Christopher Levi is an academic stroke neurologist, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science, the Director of the John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct (JHHIP), Conjoint Professor of Medicine University of Newcastle and between 2017-2021 and Professor of Neurology at University New South Wales.

An experienced partnership leader in applied research and research translation he is currently establishing key elements of a learning health system in the Local Health District.

In prior roles he established Hunter New England Health’s Acute Stroke Services and Stroke Research Group, pioneered telestroke care in NSW, led the roll out of acute stroke units across NSW, established the HNE Research and Translation Directorate and NSW Regional Health Partners Centre for Innovation in Regional Health.

He continues a research career in stroke and concussion with clinical academic appointments at John Hunter Hospital/University Newcastle focusing on investigating new avenues for stroke reperfusion therapy, novel therapies in stroke recovery, and implementation of best evidence practice in stroke and concussion care.

Service as a director

Appointed to HMRI Board 1 April 2021