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Professor Trisha Peel is a full Professor and Deputy Director (Research) in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Monash University and Alfred Health, Australia. She leads the Antimicrobial Stewardship Services at Epworth and Alfred Healthcare and is actively involved in large-scale clinical trials and implementation science. Her work spans Monash University, Alfred Health, and Epworth HealthCare, with ongoing collaborations with the Mayo Clinic.
- Monash University – Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Infectious Diseases
- Alfred Health – Infectious Diseases Unit
- Epworth HealthCare – Antimicrobial Stewardship Physician
- Mayo Clinic – Research Collaborator
Trisha Peel holds a PhD and is an NHMRC L1 Fellow. Her research is centered on antimicrobial resistance, surgical site infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship. She leads the Surgical Infection Research Group, which conducts translational research from bench to bedside, integrating microbiology, genomics, and clinical trials to improve surgical outcomes and reduce antimicrobial misuse.
Her recent publications highlight work on infection control in low-resource settings, contamination risks in clinical trials, imaging of bone infections, and global collaboration in surgical research. The articles reflect a strong focus on practical, evidence-based interventions with policy impact, particularly in infection prevention and antibiotic use optimization.
Scientific Awards:
- Australian Postgraduate Award (2010)
- NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship (2010)
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians Richard Kemp Memorial Fellowship (2013)
- Priscilla Kincaid-Smith Development Research Grant (2016)
- NHMRC Research Excellence Award (2018)
- ACTA Trial of the Year (for the ASAP Trial)
Professor Peel has secured significant competitive grants from national bodies such as the NHMRC and the Department of Health and Aged Care. Her leadership in trials like CALIPSO and TRIGS demonstrates her role in shaping global surgical infection guidelines. She mentors early-career researchers and is accepting PhD students in antimicrobial stewardship and health services research. Her lab, the Surgical Infection Research Group, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across infectious diseases, surgery, public health, and digital health.
