Professor Anthony Weiss is an outstanding multifaceted biomedical innovator, mentor and leader. He is a world leader in molecular studies of human tropoelastin and its assembly to make three-dimensional elastin protein biomaterials. His many patents drove Elastagen’s recent commercial success in one of Australia’s largest healthcare transactions. Prominent innovation awards include the Prime Minister’s Prize, NSW Premier’s Prize, Order of Australia, Eureka Prize, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Clunies Ross Award, and Australian Academy of Science’s Ian Wark Medal.