Professor Robert Newton
Professor Robert Newton, an exercise oncology expert, has published 542 journal articles with over 30,800 citations for a 96 h-Index. His work focuses on exercise medicine as neoadjuvant, adjuvant and rehabilitative cancer therapy to reduce side-effects and enhance effectiveness of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In 2018 he received the career achievement award from the […]
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 Christopher Blyth
Professor Christopher Blyth has made substantial contributions to health, informing international immunisation, infection prevention and management policy and practice. Professor Blyth’s research and advocacy has driven changes to immunisation programs in Australia and internationally. As a member of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI 2012-2021; co-chair from 2018-2021), he led Australia’s technical experts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]