Dr Boyd is a criticalist employed as Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care at Murdoch University. He achieved ACVECC diplomate status in 2017 after completing a residency at Murdoch University. His main research interests include shock and fluid resuscitation. His recent research focus has been synthetic colloids and their adverse effects on coagulation and kidney function, which was the topic of his PhD. He has a clinical interest in decision making for shock recognition and treatment.