Steve Webb

Steve Webb is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the UWA Medical School, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on clinical trial methodologies, critical care medicine, and infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on platform trials and adaptive trial designs. He has contributed to major initiatives such as the REMAP-CAP trial for critical care interventions and the Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) trial. His work spans over 133 publications and 8 funded grants, addressing topics like ventilator management, antibiotic stewardship, and outcomes in critically ill patients.

Research interests include:

• Platform trial development and implementation
• COVID-19 therapeutic evaluation
• Anticoagulation strategies in hospitalized patients
• Health outcomes measurement in critical care
• Collaborative global health research networks

His articles highlight advancements in adaptive trial frameworks, evidence-based personalized medicine, and the optimization of clinical trial infrastructure. He has collaborated extensively with international researchers, contributing to over 700 citations and an h-index of 17. His work emphasizes translational research that directly impacts clinical practice and public health policy.

Grant-funded projects include studies on ventilator weaning strategies, early mobilization in ICU patients, and antibiotic treatment protocols. He has supervised 3 academic trainees and maintains active involvement in medical education through the UWA Medical School.

Labs/Teams: Central investigator in the SNAP trial team and the REMAP-CAP platform network, contributing to multi-institutional research collaborations.