Researchers within the Alfred Intensive Care Academic Centre are regarded as global leaders in critical care, and have mentored and/or supervised a large number of clinicians and/or higher research degree students in projects.
The Alfred Intensive Care Academic Centre is crucial in pioneering innovation and cutting-edge research. We are home to the biggest Intensive Care Unit in Victoria and care for some of the sickest patients in the country. We provide highly specialised services, such as ECMO where patients require life-saving technologies. Our research often leads to the introduction of new technologies, new treatments and procedures. We are proud of our central role in the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct, the Alfred Research Alliance, and ANZICS.
Our research specialties include Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), trauma, burns and cardiology. Our researchers have received both national and international recognition.
Our allied health team also contributes heavily to research, with papers published by physiotherapists, dietitians, and pharmacists, to name a few. Those who are interested in research are encouraged to get involved. See Work with ICU research.
In 2023, the Alfred ICU researchers released 195 peer-reviewed papers and obtained over $33 million in competitive grant funding.
The Alfred ICU Clinical Trial Research team has extensive experience in research in a hospital setting. They provide research guidance on protocols, regulation, data collection, and resourcing. Members of the team consistently develop and improve patient healthcare outcomes with ongoing research. They are incredibly grateful to all patients and their families involved in research, particularly for their willingness to participate in clinical research.
