Tristan Clark

Professor Tristan Clark is a Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Department of Infection. His research focuses on molecular diagnostics, antibiotic stewardship, and respiratory infections, with a particular emphasis on point-of-care testing strategies to improve clinical decision-making. He leads projects such as the RESPNOR initiative exploring molecular point-of-care testing and clinical metagenomics, and the PrePoCTED program evaluating prehospital point-of-care tests. His work integrates clinical research with public health impact, addressing challenges like antimicrobial resistance and acute respiratory infection management.

Key achievements include awards such as the NHS Hospital Hero Award (2018) and the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (2020). He has supervised PhD student Nathan Brendish, whose research earned recognition. Clark collaborates with institutions like the Trond Mohn Foundation and the NIHR Clinical Research Network, contributing to grants totaling over £multi-million. He is part of the Southampton AMR Clinical Research Laboratory and actively participates in global health initiatives.

His publications span 99 articles, with recent work addressing SARS-CoV-2 viral kinetics, diagnostic stewardship, and qualitative studies on point-of-care test implementation. He balances clinical practice with academic leadership, advocating for evidence-based practices in infectious disease management.