Dr. Brette Blakely is a highly skilled researcher at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) at Macquarie University, where she contributes to the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science (CHRIS). Her interdisciplinary expertise spans neuroscience, bioethics, and health systems research, with a focus on enhancing healthcare safety, ethics, and resilience.

Dr. Blakely holds a PhD in Neuroscience, an MA in Bioethics, and a BA (summa cum laude). Her academic journey reflects a commitment to integrating scientific rigor with ethical considerations in healthcare. Her research encompasses a broad spectrum, including medical ethics, healthcare improvement, system resilience, and neuroscience.

At AIHI, Dr. Blakely has been instrumental in projects aimed at improving decision support, understanding clinician interactions with technology, and developing measures of organizational resilience. She is involved in projects which span philosophy and medicine including validating the Macquarie Surgical Innovation Identification Tool (MSIIT), a checklist designed to identify potential surgical innovations and ensure patient safety. Dr. Blakely's collaborative work also includes projects such as analyzing the role of medical device representatives in Australian hospitals, addressing ethical and legal challenges associated with their involvement in surgical procedures. 

Her interest is in solving real world probelms with an emphasis on using multidisciplinary approaches to develop novel solutions to practical problems in healthcare. Dr Blakely has a strong track record of publication, research and supervision and demonstrated leadership skills in project coordination and reporting. Her interdisciplinary approach and dedication to ethical healthcare practices continue to influence policy and improve patient outcomes both in Australia and internationally.