Theme Leader Biography

SAHMRI researchers are committed to transforming innovative health and medical research into practical benefits for patients and the community. In each of our seven research themes that address some of the most pressing and critical problems that confront our health and wellbeing today, our researchers are focusing their efforts on developing and pioneering new treatments. In addition, they are taking the lead in clinical trials that will help inform future research activities across the globe.

Professor Derek Chew

Derek Chew is a clinical and active interventional cardiologist as well as a clinical trialist and outcomes researcher in cardiovascular medicine. He has completed a Masters of Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health, with formal training in epidemiology, trial design, biostatistics, clinical trials and cost-effectiveness analysis. He has authored over 280 manuscripts and book chapters. His current appointments are Professor of Cardiology Flinders University, and Regional Head of Cardiology for the Adelaide Health Service Southern Region. Professor Chew is the Lifelong Health Theme Leader of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.