David Celermajer

David Stephen Celermajer (born 8 December 1961) is an Australian cardiologist and the Scandrett Professor of Cardiology at the University of Sydney.

Early life and education Celermajer is the son of John and Tina Celermajer, both Polish Jews who survived the Holocaust. He went on to win the World Universities Debating Championship, on two occasions. He has a PhD in children's heart disease from the University of London, which he received in 1993, He is the Scandrett Professor of Cardiology at the University of Sydney and Head of the Department of Cardiology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He has authored over 680 publications with more than 80,000 citations and has received numerous national and international awards for his contributions to cardiology and clinical research.

Research In 1996 Celermajer published a study showing that exposure to secondhand smoke was associated with "dose-related impairment of endothelium-dependent dilatation" in the arteries of healthy young adults. Celermajer's current research focuses on congenital heart disease, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary vascular disease, spanning basic, clinical, and public health domains. He led the creation of the world's largest national congenital heart disease registry, has co-authored national and international guidelines, and has contributed to several medical innovations, including novel heart failure devices. His work has significantly influenced clinical practice and health policy in cardiovascular medicine, worldwide.

Honors and awards In 2002 Celermajer was awarded the Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research, and in 2006, he was elected a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.

Personal life Celermajer is married to Noirin Celermajer, whom he met at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital when they were both trainees there. They have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren.