Alkis Psaltis

Professor Alkis Psaltis

Professor

Adelaide Medical School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Professor (Dr) Alkis Psaltis is Head of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He is a also Professor in the Department of Surgery, at the University of Adelaide. Prof Psaltis, completed his advanced ENT training in Adelaide in 2010. He completed three subspecialty fellowships in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery and anterior skull base surgery in Auckland, NZ, Charleston, USA and Stanford University SA.

Prof Psaltis has a strong research and academic interest. He completed his PhD in 2008 and authored > 160 peer-reviewed articles and 15 book chapters. He serves on the editorial board of The American Journal of Rhinology, The Australian Journal of Otolaryngology, The Annals Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology and Frontiers Clinical Microbiology.

He is considered a leader in rhinology and sinus surgery and is a regular invited keynote speaker at many international and national ENT conferences and sinus courses.

Research

 

  • CRS- Influences of the microbiome on chronic rhinosinusitis, topical treatment for the management of sinusitis
  • Skull Base surgery - management of CSF leaks, sinonasal malignancies, pituitary tumours, vascular injury
  • Lacrimal disorders

Professor Psaltis’s research interests include evaluating causes of chronic rhinosinusitis particularly the role of bacterial biofilms and perturbation in the microbiome, lacrimal disorders and the development of topical therapies to combat chronic rhinosinusitis. He is currently the primary investigator on a world wide study investigating alteration in the microbiome in patients with sinusitis.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2021 - ongoing Professor University of Adelaide
    2017 - ongoing Associate Professor University of Adelaide
    2014 - 2016 Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide
    2014 - 2014 Honorary visiting Lecturer University of Auckland
    2013 - ongoing Consultant Surgeon SA Health
    2013 - ongoing Head of Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital
    2012 - 2015 Clinical Instructor Stanford University School of Medicine
    2012 - 2013 Faculty Stanford University Medical Center
    2011 - 2012 Clinical Instructor Medical University of South Carolina
    2011 - 2012 Clinical Instructor Medical University of South Carolina

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2014 Award Honor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Medical Education American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - -
    2013 Award Dean Citation for Excellence in Teaching University of Adelaide - -
    2013 Award Teacher of the Year Award Stanford University - -
    2007 Award R.P Jepson Medal Royal Australian College of Surgeons - -
    2007 Award First Place and Overall Winner Inaugural Research Expo University of Adelaide - -
    2007 Award Best Poster Inaugural Research Expo University of Adelaide - -
    2006 Award Maurice Cottle Award American Rhinologic Society - -
    2006 Award Sir Edwin Hughes Memorial Prize Cabrini Institute Monash University - -
    2005 Award Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Day Award Queen Elizabeth Hospital - -
    2005 Award Ronald Gristwood Medal Australian Society of Head and Neck Surgeons - -
    2005 Award Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Day Award Queen Elizabeth Hospital - -

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2011 Royal Australian College of Surgeons Australia FRACS
    2005 - 2008 University of Adelaide Australia PhD
    1995 - 2000 University of Adelaide Australia MBBS (hons)

  • Postgraduate Training
    Date Title Institution Country
    2012 - 2013 Rhinology and Skull Base Fellow Stanford University United States
    2011 - 2012 Rhinology and Skull Base Fellow Medical University of South Carolina United States
    2011 - 2010 Rhinology and Skull Base Fellow University of Auckland New Zealand
    2005 - 2008 PhD University of Adelaide Australia

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2011 Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgery (FRACS) Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Australia

  • Research Interests
    Medical and Health Sciences Medical Microbiology Medical Physiology Neurology & Neurosurgery Preventive Medicine Surgery Tumour Immunology Cancer Biology and Clinical Oncology Cardiac, Respiratory and Vascular Health Surgical and Health Systems Innovation Translational Health Outcomes
Scholarships and Grants           
2020-2023

A personalised therapeutic plan for S. aureus recalcitrant CRSGarnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Co-joint Grant  

CIA Psaltis CIB Ramezanpour

 

 $362, 363
2019-2020

Maximising the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory performance of next generation therapeutics for CRS      Category 1 Grant NHMRC  Project Grant    Grant ID 116452   

CIA Vreugde S, CIB Psaltis AJ, CIC Prof. C Prestidge, CID Dr N Thomas $767, 389
       
2014 - 2017  

 

The effect of corticosteroids steroids on the sinonasal microbiome.

Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Co-joint Grant  

 Category 1 Grant  CIA  Psaltis, A.J   CIB Vreudge S $375, 000
2011-2015 

Senior Surgeon Scientist Early Career Scholarship 

Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation   

 Category 1 Grant CIA  $527 000
2011 Characterization of B Cells in CRS  American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Research    CIA Psaltis AJ  CIB Schlosser RJ $ 10 000
2005-2007  

Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Research Scholarship Grant 

The role of Bacterial Biofilms in Chronic Rhinosinusitis   

   $ 120,000

                   

Pharma Funding
2016 - 2017

ENT technologies Research Grant, Melbourne Victoria 

The use of  Carageenans in FLO saline Irrigation for the treatment of sinusitis

 $138 000
2015

ENT technologies Small Project Grant,

Study of safety of carageenans use on sinonasal cilia

 $30 000
Teaching
Courses - Instructor/Faculty
Co-convener of the Annual Adelaide University Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Course   2013- present
Co-convener of the Annual Adelaide University Management of Major Vascular injuries
2013-present
Convenor of Adelaide Basic Sinus Surgical Course 2021
Invited Faculty Member and Lecturer at 10 International Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Anterior Skull Base Surgery Courses for Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons
   
Masterclass Cirugia Endoscopia Espanol University Mexico City 2019
Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Pre-satellite FESS course      2019
2nd International Workshop Endoscopic Surgery Nose, Athens, Greece 2018
2nd Indonesian Rhinology Sinus Course, Bali, Indonesia 2018
FabFESS International Live Surgical workshop, Mangalore India        2018
Advanced FESS and Skull Base Course, Thailand  2016, 2018
Oceanic-American Sinus/Skull Base Symposium, USA    2015
Malaysian ORL Society National Meeting, Penang, Malaysia 2015
North American Sinus Masterclass Course, McGill Uni.  Canada  2015
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019
Catholic University, Santiago, Chile   2014, 2016, 2018
Clinica Allemande, Santiago, Chile     2013
Invited Faculty Member and Lecturer at 8  National Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery courses
St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia   2009, 2015
Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia                                                   2008,2009, 2010, 2013-present
Invited Faculty Member and Lecturer for the Adelaide University Major Vascular Injury Workshop Course
Masterclass Cirugia Endoscopia Espanol University Mexico City 2019
Catholic University, Santiago, Chile  2016, 2018
McGill University, Montreal, Canada  2015
Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia       2013-2020

  

Undergraduate
Adelaide University MBBS program year 2  -introduction to ENT lecture 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021
Adelaide University MBBS program year 3  -clinical skills workshop 2014, 2015
Adelaide University MBBS program year 3  -ENT cases lecture series 2014, 2015
Adelaide University MBBS program year 4  -ENT TERM Supervisor 2013- present 
Adelaide University MBBS program year 5  -Summer Research Electives 2013 - present
Adelaide University MBBS program year 5  -Honors Program Supervisor 2014 - present
Adelaide University MBBS program year 6  -ENT emergencies lecture series 2014 – present
Reviewer and Contributor of E-Medici electronic ENT cases    2015 – present

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Post-graduate
Surgical Supervisor of ENT training at Queen Elizabeth Hospital 2013 – present
Training Committee , South Australian Regional Training Board of ENT 2013 – present
Mentor for the American Rhinologic Society Mentorship Program 2014 - present
Post-vocational General Practionner (GP)  Education Meetings 2013 – present
Invited Guest Speaker at Royal Aust College of GPs national conference     2015
Invited speaker Australian Society of Head and Neck Nurses  Conference 2012, 2015

      

Co Supervisor of  PhD candidates – Adelaide University
2014-2018 Dr Chun Chan – The role of alterations in the microbiome in Otitis Media Children -completed
2014-2018 Dr Jae Murphy – Alterations in the mucosal  barrier in Chronic Rhinosinusitis -completed
2014-2018 Dr Djiana Miljkovic – The role of Regulatory T cells in Chronic Rhinosinusitis   - completed
2016-2019 Dr Alistair Jukes – The use of novel nanoparticles in a carotid artery injury model  -completed and awarded the University Medal and Dean's Citation
2015-2020 Dr Mian Ooi  The use of Chitodex Gel Compounds  in the treatment of Chronic Sinusitis – completed
2016-2020 Dr Stephanie Fong Bacteriophage therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis –  completed and awarded Dean's Citation for excellence
2016-2020 Dr Sathish Paramasivan Host-microbe interface & interactions in chronic rhinosinusitis - completed and awarded Dean's Citation for excellence
2017-2020

Dr Rachel Goggin The role of viruses in CRS  -Completed
2016-2019 Dr Lisa Cherian The effect of corticosteroids in the sinonasal microbiome – completed 


Co Supervisor of Masters of Surgery Candidates
2017-2020-present  Dr Darren Rom– Impact of the Microbiome on measuring the severity of disease in CRS– Completed
   
Co Supervisor of Honours Students – Adelaide University
2016 Arvind Jothin University of Adelaide Med Student yr 5
2015 Aaran Rayan University of Adelaide Med Student yr 5 – successfully completed

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Co-Supervisor Unravelling the underlying mechanisms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) pathogenesis and exploring the potential of bacteriophages as a therapeutic option Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Md Hasib Adnan
    2024 Co-Supervisor Applying Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to understand the flow behavior in patients with Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jun Xiao
    2024 Principal Supervisor Precision medicine in bacterial infections; exploring the use of personalised phage therapy and multi-omics technologies to improve the management of chronic rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Isabella Amy Burdon
    2024 Co-Supervisor Bacteriophage therapy in CRS patient nasal wound healing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jordan Hall
    2024 Co-Supervisor Maximising the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory performance of next generation therapeutics for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Marzieh Eskandarzadeh
    2023 Co-Supervisor Exploring The Efficacy Of Bacteriophage Therapy In Disrupting Poly-Microbial Biofilms In Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Xiaohan Sun
    2023 Principal Supervisor Pituitary gland preservation in endoscopic skull base surgery Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Nicholas Giles Candy
    2023 Co-Supervisor Investigating the Potential of Wound Healing Cells Loaded in Chitosan Succinate-Based Hydrogel on Post Operative Sinus Wound Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Abdul Ali Abbas
    2022 Co-Supervisor The role of various Staphylococcus species in eliciting inflammation in Chronic rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sintayehu Ambachew Wondemagegn
    2022 Co-Supervisor Anatomy of the orbit and skull base Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Jessica Tong
    2021 Co-Supervisor Determining the safety and efficacy of novel beta-chitin patch in managing cerebral (low-flow, low-pressure) and carotid (high-flow, high-pressure) bleeding Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Annika Reann Mascarenhas

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2023 - 2024 Principal Supervisor The Microbiome of Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr James Thomas Connell
    2023 - 2024 Principal Supervisor Repurposing Mesalazine as a Potential Treatment Option for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr William Mark Murphy
    2021 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Investigating Transcription Factors in the Human Airway Mucosal Immunoepigenetics of Chronic Inflammatory Disease Master of Philosophy (Surgery) Master Full Time Mr Harrison Burchill Bolt
    2019 - 2023 Co-Supervisor The Adaption and Inflammation-Inducing Capacity of Staphylococcus Aureus in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Ghais Houtak
    2019 - 2021 Co-Supervisor A Delicate Balance: Modulation of Reactive Oxygen Species after Sinus Surgery to Improve the Healing Process Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Michael Arthur Gouzos
    2018 - 2020 Co-Supervisor The Host-Microbe Interface in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sathish Paramasivan
    2018 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Nasal mucus: friend or foe? The effect of mucus on mucosal barrier dysfunction in chronic rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Stephen Shih-Teng Kao
    2018 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Modifying Post-Surgical Wound Healing Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Rajan Vediappan
    2018 - 2020 Co-Supervisor The role of viruses in chronic rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Rachel Katherine Goggin
    2018 - 2022 Co-Supervisor The Role of Colloidal Silver Synthesized from Corymbia Maculata in Eradicating Infection in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Sholeh Feizi
    2017 - 2020 Co-Supervisor Bacteriophage Therapy for Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Targeting Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilms Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Stephanie Anne Fong
    2017 - 2020 Co-Supervisor Novel Topical Anti-biofilm Agents in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Mian Li Ooi
    2016 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Corticosteroids and the Sinonasal Microbiome Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Lisa Mary Cherian
    2016 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Haemostasis in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Alistair Kenneth Jukes
    2016 - 2017 Co-Supervisor The microbiome of otitis media with effusion and the influence of Alloicoccus otitidis on Haemophilus influenzae in polymicrobial biofilm Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Chun Chan
    2015 - 2017 Co-Supervisor The Role of Immune Cells in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Dijana Miljkovic
    2015 - 2018 Co-Supervisor The Mucosal Barrier in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jae Viktor Murphy

  • Board Memberships
    Date Role Board name Institution name Country
    2019 - ongoing Advisory Board Member European Rhinology Board European Rhinology Society Netherlands
    2019 - ongoing Board Member Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Training Board Royal Australian College of Surgeons Australia
    2014 - ongoing Board Member Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Research Board Royal Australasian College of Surgeons -
    2013 - ongoing Board Member Regional Training Committee for Otolaryngology Training in South Australia - -

  • Committee Memberships
    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2015 - 2017 Member Scientific Program Advisory Committee Australian Society of Head & Neck Surgeons -
    2015 - ongoing Board Member International Affairs Committee American Rhinologic Society -
    2015 - ongoing Advisory Board Member Scientific Program Advisory Committee American Rhinologic Society -
    2014 - ongoing Board Member National Examiner of Applicants for Otolaryngology Training (SET-1) Royal Australasian College of Surgeons -
    2014 - ongoing Member Mentorship Program Committee American Rhinologic Society -
    2014 - ongoing Member Surgical Supervisor for Otolaryngology training Royal Australasian College of Surgeons -
    2014 - ongoing Member Hospital Accreditation Team Royal Australian College of Surgeons -
    2010 - ongoing Board Member F1000 Research Committee - -
    2006 - 2007 Representative South Australian Surgical Training Committee - -
    2006 - ongoing Representative Basil Hetzel Institute Research Management Committee Basil Hetzel Institute -
    2001 - ongoing Representative Adelaide Medical School Education Committee Adelaide Medical School -
    2000 - ongoing Member Adelaide Medical School Mentorship Program Committee Adelaide Medical School -

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2013 - ongoing Member Australian Society of Head and Neck Surgeons -
    2013 - ongoing Member Australian Medical Association -
    2011 - ongoing Member Australian and New Zealand Rhinologic Society -
    2010 - ongoing Member American Rhinologic Society -
    2010 - ongoing Member American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons -
    1996 - ongoing Member Adelaide University Golden Key Club -
    1995 - 2001 Member Adelaide University Greek Association -
    1995 - 2000 Member Adelaide Medical School Society -

  • Editorial Boards
    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2019 - ongoing Associate Editor PLoS ONE Berkley University United States
    2018 - ongoing Board Member American journal of rhinology Cleveland Clinic United States
    2018 - 2019 Board Member Frontiers in Microbiology Frontiers Publishing Switzerland
    2017 - ongoing Board Member The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology SAGE Publishing United States
    2017 - ongoing Board Member Australian Journal of Otolaryngology University of Adelaide Australia
  • Position: Professor
  • Phone: 82227158
  • Email: alkis.psaltis@adelaide.edu.au
  • Campus: North Terrace
  • Building: TQEH - Main Building, floor 3
  • Org Unit: Surgical Specialities
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