Dr Antony McNamee

I am an academic researcher focused on advancing the science of blood–device interactions to improve the safety and performance of blood-contacting medical technologies. My research addresses fundamental questions in blood physiology and biomechanics, with particular emphasis on how life-support systems, artificial organs, and medical devices influence red blood cell function and cardiovascular performance.

My expertise sits at the intersection of mechanobiology, cardiovascular physiology, and biomedical engineering. I lead research programs that develop and apply quantitative, physiologically relevant testing platforms to investigate haemocompatibility, blood damage, and flow-mediated dysfunction in medical devices. This includes the development of open-source experimental technologies and micro-scale platforms that enable mechanistic insight into red blood cell deformation, injury, and transport under device-relevant conditions.

In parallel with my research, I contribute to national and international standards development for blood-contacting medical devices, helping to bridge the gap between experimental science, regulation, and clinical translation. This dual focus ensures that my work not only advances fundamental understanding, but also informs how haemocompatibility is assessed and implemented in practice.

My long-term vision is to transform how blood compatibility is evaluated in medical technologies, enabling safer artificial organs, more reliable life-support systems, and improved patient outcomes. I welcome collaborations with researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, and I am always interested in hearing from prospective PhD, Masters, MPhil, Honours, and undergraduate students motivated to work at the interface of engineering, physiology, and translational health research.