Professor Stephen Jan is an acknowledged authority in the field of health economics, especially as it relates to the economics of noncommunicable disease. The outcomes of his research have informed decisions around investment in health programs nationally and internationally, as well as contributed significantly to global dialogues around universal health coverage. His frequently world-first research achievements are matched by his leading discipline profile, evidenced by his exceptional level of peer funding and his highlevel appointments, including membership of the Commonwealth Government’s Primary Care Clinical Committee of the MBS Review Taskforce.