracorporeal life support (ECMO), with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and health services research.
- Adjunct Clinical Professor, Monash University
- Researcher and Clinician, The Alfred Hospital
- Chief or Partner Investigator on 11 major research projects
- Active contributor to ANZICS Clinical Trials Group
David Pilcher’s research is centered on improving outcomes in critically ill patients, particularly those undergoing cardiac surgery or requiring ECMO support. His work investigates optimal oxygenation strategies, vasopressor use, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and workforce dynamics in intensive care. He leads and collaborates on multicenter, randomized controlled trials and observational studies that inform evidence-based practice in critical care.
His recent publications and ongoing projects reflect a strong trend toward pragmatic clinical trials, patient-centered outcomes, and system-level improvements in ICU care. Key themes include hemodynamic management, organ protection, infection prevention, and rehabilitation in post-ECMO patients. His research integrates epidemiology, clinical physiology, and health policy.
Key research projects include:
- CALIPSO: Duration of Cardiac Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
- PORTHOS: Angiotensin vs. Norepinephrine in Cardiac Surgery
- A-TRAK: Angiotensin for Acute Kidney Injury Prevention
- V-PACE: Vasopressin Feasibility Trial
- Australian and New Zealand ICU Workforce Survey
David Pilcher has authored or co-authored over 295 research outputs, including high-impact articles in Intensive Care Medicine, Circulation: Heart Failure, and Australian Critical Care. His work is widely cited and has influenced clinical guidelines in critical care and cardiac surgery.
He serves as a Chief or Partner Investigator on multiple grants funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia) and collaborates extensively with leading institutions across Australia and New Zealand. His advisory roles involve trial design, data interpretation, and implementation of research findings into clinical practice.
David Pilcher is actively involved in research teams such as the International ECMO Network (ECMONet), EXCEL Study Investigators, and the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group. These collaborations support large-scale data collection, clinical registries, and multicenter trials aimed at transforming outcomes for critically ill patients.
