Professor John Rasko
Professor Rasko AO is an Australian pioneer in the application of adult stem cells and genetic therapy. He is a clinical haematologist, pathologist and scientist who has contributed to the understanding of stem cells and haemopoiesis, gene transfer technologies, oncogenesis, human aminoacidurias and non-coding RNAs. He serves on many committees including Chair, GTTAC – responsible […]
Professor Kathryn Refshauge
Professor Refshauge is an outstanding musculoskeletal researcher, of high international standing. Her research in back and neck pain has changed practice among educators and clinicians. She developed new care models and stimulated vigorous international debate about neck manipulation. She is a highly sought after keynote speaker for prestigious international conferences, and contributor to book chapters, […]
Professor Peter Schofield
Professor Peter Schofield is Executive Director and CEO of NeuRA – Neuroscience Research Australia – one of Australia’s leading independent neuroscience research centres, and Professor of Medicine at UNSW. His research has fundamentally altered the understanding of neurotransmitter signaling and has identified the role of genes that lead to neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders such as […]
Professor Nicholas Talley
Professor Nick Talley was appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (and Dean) of the Faculty of Health and Medicine at the University of Newcastle, Australia, in 2010. He was formerly Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida where he held the rank of Professor of Medicine and Professor of Epidemiology. He currently holds […]
Professor Maree Teesson
Professor Teesson is Director, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use and NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, UNSW. Her vision is to build the world’s leading dedicated translational research program for the prevention and treatment of comorbid mental health and substance abuse. She leads a large vibrant research centre (over 70 staff) […]
Professor John Thompson
Professor John Thompson is widely recognised as one of the world’s foremost authorities on melanoma and a leading surgical oncologist. He has published over 650 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He developed the isolated limb infusion regional chemotherapy technique and was one of the pioneers for sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma. He has been a […]
Professor Mathew Vadas
Professor Vadas has distinguished himself in the scientific, organisational and commercial spheres. His research work on the inflammatory response was recognised by his inaugural ISI Citation Laureateship with over 25,000 cites and H factor of 85. He originated and led the Hanson Centre for Cancer Research and now leads Centenary Institute; he originated several series […]
Professor Robyn Ward
Professor Robyn Ward was appointed as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney in 2017. Previously she has worked at the University of Queensland as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), and at The University of New South Wales as Clinical Associate Dean of the Prince of Wales Medical School […]
Professor Michael Kidd
Professor Michael Kidd AM is an academic general practitioner with a distinguished national and international reputation in health and medical science as a researcher, educator and medical leader. He is a highly regarded international leader in general practice and primary care, has a strong record of advocacy and public service, and has made many contributions […]