Professor Andreas Obermair
Professor Andreas Obermair is a gynaecologic oncologist, surgical teacher, researcher and consumer advocate. He holds a Level 2 NHMRC Investigator Leadership Fellowship (2021-25). Professor Obermair held numerous board positions on national and international bodies. His research influenced and continues to influence clinical management of patients with cervical, endometrial and vulvar cancer. He is a staunch […]
Professor Scott Bell
Professor Scott Bell is an internationally recognised respiratory physician and research leader. His key contribution is enhancing understanding of the mechanisms of infection acquisition and transmission in people with cystic fibrosis. He has >300 peer-reviewed publications including multiple clinical trials. His research has impacted on clinical care by influencing policy and practice internationally, particularly in […]
Professor Daniel Green
After establishing a world-first clinical exercise physiology service in a cardiac transplant unit, Professor Daniel Green’s research provided a compelling evidence-base for disease prevention by quantifying the mechanisms and benefits of novel interventions to prevent and manage cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Central to his discoveries was development of novel imaging techniques, now used worldwide, that directly […]
Professor Kim Delbaere
Professor Kim Delbaere has made major contributions to identifying risk factors for falls and sub-optimal ageing. With a background in physiotherapy, she has dedicated her research career to falls prevention, exercise interventions and the use of innovative health technology. Her overarching vision is for older Australians to understand and navigate better health trajectories through self-management. […]
Professor Dawn Bessarab
Professor Dawn Bessarab has shown exceptional Indigenous leadership, knowledge, expertise and contribution through research in Indigenous health and social work. Through development and application of clinical yarning in healthcare, clinicians and health practitioners are better equipped to engage more effectively with Aboriginal patients towards better health outcomes. Professor Bessarab’s leadership in the discipline of social […]
Professor Vanessa Hayes
Professor Vanessa Hayes is a genomicist and pioneer in mapping human genetic diversity and tumour genome complexities. She attracted global attention when she reported the first public sourced, African and indigenous genomes. Engaging with underserved populations, she has expanded the repertoire of known genetic variation, while championing the inclusion of non-Caucasians in the genome revolution. […]