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Biography
Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC, OBE is an internationally recognised neurosurgeon. He is Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Monash University; Senior Neurosurgeon, Alfred Hospital; Adjunct Professor in Surgery at the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences (USUHS), Bethesda, USA; Honorary Professor of Surgery, University of Papua New Guinea; and Adjunct Professor of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
He was the Foundation Director, Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME). His research interests are the brain computer interface and traumatic brain injury. Professor Rosenfeld has been involved since 2010 in the development of the Monash Bionic Vision brain implant. He is a retired Major General and was Surgeon General, Australian Defence Force (ADF)-Reserves 2009-2011. He served on eight operations in Rwanda, East Timor, Bougainville, Solomon Islands and Iraq.
Professor Rosenfeld is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, a Fellow of the Australian Academy Technological Sciences and Engineering, and is an International Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), and the American College of Surgeons.
He has published over 340 peer reviewed articles, 59 book chapters and 2 books. He was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia, 2018, the highest civilian honour in Australia; the International Lifetime Service Award of the AANS, 2018; the Neurosurgery Society of Australasia Medal, 2019; and the Sir Hugh Devine Medal of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), 2019, which is the highest award the College can bestow during a surgeon’s life.
Prof Rosenfeld is married with 3 children.
Education/Academic qualification
FTSE
… → 2016
FAHMS
… → 2015
MD
… → 2006
Research area keywords
- Neurosurgery
- Neurotrauma
- Military Surgery
- Brain Tumours
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Bionic Vision
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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BONANZA: Brain Oxygen Neuromonitoring In Australia And New Zealand Assessment (BONANZA) Trial
Udy, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cooper, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nichol, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, D. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bailey, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummond, K. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Higgins, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vallance, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hunn, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Adamides, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bellapart, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Diaz-Arrastia, R. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/20 → 31/12/26
Project: Other
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An informatics approach to predict outcomes and monitor intervention efficacy following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
Fitzgerald, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gabbe, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vallmuur, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Curtis, K. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harrison, J. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Young, J. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, D. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cullen, J. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Armstrong, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Eades, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cameron, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cooper, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fitzgerald, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Balogh, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fatovich, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Honeybul, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jeffree, R. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNamara, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mitchell, G. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Delaney, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reade, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wells, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Williams, J. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ponsford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kendall, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ownsworth , T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Simpson, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Togher, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hassett, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fleming, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Williams, G. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Collins-Praino, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reeder, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mobbs, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vickers, J. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anderson, V. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barlow, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Holland, A. J. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scheinberg, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Semple, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parizel, P. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Brien, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Law, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rose, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Varma, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nasrallah, F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shultz, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hellewell, S. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bosio, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), King, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Parr, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Udy, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hill, A. F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Olver, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Teague, W. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Egan, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Fisher, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), York, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bynevelt, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Maas, A. I. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Reilly, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), McDonald, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Capell, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Gilroy, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Walsham, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Newcombe, V. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Geraghty, T. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Joyce, C. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Elcock, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ross, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bragge, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Meka, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Chai, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Cowen, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hasseler, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ercole, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wagland , J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Alexander, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Babl, F. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bidargaddi, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mahoney, A. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wright, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Crowe, L. M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Robinson, S. M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Rushworth, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hansen, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ellis, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Zeeman, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Francis, R. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Whiley, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Reid, C. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/07/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Brain Oxygen Neuromonitoring In Australia And New Zealand Assessment (BONANZA) Trial
Udy, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cooper, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nichol, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Menon, D. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bailey, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummond, K. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Higgins, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (Australia)
1/12/20 → 30/11/24
Project: Research
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BioBiT-III: Biomarkers for mild traumatic brain injury- III
Mitra, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Surendran, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sorich, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Willmott, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease pathology after traumatic brain injury in veterans and civilians: A Biomarker Study of Beta-Amyloid and TAU
Rowe, C. C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Moffat, B. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Villemagne, V. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rosenfeld, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ponsford, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & William, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/19 → 31/08/22
Project: Research
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Recommendations on post-trial responsibility in implantable neural device research: a multidisciplinary consensus study
Higgins, N., Blakely, B., Everingham, R., Gilbert, F., Griffin, S., Harris, A. R., Herring, S., Ho, C. W. L., Hoy, K., Kiel-Chisholm, S., Koplin, J., Lawn, S., McCay, A., Phillipson, N., Richards, B., Rosenfeld, J. V., Shamsi Gooshki, E., Viaña, J. N., Gardner, J. & Carter, A., 5 Aug 2026, In: BMC Medical Ethics. 27, 1, 19 p., 153.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The effectiveness of decompressive craniectomy size in traumatic brain injury; an international, observational, comparative effectiveness study
Vreeburg, R. J. G., Singh, R. D., Yue, J. K., van Dijck, J. T. J. M., den Boogert, H., Posti, J. P., Moojen, W. A., Peul, W., Maas, A. I. R., de Ruiter, G. C. W., van Essen, T. A. & the CENTER-TBI investigators and participants, 2026, In: Brain and Spine. 6, 10 p., 106019.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative: Systematic Review and Consensus Process to Determine the Predictive Value of Pre-existing Health Conditions for People with Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Antonic-Baker, A., Auvrez, C., Tao, G., Bagg, M. K., Gadowski, A., McKimmie, A., Hicks, A. J., Hill, R., Romero, L., Ponsford, J. L., Lannin, N. A., Gabbe, B. J., Cameron, P. A., Cooper, D. J., Rushworth, N., Fitzgerald, M., O'Brien, T. J. & the AUS-TBI Initiative Investigators, Nov 2025, In: Journal of Neurotrauma. 42, 21-22, p. 2047-2061 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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TILTomorrow today: dynamic factors predicting changes in intracranial pressure treatment intensity after traumatic brain injury
Bhattacharyay, S., van Leeuwen, F. D., Beqiri, E., Åkerlund, C., Wilson, L., Steyerberg, E. W., Nelson, D. W., Maas, A. I. R., Menon, D., Ercole, A. & the CENTER-TBI investigators and participants, 2 Jan 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 18 p., 95.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Declaration of Computational Neurosurgery
Di Ieva, A., Suero Molina, E., Somerville, M. A., Beheshti, A., Staartjes, V. E., Serra, C., Theodore, N., Elliott, J. M., Wesselink, E. O., Russo, C., Pilitsis, J. G., Bennett, C. C., Wu, S., Hammond, F. M., Lozano, A. M., Cusimano, M. D., Davidson, J. M., Castellano, J. F., Okonkwo, D. O. & Arefan, D. & 43 others, , 2024, Computational Neurosurgery. De Ieva, A., Molina, E. S., Liu, S. & Russo, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Springer, p. 11-20 10 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology; vol. 1462).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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ANZAC of the Year Award of the Returned and Services League (RSL) 2015
Rosenfeld, J. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Appointed Clinical Professor (Honorary) of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Rosenfeld, J. (Recipient), 2 May 2017
Prize: National/international honour
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Appointed Hon. Consultant Neurosurgeon of Longgang Central Hospital, Shenzhen, China
Rosenfeld, J. (Recipient), Sept 2013
Prize: National/international honour
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Appointed Knight of Grace in The Order of St John
Rosenfeld, J. (Recipient), Oct 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) – Greater Middle East Operation, Department of Defence
Rosenfeld, J. (Recipient), Jul 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 2 Committees and working groups
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Honorary Life Member, The Graduate Union
Rosenfeld, J. (Member)
27 May 2021Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Honorary Member of the Neurotraumatology Committee
Rosenfeld, J. (Member)
Dec 2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
Press/Media
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Management of elderly patients with severe traumatic brain injury
13/11/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Medical mentor ‘reflects on his career in neurosurgery’
7/05/12
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Profile/Interview