Daniella is a Medical Science and Imaging PhD candidate with a significant interest in dementia prevention, prediction, and progression. The objective of my research is to develop a deeper understanding of mild behavioural impairment-apathy in dementia-free older adults by implementing a research framework that focuses on epidemiological and pathological biomarker differences among those with and without apathy, which may explain disparate Alzheimer Disease (AD) outcomes and ultimately reduce symptom burden. Identifying those with apathy prior to AD onset may provide an earlier opportunity for intervention and improve patient outcomes. Both my research and clinically relevant experience have allowed me to gain an appreciation for the mutually beneficial relationship that each contributes to theory and practical work.

Dr Xanthé Mallett is a forensic criminologist (University of Newcastle, Australia), author, television presenter, and social commentator. Xanthé specialises in re-investigating cold cases, often through the use of the mass media to generate leads. She also regularly contributes to news stories and is an active member of the community, supporting charity and community-based projects.

Lauren’s vision is for all Australians to be supported by a health care system that allows them to reach their full potential in life. Lauren has an international reputation for improving health care by creating knowledge, translating it into real-life scenarios, and evaluating improvements for people, providers, and funders. Her work spans general practice, community care, aged care, allied health, workforce development, digital health, and population health.

Emily Burch is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Lecturer at Southern Cross University. She holds a PhD in Type 2 Diabetes and her current research is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care people living with diabetes receive in both the Australian private and public health sectors. As the Course Coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management at Southern Cross University, Emily plays a pivotal role in shaping the education landscape in her field. Emily is a passionate science communicator who aims to amplify the impact of nutrition research through effective knowledge translation. With a commitment to providing research credibility and expertise, she actively works to bridge the gap between nutrition science and the practical implications for individual health.

Dr Joanna Harnett holds a Doctoral, Masters and Bachelors degree in Health Science majoring in Complementary Medicine. Joanna currently holds a full-time teaching and research position with the University of Sydney’s School of Pharmacy. An estimated 50% of the Australian population take or have taken a Complementary Medicine in the last 12 months. Despite the prevalent use, there is limited knowledge amongst health care professionals, regulatory bodies and the general public regarding the efficacy and safety of many of these medicines. Joanna is involved in a number of projects that aim to contribute towards education in, and quality use of Complementary Medicine. Joanna’s’ own PhD work investigated the role of probiotics in altering the intestinal microbiota, symptoms and quality of life in individuals with Coeliac disease.

Associate Professor Wheate completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with 1st class honours from the University of New South Wales whilst at the Australian Defence Force Academy. He then completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in medicinal chemistry under Professor J. Grant Collins. Since then he has worked in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences at the University of Western Sydney (Australia) and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science (Scotland) before taking up a position in the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney (Australia) in 2012.

In 2020, Associate Professor Wheate was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Sydney.

Associate Professor Wheate was previously the Program Director of the pharmacy undergraduate degrees at The University of Sydney and the Head of Cancer Research in the Faculty of Pharmacy.

Awards
The Australian Research Awards 2023, Best in Field (Inorganic Chemistry)
Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy, 2019
Royal Australian Chemical Institute Nyholm Lecturer, 2018

Dr Furfaro is a NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow within the Medical School, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. As a microbiologist, she is interested in microbes in the context of pregnancy and early life. Her research explores targeted antibiotic alternatives such as bacteriophage therapy to treat leading neonatal pathogens such as Group B Streptococcus. Lucy has a strong discovery to translation focus to her research and is an active science communicator.

I investigate bacteria, fungi and viruses and the effects of antimicrobial products. I am interested in the effect of antimicrobial compounds on microorganisms as well as microbial interactions with human and animal cells.

Professor Sunil Badve is a senior staff specialist nephrologist at St. George Hospital, Sydney and Conjoint Professor at UNSW Medicine and Health. His medical education has been at the University of Mumbai and the University of Ottawa. He also has a PhD from the University of Queensland. He is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology.

Professor Badve’s primary research focus is in clinical trials, meta-analyses and epidemiology, particularly in progression of chronic kidney disease, anticoagulation and treatment of cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease. He has received more than $12 million NHMRC research funding as a chief investigator.

Professor Badve is the Nephrology Subspecialty Editor for the Internal Medicine Journal and serves on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

Dr Peter Swoboda is a consultant cardiologist and senior Lecturer in the University of Leeds.

His main area of research is the relationship between exercise and cardiac disease. He is funded by the British Heart Foundation to carry out research into understanding risk of cardiac rhythm disturbance in sports people particularly as they get older. His other areas of research include studies to improve the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure.

His area of clinical expertise is in the field of cardiac imaging. He leads the cardiac MRI service at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals Trust and sits on the board of the British Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (BSCMR).