Tim Inglis

Tim Inglis is a Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, part of the UWA Medical School. He is affiliated with the UWA Defence and Security Institute and serves as a Medical Microbiologist at PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA since March 1997. His research focuses on emerging tropical infectious diseases, systems biology of severe sepsis, and determinative bacteriology. He has contributed to over 121 research outputs and led 15 grants, including projects on antibiotic resistance, sepsis diagnostics, and pandemic response mechanisms. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and well-being.

Research interests include microbial forensics, sepsis pathophysiology, and rapid diagnostic technologies. Over 28 h-index citations highlight his impactful contributions to medical microbiology and public health. Collaborations span global institutions, addressing challenges in infectious disease management and biosecurity. He has developed innovative testing frameworks, such as drive-through COVID-19 clinics and machine learning models for blood culture prediction. His editorial work emphasizes critical care and healthcare policy advocacy.

Grants and projects include the FHRI Translation Fellowship (2022–2025) and initiatives combating post-pandemic antibiotic resistance. Datasets include machine learning pipelines for blood culture outcomes and diagnostic tool evaluations. Media engagements include press articles on antibiotic efficacy (2018). Tim’s expertise bridges clinical practice, research, and public health policy, advancing both academic and applied microbiology.