Professor Linda Denehy is a physiotherapist and clinician researcher who has pioneered rehabilitation in the fields of critical care and cancer. Her research has led to improved patient outcomes before and following serious illness and pioneered a new career pathway for physiotherapists worldwide. She is the leading Australian researcher in preoperative exercise and her highly productive research career puts her in the top 0.1% of rehabilitation experts world-wide. Professor Denehy has made sustained contributions to health and medical sciences through high impact publications, conference organisation, educating consumers, committee memberships, mentorship of over 40 graduate researchers, academics and clinicians worldwide.