Stephen Macdonald

Stephen Macdonald is a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia (UWA) within the UWA Medical School's Emergency Medicine department. His work focuses on sepsis management, emergency critical care, and resuscitation protocols. Key research areas include endothelial glycocalyx physiology, sepsis pathobiology, and improving outcomes in emergency settings.

He has contributed to 65+ publications, including high-impact studies on fluid resuscitation strategies, sepsis biomarkers, and COVID-19 pathogenesis. Notable grants include projects funded by the Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation and the National Heart Foundation. Macdonald has been awarded the Global Sepsis Award (2018) and Best Paper by a Fellow (2017).

His research networks span international collaborations, with active projects addressing sepsis proteomics and emergency department resuscitation practices. He leads initiatives to optimize sepsis management and advance emergency care protocols through clinical trials and translational research.