Professor Paul James
Professor Paul James epitomises the model of a clinician–scientist. He provides cutting edge clinical services to individual and their families, informed by his own and others’ research. He is a compassionate and effective physician, an innovative and skilled researcher and a teacher and mentor who inspires the next generation of multidisciplinary clinicians and scientists to […]
Professor Sarath Ranganathan
Professor Sarath Ranganathan is an international expert in paediatric lung disease, and his research has led to a paradigm shift in the understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis. He holds multiple significant roles: Head of the Melbourne Medical School (from Jan 2024) at The University of Melbourne, a respiratory physician at The Royal Children’s Hospital, […]
Deakin Distinguished Professor Anna Peeters
Deakin Distinguished Professor Anna Peeters is recognised as a world leader in public health research focused on population nutrition and obesity prevention. Her work has been dedicated to building evidence for more effective and equitable prevention and healthcare through a focus on capacity building, partnerships, and impact. Professor Peeters has published 280+ publications (10,000+ citations) […]
Professor Linda Denehy
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 […]
Professor Elizabeth Hartland
Professor Elizabeth Hartland is an international research leader in the field of microbiology and immunology. Her research informs fundamental knowledge of host-pathogen interactions and the development of anti-infective and immune-enhancing therapies that target the infection process. Her body of work has provided significant understanding of the pathogen-immune interface by defining the molecular mechanisms by which […]
Adjunct Professor Craig Rayner
Adjunct Professor Craig Rayner has excelled across research and development sectors as a prominent medicine developer against global health threats. He has led international efforts against COVID-19, and been an advisor to industry, governments, the WHO and NGOs. As an experienced executive, he has built companies to multibillion dollar value and is committed to improving […]