Dr Rod James
Microbiologist, Director of Clinical Services, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Royal Melbourne Hospital Guidance Group, Doherty Institute
Dr Rod James is a medical microbiologist and Director of Clinical Services for the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Royal Melbourne Hospital Guidance Group at the Doherty Institute, Melbourne, and co-leads the Institute’s Antimicrobial Resistance Theme. Rod leads the National Antimicrobial Prescribing Surveillance program and has extensive experience in antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention and control, surveillance and digital health. His work spans clinical practice, research, policy and implementation, with national and international collaborations, particularly in resource poor settings, focused on translating surveillance and evidence into practical improvements in antimicrobial use and patient care.