Professor Stuart Tangye heads the Immunology & Immunodeficiency Lab at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney. A Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher since 2018, he is internationally recognised for his expertise and leadership in the fields of human molecular and cellular immunology and inborn errors of immunity (IEI) which result in genetic immune diseases. Combined with his extensive leadership positions and networks, as well as his deep commitment to capacity building, mentoring and outreach, Professor Tangye would undoubtedly make valuable contributions to the work of the Academy.