Professor Cass, Director of the Menzies School of Health Research, is a clinician-researcher who has achieved international recognition in both nephrology and Indigenous health. He has a strong track record of leadership across clinical trials, public health, health services and policy-related research. He has a very strong track record of research translation into policy and practise, having successfully completed multiple commissioned policy and service development projects, for governments and NGOs, relating to the prevention and management of kidney disease and improving Indigenous health.