Prof. Brett Mitchell

Professor Brett Mitchell is an internationally renowned expert and researcher in the field of infection prevention and control. He is a Professor of Nursing within the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Newcastle, a conjoint Scholar at the Central Coast Local Health district and is an Executive Director at COVID Quarantine Victoria. He has led national work and initiatives with the NHMRC and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare.  As a clinician, Brett has worked in a variety of positions both in Australia and abroad, including in developing countries. Professor Mitchell has published widely, is Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease and Health and a member of the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce Leadership Group and IPC panel.