Donna M. Maccallum

About the Author

Donna M. Maccallum is a distinguished medical mycologist and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of fungal infections and their impact on human health. With a career spanning over two decades, she has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and collaborative projects in infectious disease microbiology. As a key author of the authoritative Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology, part of the Oxford Textbooks in Infectious Disease and Microbiology series, Maccallum provides an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and students navigating the complexities of mycology. Her expertise bridges clinical practice and scientific inquiry, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mycotic diseases. Passionate about education, she continues to mentor the next generation of scientists while exploring emerging threats from fungal pathogens in an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance.