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Biography
Professor Trisha Peel (MBBShons, FRACP, GradCertClinRes, PhD) is an NHMRC L1 Fellow and Deputy Director (Research) in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Monash University and Alfred Health. She leads the Antimicrobial Stewardship Services at Epworth and Alfred Healthcare. She was awarded her PhD in September 2013 and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, USA.
Her pioneering research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention, and optimizing surgical infection management. She has led groundbreaking clinical trials, including the award-winning ASAP Trial and the CALIPSO Trial, which have set new standards for surgical infection care globally.
Professor Peel has secured substantial competitive grants to support her innovative work, contributing to advancements in infection prevention strategies and antimicrobial stewardship. Her research findings have informed national and international guidelines, shaping global health policy.
Beyond her research, Professor Peel is committed to translating evidence into practice. Her patient-centered approach involves co-designing infection prevention strategies with consumers, ensuring that her work delivers tangible benefits to healthcare systems and patients.
Her excellence in research, global collaborations, and mentorship have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the ACTA Trial of the Year. Professor Peel continues to drive impactful research initiatives that transform the field of infectious diseases and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
Research interests
The Surgical Infection Research Group, led by Professor Trisha Peel, conducts large-scale clinical trials and implementation science research to develop and optimize strategies for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). The group's primary objectives are:
a) to prevent the occurrence of SSIs by integrating cutting-edge microbiology, genomics, and innovative clinical trials; and
b) to minimize harm and curb the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in surgical patients.
This research spans the entire translational pathway, from bench to bedside, through to practice-based research and policy development. By advancing understanding of SSI development, prevention, and the responsible, evidence-based use of antimicrobials, the group aims to enhance patient outcomes and shape best practices in surgical care
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):
External positions
Antimicrobial Stewardship Physician, Epworth Foundation (trading as Epworth HealthCare)
28 Apr 2014 → …
Research Collaborator, Mayo Clinic
1 Feb 2014 → …
Research area keywords
- Infectious Disease
- Surgical Site Infections
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- antimicrobial stewardship
- Hospital Associated Infections
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Optimised Infection Prevention and Control Study in Residential Aged Care Homes (OPTICS)
Peleg, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Stewardson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stuart, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peel, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jokanovic, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bucknall, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ayton, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Rawson, H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/25 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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CALIPSO: Duration of Cardiac Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Outcomes Study (CALIPSO): multicentre, adaptive, double-blind, three-arm, placebo-controlled, non-inferiority trial examining antimicrobial prophylaxis duration in cardiac surgery
Peel, T. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Myles, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McGiffin, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Smith, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Forbes, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Marasco, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pilcher, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stewardson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Petrie, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peleg, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wisniewski, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Russo, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Forster, S. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
1/02/22 → 31/05/27
Project: Research
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Genomics, Digital Health and Machine Learning: the SuperbugAi Flagship
Peleg, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Holt, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Song, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Macesic, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ananda-Rajah, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Webb, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Korman, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stuart, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cheng, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peel, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stewardson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ayton, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bain, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/01/21 → 7/12/24
Project: Research
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Tranexamic acid to Reduce Infection after Gastrointestinal Surgery – the TRIGS Trial
Myles, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Medcalf, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brown, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peel, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kasza, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shulman, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Integrating artificial intelligence in hospitals to improve outcomes of cancer patients vulnerable to fungal infections
Ananda-Rajah, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Peel, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Peleg, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/19 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Global collaboration between platform trials in surgery and anaesthesia
Glasbey, J., Webb, S. A., Peel, T., Pinkney, T. D. & Myles, P. S., Feb 2025, In: British Journal of Anaesthesia. 134, 2, p. 259-262 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Development of a cross-sectoral antimicrobial resistance capability assessment framework
Ferdinand, A. S., McEwan, C., Lin, C., Betham, K., Kandan, K., Tamolsaian, G., Pugeva, B., McKenzie, J., Browning, G., Gilkerson, J., Coppo, M., James, R., Peel, T., Levy, S., Townell, N., Jenney, A., Stewardson, A., Cameron, D., Macintyre, A. & Buising, K. & 1 others, , 16 Jan 2024, In: BMJ Global Health. 9, 1, 11 p., e013280.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
Imaging in osteoarticular infection in adults
Peel, T. N., Cherk, M. & Yap, K., Mar 2024, In: Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 30, 3, p. 312-319 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Pilot study to evaluate the need and implementation of a multifaceted nurse-led antimicrobial stewardship intervention in residential aged care
Jokanovic, N., Lee, S. J., Haines, T., Hilmer, S., Jeon, Y. H., Travis, L., Ayton, D., Watson, E., Tsindos, T., Stewardson, A. J., Stuart, R. L., Cheng, A. C., Peel, T. N., Peleg, A. Y. & on behalf of the START Trial Group, Feb 2024, In: JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance. 6, 1, 8 p., dlae016.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
The Authors Reply: Trial of Vancomycin and Cefazolin as Surgical Prophylaxis
Peel, T. N., Paterson, D. L., de Steiger, R. & for the ASAP Trial Group, 1 Feb 2024, In: The New England Journal of Medicine. 390, 5, p. 481-482 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Priscilla Kincaid-Smith Development Research Grant
Peel, T. (Recipient) & Doyle, J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Royal Australasian College of Physicians Richard Kemp Memorial Fellowship
Peel, T. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
Activities
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Optimising Antimicrobial Use at Epworth Healthcare
Peel, T. (Fellow), Doyle, J. (Fellow) & Valoppi, G. (Fellow)
2016Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching