Tim Planche

Dr. Tim Planche is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology at St George's, University of London and Consultant Microbiologist at St George's Hospital. His translational research bridges diagnostic microbiology with clinical practice, focusing on rapid sepsis diagnosis, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and Clostridioides difficile management. Dr. Planche holds medical qualifications from St Thomas' Hospital and completed postgraduate training in infectious diseases and microbiology.

With extensive field research experience in malaria-endemic regions including Thailand, Ghana, and Gabon, he has led NIH-funded clinical trials on severe malaria therapeutics. Current NHS-based research examines diagnostic innovation in bloodstream infections, antibiotic prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients, and bacterial genomics applications in infection control. Dr. Planche directs clinical microbiology services and advises on national antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.