Researcher

My Expertise

My research focuses on treatment of infections and improving antibiotic use in children. Thus includes research involving special groups such as immunocompromised children and newborns.

Within this field, I lead research in quality improvement program implementation, patient-centered care, and guideline and policy development.

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Fields of Research (FoR)

Infectious Diseases, Clinical Microbiology, Paediatrics

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Biography

My research program includes projects on antimicrobial resistance and better use of antibiotics in children, infections in immunocompromised children and young people, as well as congenital infections. I am using surveillance data in new ways to better understand and optimize antibiotic therapy.

I am a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist and Microbiologist, working at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, and a Senior Research Fellow...view more

Location

Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

Contact

+61 2 9382 1508

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During World Antibiotic Awareness Week, RACP Evolve Clinical Champion, Dr Brendan McMullan, asks clinicians to follow evidence-based guidelines, seek advice when prescribing antibiotics and undertake research, which helps identify and support the best methods of antibiotic prescribing.