Dr. Frank Quinn is the Medical Director for IVF Australia. With extensive experience and a reputation as a highly sought-after fertility specialist, Dr. Quinn’s expertise in fertility places him at the forefront of the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment.

One notable contribution to the field is his recognition of genetics and chromosome assessment, such as Advanced Embryo Selection, as a significant breakthrough in improving success rates. He possesses comprehensive knowledge and experience in addressing various aspects of infertility, including female and male infertility, as well as fertility preservation.

Dr. Quinn holds a particular interest in the utilization of freezing techniques to expand options for women who seek to preserve their fertility for medical or social reasons. Additionally, he actively supports and assists many single women and same-sex couples through the IVF Australia donor program, underscoring his commitment to providing inclusive and personalized care.

Dr. Quinn’s educational background includes initial training in obstetrics and gynaecology at St. George Hospital, Kogarah. He further pursued international experience in the UK, specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Upon returning to Australia, he completed his fellowship and subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI), along with a six-month fellowship in male infertility at the Lister Hospital in London.

I’m trained in psychiatry, addiction and public health medicine in both the U.K. and Australia and am currently a Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Queensland and in Departments of Psychiatry, Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University in Canada. I have published 376 full-length papers in peer-review journals on chronic disease, mental health, epidemiology/pharmaco-epidemiology & health services research. I was on the Federal Council of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) from 2016-18

David is Professor of Psychiatry at St Vincent’s Health and The University of Melbourne. He has wide clinical and research interests, encompassing schizophrenia and related disorders, bipolar disorder, cannabis abuse, OCD spectrum disorders and disorders of body image. He has published over 600 papers and chapters; and 22 books. His broader interests include music, literature, theatre and art.

Colleen Loo is a psychiatrist and clinical academic researcher of the University of New South Wales, based at the Black Dog Institute. She is an active clinician and researcher, and has had a role in developing and improving treatments for severe depression : electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and novel treatments for mood disorders, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and ketamine. She established the first randomised controlled trials of TMS, tDCS and ketamine in psychiatry in Australia. Her research program now also includes studies of psychedelic-assisted therapy. She has been active in establishing clinical practice guidelines and policy to facilitate the translation of new treatments into clinical practice. Her team of researchers also studies the use of brain stimulation to enhance cognitive functioning (in mood disorders and healthy ageing), and to treat disorders.

Dr. Strauss is a clinical and research psychiatrist with a special interest in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy. He is a MAPS trained therapist and currently an Investigator in 5 PAT trials in Melbourne. He is also currently a psychedelic psychotherapist using psilocybin in 2 of these trials. He is also an Honorary Senior Consultant at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

Dr Jordan Fulcher graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2003 and completed his cardiology specialty training at Royal Alfred Hospital in 2013. He completed a Masters in Clinical Trials Research in 2015 and submitted his PhD on statins, cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease at the University of Sydney in late 2016. He is involved in ongoing research in the same field at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre at the University of Sydney. Dr Fulcher has an active involvement in teaching, including lecturing and assessment for the Masters of Metabolic Health course at Sydney University, PBL tutoring for Sydney Medical School and summer scholarship student supervision at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre. He is a regular speaker at GP educational meetings. Dr Fulcher currently works as a VMO cardiologist at Strathfield Private Hospital and is an Honorary VMO at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He has worked regionally in Orange and Coffs Harbour as a locum consultant and VMO cardiologist over the last several years. He is fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and an associated member of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Dr Brett Knowles completed training in General Surgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital Melbourne in 2007. He then completed a year-long Australian fellowship in Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary surgery at Box Hill Hospital before heading to the United Kingdom for two years.

The first year was spent as a clinical fellow in Hepatobiliary and Transplantation Surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh working for Regius Professor James Garden. The second year was spent as the clinical and research fellow in the Hepatobiliary unit at Basingstoke NHS working for Mr Myrddin Rees. Basingstoke NHS is one of the leading European centres for liver and cytoreduction surgery in Europe.

Upon returning to Australia in late 2010, Dr Knowles commenced specialist practice in Melbourne with public appointments at St Vincent’s Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
He has an active involvement in teaching, surgical training and research and is committed to providing the highest standards of patient care.

As a licensed clinical psychologist working in forensic psychiatric care at one of Sweden’s largest forensic psychiatric facilities, I possess extensive hands-on experience in managing and treating individuals with severe mental illness. Currently pursuing my doctoral studies at Karolinska Institutet in clinical neuroscience, I am deeply invested in the field of adolescent mental health, particularly focusing on reducing suicide rates and enhancing recognition and access to evidence-based treatments for youth with severe mental illness. My research background primarily lies in psychiatric epidemiology and clinical trials, where I have contributed to advancing knowledge in adult psychiatric disorders. However, my recent focus has shifted towards understanding the importance of direct clinical approaches in addressing the mental health needs of adolescents. Drawing from my clinical expertise and research insights, I bring a unique perspective to the field, challenging notions of single therapy as the sole solution for severe mental illness. Recognizing the crucial role of medical treatment as a foundation for successful psychotherapeutic interventions in severely affected psychiatric patients, I aim to bridge the gap between various perspectives and contribute to the holistic and comprehensive care of individuals struggling with mental health challenges.

As a resident physician specialising in child and adolescent psychiatry at Stockholm Healthcare Services, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to my role. With a PhD and a background as a postdoctoral researcher in clinical neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University, my expertise lies in implementing direct clinical approaches to tackle the alarming rates of adolescent suicide and enhance the recognition and accessibility of evidence-based treatments for youth with severe mental illness. My research experience encompasses diverse areas such as psychiatric epidemiology, clinical trials, and genetics/epigenetics, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between biological, environmental, and social factors in mental health. By combining my clinical skills, academic achievements, and research acumen, I am dedicated to making a tangible impact on the lives of young individuals struggling with severe mental illness, working to ensure they receive the best possible care and support.

Dr Malinda Itchins BMedSci, MBBS(Hons1), PhD, FRACP, is a thoracic medical oncologist at Royal North Shore Hospital, GenesisCare, and North Shore Private. In 2020 she graduated from University of Sydney in her doctoral studies investigating drug resistance in ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer both preclinically and clinically. Malinda is a Board Director and the Lung Cancer Chair of the Clinical Oncology of Australia (COSA), and Advanced NSCLC Co-Chair for the Thoracic Oncology Group of Australasia (TOGA) Scientific Committee. She is Primary Investigator on multiple lung cancer clinical trials and her research focus to date has been in patterns of care, the real-world experience and drug resistance in oncogene driven lung cancers. She is passionate about the evolution of precision medicine and equity of access to care in thoracic cancers.

Dr Katherine Kenny is Deputy Director of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, and an ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow in the School of Social and Political Sciences at The University of Sydney. She gained her PhD in Sociology and Science Studies from the University of California, San Diego in 2015. Prior to joining The University of Sydney, she held positions as Postdoctoral Research Fellow, then Research Fellow at the Practical Justice Initiative and Centre for Social Research in Health at UNSW Sydney. Her research draws on social theory and qualitative methodologies to better understand how health and disease, (or illness and wellness) are understood, ‘treated’, experienced and made meaningful in clinical contexts and in everyday life.

PhD UC San Diego
MA UC San Diego
BSc(Hons) UNSW
BA UNSW

Alex Broom is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney. He is recognised as an international leader in sociology, with a specific interest in health, illness and care.