Professor Caroline Finch AO is a globally recognised injury epidemiologist whose pioneering research has transformed sports safety and injury prevention in Australia and worldwide. With over 800 publications and $24m inresearch funding, Caroline has led national and international initiatives in injury prevention, including through her role as Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Injury Prevention and leadership of major research centres. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Edith Cowan University, Caroline’s sustained leadership and renown for promoting women and early-mid career researchers in STEMM exemplifies the AAHMS Fellowship criteria, reflecting an exceptional contribution across health research, policy and education.