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Friends of Science in Medicine - supporter list as at 22 January 2012
Australian Supporters
Prof Michael Abramson, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology & Deputy Head, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive
Medicine, Monash University, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, The Alfred
Prof Robert Adams, MBBS MD FRACP, Director, The Health Observatory, Discipline of Medicine, The University of Adelaide
Prof David Allen, President of the Australian Physiological Society, Professor of Physiology, Sydney Medical School & Bosch
Institute (F13), University of Sydney
A/Prof Terri Allen, PhD, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, Monash University
Emeritus Prof Robin F Anders, BAgrSc PhD, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Technology & Engineering, La
Trobe University
Prof Michael Archer AM, BA(mcl) PhD FAA FRSN FRZSNSW FACE FWAAS, Director of the Australian Museum 1999-2003,
Dean of Science, UNSW 2004-2009, University of New South Wales
Prof David Armstrong, Visiting Professor Reproductive Medicine, Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of
Adelaide
Dr Peter C. Arnold, BSc MBBCh BA, Formerly Chairman, Federal AMA and Deputy President NSW Medical Board
Prof David Badcock, FAPS FASSA, Winthrop Professor, Australian Research Council, Australian Professorial Fellow, Human
Vision Laboratory, School of Psychology, The University of Western Australia
A/Prof Tony Badrick, BAppSc BSc BA MBA PhD FAIMS FAACB FAIM FACB FRCPA(Hon) FFSc(RCPA), Faculty of Health
Sciences and Medicine, Bond University
A/Prof Jonathan B. Baell, PhD, Special Fellow & Laboratory Head, Medicinal Chemistry, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of
Medical Research, Principal Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
Prof Mark S. Baker, BSc(Hons1) PhD, Professor of Proteomics, Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences, Macquarie
University
Dr Amanda Barnard, BSc PhD, Winner: 2009 IUPAP Computational Physicist of the Year; 2009 Banksia Award for
Environmental Research; 2009 Australian Davos Connection Leadership Award; 2009 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical
Scientist of the Year; 2010 Frederick White Prize; 2010 Eureka Prize for Scientific Research, VIC
A/Prof Les Barnsley. Head, B.Med(Hons) Grad.Dip.Epi PhD FRACP FAFRM(RACP), Department of rheumatology, Concord
Hospital Sydney
Emeritus Prof Mary Barton, BVSc PhD Dip Bact MBA FACVSc FASM HonDVSc, Emeritus Professor, University of South
Australia
Prof Mark Bassett, MB ChB MD FRACP, Director of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Canberra Hospital & ANU Medical
School
Emeritus Prof Tony Basten AO, MBBS FRACP FRCP FRCPA D.Phil FAA FTSE, Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney;
Conjoint Professor, University of New South Wales
Prof Louise Baur AM, BSc(Med) MBBS(Hons) PhD FRACP, Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, and Sydney School of
Public Health, University of Sydney
Prof Alan G Baxter, PhD MBBS, Director, Comparative Genomics Centre, Molecular Sciences, James Cook University
Prof Ken Beagley, PhD, Professor of Immunology and Deputy Director, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation,
Queensland University of Technology
Dr Malcolm W Begg, MBBS Univ Adel, FRACS, Rheumatologist. Private Practise
Emeritus Prof Michael J Bennett, MBChB MD FCOG(SA) FRANZCOG FRCOG DDU, Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, University of New South Wales
Laureate Prof Sam Berkovic AM, MD FAA FRACP FRS, Director, Epilepsy Research Centre, University of Melbourne
A/Prof Paul P Bertrand, BSc PhD, Head, Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology research group, Department of Physiology,
School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales
Prof William Blessing. Human Physiology, Flinders University.
Prof Nikolai Bogduk, BSc(Med) MBBS PhD MD DSc MMed Dip Anat FAFMM FAFRM FFPM(ANZCA), Conjoint Professor of
Pain Medicine, University of Newcastle , Newcastle Bone and Joint Institute
Prof Charlie Bond, PhD, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences; and Professorial Fellow, School of
Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Western Australia
Emeritus Prof Nigel W. Bond, BSc (Hons), PhD, FASSA, School of Psychology, University of Western Sydney
Prof Robert Booy, MBBS (Hons) MSc MD FRACP FRCPCH, Head of Clinical Research, National Centre for Immunisation
Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), Paediatrics & Child Health, Children's Hospital, Westmead, The University of Sydney
Prof Jonathan Borwein, FAAAS FRSC FAA, Professor Laureate, Director Centre for Computer Assisted Research Mathematics
and its Applications, CARMA, School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Newcastle University
Peter Bowditch, author, teacher, IT consultant, founder, The Australian Council against Health Fraud
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Prof Jeffrey Braithwaite, BA DipLR MIR MBA PhD FCHSM FAIM, Foundation Director, Australian Institute of Health
Innovation, Director, Centre for Clinical Governance Research, Professor of Health Systems Research, Faculty of Medicine,
University of New South Wales
Prof Allan Bretag, BSc PhD, Adjunct Professor, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia,
(Retired Professor of Physiology, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia), President, World
Alliance of Neuromuscular Disorder Associations (The Hague), Executive Board Member, Asian and Oceanian Myology Center
(Tokyo), Vice President and Director of Research, Muscular Dystrophy South Australia
Dr Martin Bridgstock, BSc PhD, Senior Lecturer, School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences, Griffith University
A/Prof James Brock, BSc(Hons) PhD, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Melbourne.
Prof Barry Brook, PhD, 2010 Community Science Educator of the Year award winner, Australian Research Council, Future
Fellow, Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change, Director of Climate Science, The Environment Institute, School of Earth &
Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide
Prof Peter Brooks AM, MD FRACP FAFRM FAFPHM FRCP (Glas,Edin ) MD Hon Causa ( Lund ), Director, Australian Health
Workforce Institute (AHWI), The University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Prof Simon Brookes, BSc(Hons) PhD, Head, Human Physiology, Convenor, Centre for Neuroscience, Flinders Medical Science
and Technology, School of Medicine, Flinders University
Prof Simon Brown, MBBS PhD FACEM, Professor in Emergency Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital and the University of Western
Australia, Head, Centre for Clinical Research in Emergency Medicine, Western Australian Institute for Medical Research.
Prof Nick Buckley, MD FRACP, Professor in Medicine, Medical Professorial Unit, POW Hospital Clinical School, University of
NSW, Consultant in Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
Prof Rachelle Buchbinder, MBBS(Hons) MSc PhD FRACP, Director, Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini
Hospital; Department, Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
Emeritus Prof Henry Burger AO, MD FRACP FCP FRCP FRCOG FRANZCOG FAA, Endocrinologist, Jean Hailes, Emeritus
Director, Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research
A/Prof Jennifer A Byrne, PhD, Acting Head, Children's Cancer Research Unit, Kids Research Institute, Associate Professor,
University of Sydney Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health
Niall Byrne, BSc(Biology), Creative Director, Science in Public, www.scienceinpublic.com.au
Prof Nuala M Byrne, BHMS MAppSc,PhD, Professor (Exercise Physiology and Energy Metabolism) , School of Exercise and
Nutrition Sciences & Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation , Queensland University of Technology
Prof David Callen, BSc PhD, Director, Centre for Personalised Cancer Medicine, Head, Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory
Prof James Cameron, MBBS MD BE(Elec) MEngSc FIEAust FCSANZ, Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Monash University,
Director, Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre, Professor of Engineering (Biomedical engineering), Department of Electronic
Engineering, La Trobe University
Prof Lesley Campbell, Director of Diabetes Services, St Vincent's Hospital, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, University of
New South Wales
Prof Jonathan Carapetis, MBBS PhD FRACP FAFPHM, Director, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, NT.
A/Prof Tim Carey, PhD (ClinPsych) MSc (Statistics), Associate Professor in Mental Health, Centre for Remote Health, a joint
centre of Flinders University and Charles Darwin University; and Central Australian Mental Health Service
Prof John Carlin, BSc(Hons) PhD AStat, Director, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU), Murdoch Children's
Research Institute, and Professorial Fellow (Biostatistics), University of Melbourne.
Prof Andrew Carr, MBBS MD FRACP FRCPA, Professor of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Head, HIV,
Immunology and Infectious Diseases Unit, Head, Clinical Research Program, Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent's
Hospital, HIV, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Dr Olivia Carter, BA BSc(Hons) PhD,NHMRC, Career Development Award (2010 – 2014), Psychological Sciences, Faculty of
Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
Prof David Celermajer, MBBS (Hons I)(Sydney) MSc (Oxon) PhD (London) DSc FRACP FAHA FCSANZ FHKCC FAA,
Scandrett Professor of Cardiology, Medicine, Central Clinical School, Heart Research Institute
Prof Simon Chapman, PhD FASSA, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney. NSW Premiers’ Cancer Researcher of the
Year 2008
Dr William (Bill) Chapman, MBBS Dip Obst RCOG FRACGP, General practice and Emergency Medicine
Prof William N Charman, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director, Monash Institute of
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University
Prof Georgia Chenevix-Trench, BA (Hons) PhD NHMRC, Senior Principal Research Fellow, and Head, Cancer Genetics
Laboratory, The Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Conjoint Professor, Division of Health Sciences, University of
Queensland
Prof Beng H Chong, MBBS PhD(Sydney) FRACP FRCPA FRCP(Glasgow), Director of Haematology, St George
Hospital/SEALS, Sydney and Professor of Medicine, St George Clinical School, University of New South Wales.
Prof Stephen Clarke, MD PhD FRACP, Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney, Director of Translational Cancer Research
Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital
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Prof Shaun P Collin, PhD, Western Australian Premiers Research Fellow, Neuroecology Group, School of Animal Biology and
the UWA Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia.
Prof Clare Collins, PhD BSc Dip Nutr&Diet Dip Clin Epi FDAA, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, NHMRC CDA Research
Fellow, Co-Director, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health,
The University of Newcastle
Laura E Collins, BAppSc(Hons), Physiotherapist, Private Practice
Dr Rhys Collins, BDS, Dentist, private practice
Emeritus Prof Max Coltheart AM , DSc Hon D Litt (Macq) FASSA FAA FBA, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Science,
Macquarie University, Honorary Professor of Psychology, University of Queensland
Dr Alexander Combes, PhD, Postdoctoral scientist in developmental genetics, University of Queensland
Prof Alan Connelly, PhD, Deputy Director, Brain Research Institute, Florey Neuroscience Institutes, and Adjunct Prof of Physics,
University of Melbourne.
A/Prof Matthew Cook, MB BS PhD FRACP FRCPA FFSc, Director of Immunology and Translational Research, The Canberra
Hospital, Associate Professor, Australian National University
Scientia Prof David Cooper AO, Scientia Professor of Medicine, University of New South Wales and a Fellow of the Australian
Academy of Science (FAA), Director of the Kirby Institute for infection and immunity in society, Sydney, Australia.
Prof Mark Cooper, MBBS PhD FRACP FAHA FASN, Head, Vascular Division, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Research Institute,
Melbourne, Victoria
Prof Marcello Costa, FAA, Professor of Neurophysiology, Flinders University
A/Prof Mark G Coulthard, MBBS PhD FRACP FCICM, Head, Academic Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, Staff
Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care, General Paediatric Private Practice Clinic, Visiting Scientist, Queensland Institute of
Medical Research, Royal Children's Hospital, University of Queensland
Prof Alex Crandon, MB BS(Syd) PhD(Leeds) FRCOG(Lond) FRANZCOG CGO, Gynaecological Oncologist, Director, Qld
Centre for Gynaecological Cancer, Queensland
Prof Kevin Croft, BAppChem (Curtin) PhD (WAust), Professorial Fellow, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of
Western Australia
Prof Suzanne Crowe AM, MBBS FRACP MD NHMRC, Head, Centre for Virology, Burnet Institute
Prof Philip Crowe, MBBS DPhil(Oxon) FRCSC FRACS Dipl H Ed. Professor of Surgery, University of New South Wales,
Prince of Wales Hospital
Prof Jonathan G. Crowston, BSc MBBS PhD FRCOphth FRANZCO, Head, Glaucoma Research Unit and Managing Director,
CERA, Ringland Anderson Professor, Head of Ophthalmology, University of Melbourne, Director, Centre for Eye Research
Australia, Victoria
Emeritus Prof Geoff Cumming, BSc DipEd(Monash) DPhil(Oxford), FAPS, School of Psychological Science, La Trobe
University
Prof John Daubenton, BSc MBBCh (Wits) MD (Cape Town) DCH (SA) FCP (Paed) (SA) FRACP (Paediatrics), Director of
Paediatrics, Royal Hobart Hospital & State-wide Director, Paediatric Oncology, University of Tasmania
A/Prof Megan Davidson, BAppSc(Physio) Curtin, PhD ,Associate Professor, Head of Department of Physiotherapy, School of
Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University
Prof Susan R. Davis, MBBS FRACP PhD, Professor of Women's Health and NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Director, the
Women's Health Research Program, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and
Preventive Medicine, Monash University
Prof Ric Day AM, MD FRACP, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, University of New South Wales &
St Vincent's Hospital
Prof David de Kretser, MBBS MD FRACP FAA FTSE, Monash University.
A/Prof Keith Dear, MA MSc PhD, Associate Professor of Biostatistics, ANU, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population
Health, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australian National University
Prof Chris B Del Mar, MA MB BChir MD FRACGP FAFPHM, Professor of public health, Faculty of Health Sciences and
Medicine, Bond University
Dr Haryana Dhillon, BSc MA(psych) PhD, ALTG-PoCOG Lung Cancer Research Fellow, Psycho-Oncology Cooperative
Research Group, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Cancer
Survivorship Research Group, Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-based Decision-making, Central Clinical School,
Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
A/Prof John Dixon, MBBS PhD FRACGP DipRAGOG, Head of Obesity Research Unit at the Monash University School of
Primary Health Care, Senior Clinical Scientist at the Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne
Dr Peter R Dodd, PhD, Reader in Biochemistry, SCMB, University of Queensland
Dr Geoff Donegan, BSc(Hons) BMBS (Hons) FRACP, Paediatrician, Royal Hobart Hospital
Prof Brian Draper, MBBS MD FRANZCP, Professor (Conjoint), School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Academic
Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Euroa Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital
Prof Neil Drew, BA(Hons) PhD, Assistant Provost, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Western Australia
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Prof Peter Drummond, BSc (Hons) PhD, School of Psychology, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Dr Paul Duggan, MB BS FACEM, Head of Unit (Gynaecology), Royal Adelaide Hospital, Senior Lecturer, Discipline of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chair, MBBS Assessment Committee, The University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital
A/Prof Emma Duncan, MBBS MRCP PhD FRACP LMusA, Senior Staff Specialist, Endocrinology, Royal Brisbane and
Women’s Hospital, Associate Professor, University of Queensland, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences; Affiliated
Senior Research Officer, UQ Diamantina Institute &UQ Centre for Clinical Research.
Emeritus Prof John M Dwyer AO, PhD FRACP FRCPI, Doc Uni (Hon) ACU. Emeritus Professor of Medicine University of New
South Wales, Founder of the Australian Health Care Reform Alliance, Clinical consultant to the NSW Government’s Inter-
Agency committee on Health Care fraud.
Prof Peter Eastwood, PhD, Winthrop Professor and Director, Centre for Sleep Science, University of Western Australia. NHMRC
Senior Research Fellow, West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, Department of Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep
Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA.
A/Prof John Eden, MB BS MD FRCOG FRANZCOG CREI, Reproductive Endocrinology University of New South Wales,
Director Barbara Gross Research Unit RHW, Director Sydney Menopause Centre RHW, Director Women’s Health and Research
Institute of Australia
Rowan English, DipAppSci (P&O) M.App.Sci (Human Movt), MBA, Head of Department, National Centre of Prosthetics &
Orthotics, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University
Prof Murray Esler AM, NHMRC SPRF, Senior Director, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Honorary Professor of
Medicine, Monash University, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
A/ Prof Kieran Fallon, MD (ANU) MBBS (Hons) MExSpSc MHEd FACSP, Faculty of Medicine, Australian National
University, Canberra, Head, Department of Sports Medicine, Australian Institute of Sport
Prof Randall Faull, MBBS FRACP FRCP PhD, Dean and Director of the Medical Program, University of Adelaide, Senior
Consultant in Nephrology, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Prof Mark A Febbraio, PhD NHMRC, Senior Principal Research Fellow, Head, Cellular & Molecular Metabolism Laboratory,
Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Emeritus Prof Michael Field, Sydney Medical School (Northern), Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney
Prof Jock Findlay AO, PhD DSc, NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow & Head, Female Reproductive Biology, at Prince
Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Honorary Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Monash University, Chairperson,
Embryo Research Licensing Committee of the NHMRC, Chairperson, Infertility Treatment Authority of Victoria, Chair, Bio21
Scientific Advisory Committee
Prof Simon Finfer, MBBS FRCP (UK) FRCA FCICM, Senior Staff Specialist in Intensive Care, Royal North Shore Hospital of
Sydney and Sydney Adventist Hospital, Professorial Fellow, The George Institute for Global Health, Adjunct Professor, Sydney
Medical School, University of Sydney.
Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor, Monash University, Chairman, Cosmos Media (Publisher of Cosmos Magazine)
Prof Judith Finn, PhD MEdSt GradDipPH BSc DipAppSc RN RM ICCert FRCNA, Clinical Epidemiologist, Discipline of
Emergency Medicine (M516), School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care (SPARHC), The University of Western
Australia
Prof Paul R. Fisher, BSc(Hons) MSc PhD MASM, Professor of Microbiology, Head of Department of Microbiology, Associate
Dean (Research) of Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering at La Trobe University, 2007 Australasian Science Prize,
Chair in Microbiology, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Science, Technology & Engineering, La Trobe University
A/Prof Peter Flett, MBBS FRACP FAFRM AFRACMA. Clinical Associate Professor, University of Tasmania, State-Wide
Director, Paediatric Rehabilitation, Tasmania, Paediatric Rehabilitation Specialist, State-Wide Director, Paediatric Rehabilitation,
The Royal Hobart Hospital
Prof Simon Foote, MBBS FFSc(RCPA) DSc FTSE, Australian School of Advanced Medicine, Macquarie University
Prof Bruce Foster AM, MBBS MD FRACS, Chairman Bone Growth Foundation, Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Women's and
Children's Hospital, South Australia
Prof Richard Fox AM, MBBS PhD FRACP, Director of Research, Research Directorate, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne,
Victoria
Dr Oliver Frank, MBBS PhD FRACGP FACHI, University Senior Research Fellow, Discipline of General Practice, School of
Population Health and Clinical Practice, The University of Adelaide
Prof Ian Frazer, MB ChB Edin MD, CEO and Director of Research, Translational Research Institute Pty Ltd, Research Leader,
Epithelial Cancer Division, University of Queensland Diamantina Unit
Prof Lin Fritschi, MBBS PhD FAFPHM, Western Australian Institute for Medical Research, The University of Western Australia
Dr Evelyn Funk, MBChB MMed (paeds) FRACP, Paediatrician, Mersey Community Hospital, Tasmania
Prof John B Furness, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
Prof Simon Gandevia, FAA FRACP DSc MD PhD MBBS, Deputy Director, Neuroscience Research Australia, (formerly Prince
of Wales Medical Research Institute),NSW
A/Prof Maher K Gandhi, MBChB FRCP FRCPath FRACP PhD, 1. Lab Group Leader, Clinical Immunohaematology Lab,
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Institute of Medical Research; 2. Consultant Haematologist, Department of Haematology, Princess Alexandra Hospital; 3. Chair,
Metro South Human Research Ethics Committee.
Prof R A (‘Frank’) Gardiner AM, MBBS MD FRACS FRCS, Professor of Urology, The University of Queensland, Consultant
Urologist, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
Emeritus Prof Laurie Geffen, AM, MB BCh BMed Sci hons MSc(Rand);MA, DPhil (Oxon) MD hon (Flinders) FRACP
FRANZCP, Emeritus Professor of Human Physiology, Flinders University, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, University of
Queensland, Honorary Professor of Medical Education, China Medical University, Former Dean of Medicine, Flinders University
& University of Queensland, Former Chair of the Postgraduate Medical Council of Queensland
Prof Ian Gibbins, BSc(Hons) (Zoology) PhD (Zoology) Fil.dr (h.c), Professor of Anatomy & Histology, Anatomy & Histology
Dr Karen J. Gibson, MBBS BMedSc PhD. Senior lecturer in Physiology, Dept of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences,
University of New South Wales
A/Prof Mark Glyde, BVSc MACVSc MVS HDipUTL DiplomateECVS, Associate Professor, Small Animal Surgery, School of
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University
Emeritus Prof James Goding, MBBS (Monash), BMedSc (Melb) PhD (Melb) FRCPA, Department of Physiology, Monash
University
Prof Jack Goldblatt AM, MB ChB MD FRACP, Director Genetic Services & Familial Cancer Program of Western Australia,
Clinical Professor, School of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Western Australia
Prof Paul N. Goldwater, FRACP FRCPA, Senior Consultant, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, SA Pathology (North
Adelaide) and University of Adelaide School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health
Prof Greg Goodall, Centre For Cancer Biology, SA Pathology, School of Molecular and Biomedical Science, University of
Adelaide, Department of Medicine, University of Adelaide
Prof Tom Gordon, MBBS FRACP FRCPA PhD MD, Head of Immunology, SA Pathology and Flinders University
Emeritus Prof Kerry Goulston AO, MD FRACP, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
Dr Jenny Gowan, PhD DGrad Dip Comm Pharm PhC FACPP FPS AACPA MSHPA, Consultant Pharmacist MediCom; Centre
for Medicines Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University; Director North Melbourne
MediCare Locals
Prof Robert M. Graham AO, FAA MD MBBS FRACP FACP FAHA FCSANZ, Des Renford Professor of Medicine, University
of New South Wales and Fellow, Australian Academy of Science; Executive Director, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute,
Sydney, Australia.
A/Prof Carol Grech, RN DipApSc(Nsg) BN (Ed) GradDip(CritCare) MN PhD, Acting Head, School of Nursing and Midwifery,
Division of Health Science, University of South Australia
Dr Cathy Grech, MBBS FRACGP, Lecturer, Department of General Practice, Monash University
Dr Michael Green, Senior Research Officer, Neuroscience Research Australia, University of New South Wales
Prof Eric Haan AO, BMedSc MBBS FRACP, Clinical Affiliate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Adelaide and
Clinical Geneticist, South Australian Clinical Genetics Service, SA Pathology at Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide.
Prof Marion Haas, BPhty (UQ), GradDipAppEpi (NSW DET), MPH (Syd), PhD (Syd), Professor of Health Economics, Core
Member, Centre for Health Economics Research & Evaluation, Member, International Health Economics Association, Member,
Australian Health Economics Society, University of Technology, Sydney
Prof Michelle Haber AM, PhD Hon DSc (UNSW), Executive Director, Children’s Cancer Institute Australia for Medical
Research, Conjoint Professor, University of New South Wales
Prof Paul Haber, MD FRACP FAChAM, Medical Director, Drug Health Services, Sydney and South West Sydney Local Health
Districts, Head, Discipline of Addiction Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney.
A/Prof Rainer Viktor Haberberger, A/Prof for Neuroscience in Anatomy & Histology, Anatomy & Histology/School of Medicine,
Flinders University
Martin Hadley, Barrister, Committee member, Australian Skeptics Inc
Prof David J Handelsman, Director, ANZAC Research Institute; Head, Andrology Dept, Concord Hospital and Associate Dean,
University of Sydney
Emeritus Prof Christopher J Handley, BA(Hons) PhD DipEd(Tert) DSc, Emeritus Professor of Human Biosciences, School of
Public Health and Human Biosciences, La Trobe University
A/Prof Emanuela Handman, PhD, Honorary Research Associate and Member, The Walter and Eliza Hall, Institute of Medical
Research, Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Monash University.
A/Prof. Anthony J. Hannan, PhD, ARC Future Fellow (FT3) / Honorary NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, Florey Neuroscience
Institutes, Melbourne Brain Centre, University of Melbourne
Prof Edna C Hardeman, BSc(Hons) PhD (Stanford) Chair (Research) and Head, Department of Anatomy, Head of
Neuromuscular and Regenerative Medicine Unit, School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales
Prof David L Hare, MBBS DPM FRACP, Cardiovascular Research Domain Coordinator, Senior Cardiologist, Director of
Research, Cardiology Department, Director, Heart Failure Services, Austin Health, Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne
Prof David C Harris, MD BS FRACP, Associate Dean & Head of School, Sydney Medical School, Westmead Clinical School,
Westmead Millennium Institute for Medical Research, University of Sydney
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A/Prof John H Harris, BVSc PhD (Zoology), Associate Professor (Adjunct ), Dept Environmental Management & Ecology, La
Trobe University.
Dr Ken Harvey, MBBS FRCPA, Chair of the Governing Council of Health Action International, Asia Pacific (HAIAP), Latrobe
University
Prof Richard P Harvey PhD FAA, NHMRC Australia Fellow, Deputy Director and Head, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
Division ,Sir Peter Finley Professor (University of New South Wales), Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
A/Prof Ross Haslam, MBBS FRACP, Neonatal Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health Network & Adelaide University,
Women's & Children's Hospital
Dr Simon Hauser, MBBS FRACP, Clinical Services Director, Paediatrics, The Northern Hospital, Vic
A/Prof Margaret Hellard, MBBS PhD FAFPHM FRACP, Director, Centre for Population Health, Head, Hepatitis Services in the
Infectious Diseases Unit, Alfred Hospital, honorary appointment , Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash
University
Dr. Bronwyn Hemsley, PhD CPSP, Speech Pathology (Senior Lecturer), NHMRC Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Humanities and
Social Science, Faculty of Education & Arts, The University of Newcastle
A/Prof Marie E Herberstein, PhD, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Macquarie University
Prof Rob Herbert, The George Institute for Global Health and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney.
A/Prof Michael Hickey, BSc(Hons) PhD, NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, Monash
University
A/Prof Andrew F Hill, BSc(Hons) PhD DIC, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry
and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne.
A/Prof Catherine Hill, MBBS MD MSc FRACP, Staff Specialist, Rheumatology Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Clinical
Associate Professor, University of Adelaide
Prof Janet Hiller, MPH PhD FPHAA, Associate Dean (Research), Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences,
Australian Catholic University
Prof Douglas Hilton, PhD FAA, Director, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Research Professor of Medical Biology, Head,
Department of Medical Biology, University of Melbourne
Dr Ian W Hocking, MBBS MRACMA FRCOG FRANZCOG, Consultant Gynaecologist to Calvary Central Districts Private
Hospital, The Memorial Hospital, Lyell McEwin Health Service, Clinical Lecturer O & G, University of Adelaide
Prof Philip Hodgkin, BSc(Hons) PhD, Head, Immunology Division, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. Honorary Professorial
Fellow, University of Melbourne.
Prof Philip Hogg, BSc PhD, 2010 Eureka Prize Winner: Medical Research Translation, Lowy Cancer Research Centre, University
of New South Wales
Dr Robin Holliday, PhD FRS FAA, Molecular Genetics, Scientist, author and sculptor, NSW
Prof Nick Hoogenraad, PhD, Charles La Trobe Professor, Executive Director, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, Head,
School of Molecular Sciences
Prof John J Hopwood AM, FAA PhD FRCPA(Hon), Head, Lysosomal Diseases Research Unit, a research centre of SA,
Pathology at Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, Board Member, South Australian Health and Medical Research
Institute, [SAHMRI], Chair, SAHMRI Research Committee
Dr Alexis J Hure, BND (Hons I) PhD AdvAPD, Research Fellow, Research Centre for Gender, Health and Ageing, University of
Newcastle
Karalyn J Huxhagen, B.Pharm FPS AACPA, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Pharmacist of the Year 2010, Professional
Programs Manager, AFS Friendly Care Pharmacy, Mackay, Queensland
Prof Michael J Hynes, BAgSci. PhD FAA, Professor of Genetics, Department of Genetics, University of Melbourne
Dr Sue Ieraci, MBBS FACEM, Public Hospital Emergency Physician, Senior Staff Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Bankstown
Hospital, University of Sydney
Gemma Jacklyn, BAppSc(physio) MPH, Associate Lecturer, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Sydney
Chris Jackson, APAM MPA APA, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Director, Precision Physio, NSW
Winthrop Prof Ian Jacobs, BAppSc DipEd PhD RN FRCNA FACAP FERC, Professor of Resuscitation and Pre-Hospital Care,
Discipline of Emergency Medicine, University of Western Australia, Clinical Services Director; St John Ambulance (WA)
Prof David James, FAA, NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow; Director, Diabetes & Obesity Research Program, Garvan
Institute of Medical Research; Professor (Adjunct), School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, Faculty of Science, The
University of New South Wales and Dept of Medicine, University of Sydney
A/Prof Hubertus PA Jersmann ,MBBS MD PhD FRACP, Respiratory and Sleep Physician, Dept Thoracic Medicine, Royal
Adelaide Hospital
A/Prof Damien Jolley, MSc (Epidemiology) MSc DipEd, A Stat, Associate Professor and Senior Biostatistician, School of Public
Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
Prof Graeme Jones, MBBS (Hons) FRACP FAFPHM, Head, Musculoskeletal Unit, Menzies Research Institute, University of
Tasmania
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Prof Peter Jones, MBBS(Syd) PhD DCH(Lon) FRACP, Head of School- Medicine, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences &
Medicine, Bond University
Dr Kristina Kairaitis, BSc(Hons) MBBS (Hons) FRACP PhD, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Sleep Medicine, Sydney
Medical School, University of Sydney, NHMRC Health Professional Training Fellow, Staff Specialist, Department of Respiratory
and Sleep Medicine, Westmead Hospital
A/Prof Frini Karayanidis, School of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle Dr Annette Katelaris, MBBS MPH FRACGP, Editor, Medical Journal of Australia (MJA), General Practitioner and former
Medical Editor of Australian Doctor and 6minutes.com
Prof Connie H Katelaris, MBBS PhD FRACP Professor, Immunology & Allergy University of Western Sydney and
Campbelltown Hospital
Dr Damien Keating, PhD, ARC Future Fellow, Head, Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Laboratory, Department of Human
Physiology, Flinders University
Prof Richard Kefford AM, MBBS PhD FRACP, Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney at Westmead Hospital
David Kennedy, PhD Student, Neuroscience Research Australia, Physical Therapist, University of New South Wales
Dr Robert Kidd, BA (Hons) PhD, Adjunct A/Prof, Anatomy, University of Western Sydney
Prof Nicholas J C King, MBChB PhD FRCPA, (Hon) President, Federation of Immunological Societies of Asia-Oceania,
Treasurer, International Union of Immunological Societies, Professor of Immunopathology and Head, Discipline of Pathology,
Bosch Institute, School of Medical Sciences and Sydney Institute of Emerging infectious diseases and Biosecurity (SEIB), Sydney
Medical School
Prof Steven Krilis, MB BS UNSW PhD Syd FRACP, Professor St. George Hospital, University of New South Wales
Prof Henry Krum, MBBS PhD FRACP FCSANZ, Head of Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Director, Monash Centre of
Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics
Prof Rakesh K. Kumar, MBBS PhD MD FRCPA(Hon) FFSc (RCPA), Professor of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences,
University of New South Wales
Prof Sharad Kumar, NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, Co-Director, Centre for Cancer Biology
Emeritus Prof Sam Lake, BSc PhD, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Monash University
Prof Graham D Lamb, MSc PhD, NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University
Emeritus Prof Robert Leckey, PhD, Department of Physics, La Trobe University
Prof Christopher Levi, BMedSci, MBBS FRACP, Conjoint Professor of Medicine (Neurology), University of Newcastle,
Director, Acute Stroke Services, Hunter Stroke Service, Senior Staff Neurologist, John Hunter Hospital
Dr Robert H Loblay, MBBS PhD FRACP, Senior Lecturer in Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Sydney,
Director, Allergy Unit, Department of Clinical Immunology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Prof Ray Lowenthal AO, MBBS MD FRCP FRACP FAChPM, Consultant clinical haematologist/medical oncologist, Royal
Hobart Hospital Clinical Professor, University of Tasmania Member, Menzies Research Institute, University of Tasmania
Emeritus Scientia Prof Eugenie R Lumbers, FAA FRSN, Professorial appointments held at UNSW, University of Newcastle &
University of Queensland
Prof Joe Lynch, PhD, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland.
Peter Macinnis, BSc Dip.Ed MEd, Sydney-based science writer; Winner Children's Book Council of Australia Eve Pownall book
of the year, (Information Books), 2010, CBCA Eve Pownall Honour Book, 2008, Royal Zoological Society of NSW Whitley
Award Winner, 2000.
Prof Joel Mackay, PhD NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, School of Molecular Bioscience, University of Sydney
Prof Alastair H. MacLennan AO, MB ChB MD FRCOG FRANZCOG, Head of Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School
of Paediatrics & Reproductive Health, The Women's and Children's Hospital, The University of Adelaide
Dr Alice MacLennan, MB ChB DCH (Diploma of Child Health), Clinical Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, The University of Adelaide
Prof Malcolm Macmillan, DSc FAPS FASSA, Professorial Fellow, Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne
Prof Donna Mak, Head Population and Preventive Health, School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia, WA
Prof Elizabeth Manias, RN CertCritCare BPharm MPharm MNurs PhD FRCNA MPSA MSHPA, Melbourne School of Health
Sciences, The University of Melbourne
Clinical Professor Guy Marks, MBBS PhD FRACP FAFPHM, Head of Respiratory and Environmental Epidemiology, Woolcock
Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Respiratory Physician, Liverpool Hospital
Prof John Marley, MD MBChB FRCP(Edin) FRACGP FACRRM DA DRCPG FPCert MAICD, Faculty of Health Sciences, The
University of Queensland
Loretta Marron, BSc AssocDip(Bus) AAII MACS, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of “Friends of Science in Medicine”, Twice
the recipient of the “Skeptic of the Year” award.
Jennifer Martin, (School of Medicine) UQ, Princess Alexandra Hospital and Translational Research Institute, University of
Queensland Prof Paul R Martin, BSc(Hons) PhD Professor of Experimental Ophthalmology, Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney.
Prof Rebecca S Mason, MBBS PhD, Department of Physiology and Bosch Institute, University of Sydney
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Laureate Prof Colin Masters, MD BMedSc (Hons) MBBS MD, Hon DLitt WAust, FRCPath FRCPA FAA FTSE, Centre for
Neuroscience, University of Melbourne, Principal Investigator, Executive Director, Mental Health Research Institute, Dementia
Collaborative Research Centres (DCRC), Research and Development Advisory Board, Prana Biotechnology Limited, Executive
Director of the Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria (Australia) and an ex-founding Director of Prana.
Emeritus Prof Colin Matthews, MD (Adel) (ad eundem gradum), FRANZCOG, CREI, University of Adelaide
Prof Grant McArthur, MBBS (Hons) PhD FRACP NHMRC, Practitioner Fellow, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Head Cancer
Therapeutics Program, Director Skin and Melanoma Service, Professorial Fellow University of Melbourne, Divisions of Cancer
Medicine and Research. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Prof Robyn McDermott, MBBS FAFPHM MPH PhD, Professor of Public Health, NHMRC Practitioner Fellow, Director: SA/NT
DataLink, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia
Prof Robert McLachlan, MBBS FRACP PhD, Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Department of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, Monash University, Director, Andrology Australia
Dr John McLennan, MBBS FRACP, Paediatrician, Royal Children's Hospital, Monash University.
Prof John J McNeil AM, MBBS MSc PhD FRACP,FAFPH, Head, Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive
Medicine, Alfred Hospital
Prof Julian Mercer, BSc(Hons) PhD, Director, Centre Cellular and Molecular Biology, Co-Director Molecular and Medical
Research Special Research Centre, Deakin University
A/Prof Peter Middleton, MBBS (Hons) BSc(Med) with Distinction, PhD, FRACP, Clinical Associate Professor, Sydney Medical
School, CF Centre Director, Dept of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, Westmead Hospital
Emeritus Prof Jacques Miller, FRS FAA MD PhD DSc, Foreign Member of the US National Academy of Sciences
Prof John Mills, SB MD FACP FRACP AFRCPA, Founder of TissuPath Specialist Pathology, Melbourne; Infectious Diseases
Physician, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne; Professor of Medicine at Monash University, Melbourne and the University of
California, San Francisco.
Prof Adrian Mindel, MD FRCP FRACP, Professor of Sexual Health Medicine, Director, STI Research Centre (STIRC), Medicine,
Westmead Clinical School, Westmead Hospital , The University of Sydney
Prof Grant Morahan, PhD, Laboratory Head/Director, Centre for Diabetes Research, Centre for Medical Research, UWA (CMR)
Prof Eric Morand, MBBS(Hons) FRACP PhD, Deputy Head, Department of Medicine, Southern Clinical School Head, Arthritis
Research Group, Monash Centre for Inflammatory Diseases
Prof Trevor Mori, PhD (UWA), NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western
Australia
Prof Brian J Morris, PhD DSc FAHA, Professor of Molecular Medical Sciences, School of Medical Sciences and Bosch Institute,
Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney
Prof Rob Morrison OAM, PhD, Professorial Fellow, School of Education, Flinders University
Dr Geraldine Moses, BPharm DClinPharm FPS FACP AACPA MSHP MRPharmS, 2002- Australian Pharmacist of the Year,
Consultant Pharmacist, Drug Safety Researcher, Qld.
Dr Brian P Mulhall, MA MB BChir MPH FRCP FAChSHM DTM&H, Senior Staff Specialist and Clinical Senior Lecturer,
Sexual Health Clinic, Coffs Harbour, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Branch Chair, IUSTI Asia-Pacific,
International Advisor, Royal College of Physicians
Emeritus Prof Andrew Murray, School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University.
Prof Ian F. Musgrave, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, Convener, Toxicology
Special Interest Group, ASCEPT, University of Adelaide
Prof John Myburgh, MBBCh PhD FANZCA FCICM, Professor of Critical Care Medicine, University of New South Wales;
Director, Division of Critical Care and Trauma, George Institute for Global Health; Senior Physician, Department of Intensive
Care Medicine, St George Hospital, Sydney; President, College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand.
Prof Tricia Nagel, MBBS FRANZCP PhD, Professor: Menzies School of Health Research, Flinders University, Adjunct
Associate Professor: James Cook University, Charles Darwin University, Consultant Psychiatrist, Top End Mental Health
Services, Head, Mental Health, Wellbeing and Chronic Diseases Division, Menzies School of Health Research
Prof Rhonda Nay, RN BA MLitt PhD FRCNA FCN FAAG, Professor of Interdisciplinary Aged Care, Director, Institute for
Social Participation, Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing (AIPCA), TIME, La Trobe University
Prof Bruce Neal, MB ChB PhD FRCP FAHA, Senior Director, Professor of Medicine, University of Sydney, Chair, Australian
Division of World Action on Salt and Health, The George Institute for Global Health
Prof Brett Neilan, ARC Federation Fellow 2008 - 2013, School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, The University of
New South Wales, Eureka Prizes for Scientific Research (2001), Multidisciplinary Research (2005), and Water and
Environmental Research (2009)
Prof Mark Nelson, MBBS(Hons) MFM FRACGP FAFPHM PhD, Senior Member, Menzies Research Institute Tasmania, Chair of
General Practice, School of Medicine, University of Tasmania
Prof Lyndsey Nickels, BA Reading PhD(Lond), Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders, Dept
of Cognitive Science, Macquarie University
Prof Garth Nicholson, MBBS PhD, Neurogenetics, The ANZAC Research Institute, Concord Hospital, University of Sydney
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A/Prof Flemming Nielsen, Paediatrics, Notre Dame University, WA
A/Prof Lisa Nissen, BPharm PhD FPS FHKAPh FSHP, Associate Professor (QUM), School of Pharmacy, Deputy-Director,
Centre for Safe and Effective Prescribing (CSEP), Program Coordinator - Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy
A/Prof Mark B Nottle, PhD, Reproductive Biotechnology Group, School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health & Centre for
Stem Cell Research, Robinson Institute, University of Adelaide
Emeritus Prof Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE, FAA MBBS BSc(Med) PhD HonMDMainz HonMDNcl HonMDLeeds HonDScSyd
HonDScQld HonLLDMon FRCP FRACP FRACMA FRACOGHon FRSE FTS PresAA FRS, Australian of the Year, 2000,
Chairman, Advisory Committee of the Global Foundation, Department of Pathology, The University of Melbourne
Prof Daniel O'Connor, MD FRANZCP, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, School of Psychology and Psychiatry, Monash
University
Prof Liam O'Connor, BSc(Hons) PhD, Professor of Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Science, Technology &
Engineering La Trobe University and Division Head, Systems Biology and Personalised Medicine, The Walter & Eliza Hall
Institute of Medical Research
Prof Ian Olver AM, MBBS MD PhD CMin FRACP MRACMA FAChPM, Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Council Australia,
Adjunct Professor, Discipline and School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine,
University of Sydney, Honorary Associate, Department of Medical Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Prof John K. Olynyk, MBBS BMedSc FRACP MD, Director, Department of Gastroenterology, Fremantle Hospital
Prof Peter O'Meara, BHA MPubPol PhD, Professor of Rural and Regional Paramedicine, La Trobe Rural Health School, Faculty
of Health Sciences, Bendigo, La Trobe University
Prof George Paxinos AO, DSc FASSA FAA, NHMRC Australia Fellow, Professor of Psychology and Medical Sciences,
Neuroscience Research Australia, NSW
A/Prof Michael Perry, MRurSc PhD, Associate Professor, Gastrointestinal Microcirculation and Inflammation, Clinical
Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of New South Wales
A/ Prof. Ossie M Petrucco, MBBS FRANZCOG FRCOG,CREI, Robinson Institute Adelaide University
Prof Marian Pitts, BA PhD (University of Wales) MBPS, La Trobe University, Director of the Australian Research Centre in Sex,
Health and Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne
A/Prof Irina Pollard, BSc PhD, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Macquarie University
A/Prof John Power, Assistant Dean Medical and Health Science Programs, Flinders Medical Science and Technology, School of
Medicine, Flinders University
A/Prof Kay Price, RN BN Dip T (Nurse Education) MN PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University
of South Australia
Prof Patricia Price, MSc PhD, Immunologist, School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Western Australia
Prof Roger Price, PhD MACPSEM, Head, Department of Medical Technology & Physics, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Adj.
Prof., School of Physics, University of Western Australia
Prof Margot Prior AO, FASSA, FAPS, Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne
Prof Nicholas Procter, PhD MBA Grad Dip Adult Ed BA CertAdvClin
Nsg RN, Chair, Mental Health Nursing and adjunct professor at the University of Tasmania.
Prof Joseph Proietto, MBBS PhD FRACP, Professor of Medicine, Sir Edward Dunlop Chair of Medicine, Department of
Medicine, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Austin Health/Northern Health
Prof Michael Quinn, MBChB, MGO, MRCP(UK), FRCOG, FRANZOG, CGO, Senior Medical Staff Association, Women's and
Children's Health - Royal Women's Hospital, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne
Prof Roger Reddel, MBBS PhD FRACP FAA, Lorimer Dods Professor, University of Sydney, Director, Children's Medical
Research Institute
Dr G Graeme Riddoch, retired GP, FRACGP, member of AMS
A/Prof Brian Roberman, MB BS, FRANZCOG, FRCOG, Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame Medical School,
Fremantle WA
Prof Bruce Robinson, MD MSc FRACP, Dean, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
Prof Paul Rolan, MBBS MD FRACP FFPM DCPSA, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Adelaide; Senior
Consultant, Pain Management Unit, Royal Adelaide
A/Prof Louis Roller, Centre for medicines Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University
Professor Jeffrey V Rosenfeld AM, MBBS, MD, MS, FRACS, FACS, FRCS(Edin), FRCS(Glasg)(Hon), FRCST(Hon),
FCNST(Hon), FACTM, MRACMA, Director, Department of Neurosurgery, The Alfred Hospital, Head, Department of Surgery,
Monash University
Prof Christopher Rowe, MD FRACP, Director Nuclear Medicine and PET, Austin Health, Professorial Fellow, University of
Melbourne, Recipient 2011 Kuhl-Lassen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Brain Imaging - US Society of Nuclear Medicine
Prof Bill Runciman, BSc (Med) PhD, Professor, Patient Safety & Healthcare Human Factors, School of Psychology, Social Work
& Social Policy - University of South Australia, Research Fellow - Australian Institute of Health Innovation – University of New
South Wales, Clinical Professor – Joanna Briggs Institute, Faculty Health Sciences - The University of Adelaide, President,
Australian Patient Safety Foundation
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Prof Mike Ryan, BSC(Hons) PhD, Head, Department of Biochemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe
University, Melbourne
Scientia Prof Perminder Sachdev AM, MD, PhD, FRANZCP, Scientia Professor of Neuropsychiatry, University of New South
Wales & Director, Neuropsychiatric Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital
Dr Shaun L Sandow PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of
New South Wales
Prof Hatem Salem AM, MD FRACP FRCPA, Executive Director of the Australasian Society of Hemostasis and Thrombosis,
Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Director of Haematology, The Alfred, Co-Head of Central
Clinical School, Monash University
A/Prof Adam Schembri, PhD, Director, National Institute for Deaf Studies and Sign Language, La Trobe University
A/Prof Hans Schneider, MD FRACP FRCPA FACB, Director, Alfred Pathology Service, Monash University
A/Prof Ian Scott, MBBS FRACP MHA MEd, Director of Internal Medicine & Clinical Epidemiology, Princess Alexandra
Hospital, Brisbane; A/Professor of Medicine, University of Queensland
Emeritus Prof Brian C Shanley, MSc MD FRCPath, Emeritus Professor of Medical Biochemistry, University of Queensland
Ms Louise Shiel, Senior Research Fellow, Manager, Clinical Trials Centre, CCRE in Therapeutics, School of Public Health &
Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Monash University
Dr Tiong Cheng Sia, MBBS/BMedSci, Human Physiology, Flinders Medical Centre SA
A/Prof John Silke, LL BA(Hons)(cantab) PhD(Zurich), Senior Post-Doctoral Fellow, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, La
Trobe University
Prof Malcolm Sim, Director, Monash Centre for Occupational& Environmental Health (MonCOEH), School of Public Health&
Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, The Alfred centre, Alfred Hospital
Prof Judy M Simpson, BSc PhD, Professor of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Chair,
Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia
A/Prof George Skowronski, MBBS(Hons) FRCP FRACP FCICM, Senior Specialist, Intensive Care, St George Hospital, Sydney,
Director, Intensive Care Unit, St George Private Hospital, Sydney, Conjoint Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University
of NSW
Prof Rhonda Small, BA (Melb) Dip Ed (La Trobe) Grad Dip Lib (RMIT) Grad Dip Epid (Melb) PhD (La Trobe). Director,
Mother and Child Health Research, La Trobe University
Emeritus Prof Anthony J Smith, Clinical Pharmacology, Calvary Mater Hospital, University of Newcastle
Prof Roger Smith, Director, Mothers and Babies Research Centre/Endocrine Unit, John Hunter Hospital, Faculty of Health/School
of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle
Emeritus Prof David Smyth, PhD FAA, Emeritus Professor of Genetics, Monash University
A/Prof Nick Spencer, Department of Human Physiology, Flinders University, South Australian Representative of Australian
Neuroscience, Adj A/Professor at University of Nevada School of Medicine
A/Prof Jennifer Stephenson, PhD, Associate Professor, Acting Director MUSEC, Macquarie University Special Education Centre,
Macquarie University
A/ Prof Martin Stockler, Oncology Co-Director, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney; Medical Oncologist,
Sydney Cancer Centre – RPA and Concord Hospitals.
Prof John Storey, BSc(Hons) LaT PhD Monash, Emeritus Professor, School of Physics, University of New South Wales.
Prof Roger J. Summers, FBPharmacolS PhD(hc) PhD BPharm, Drug Discovery Biology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical
Sciences & Department of Pharmacology, Monash University
Emeritus Prof Grant R Sutherland, AC DSc FRCPA(Hon) FAA FRS, Emeritus Geneticist, Women's and Children's Hospital,
Affiliate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, and School of Molecular and Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide.
Dr Graeme Suthers, MBBS BMedSci PhD FRACP FRCPA GAICD, Acting Head, SA Clinical Genetics Service, Genetics &
Molecular Pathology Directorate
Dr Andrew Teichtahl, MBBS (Hons) B.Physio (Hons), PhD candidate, MBBS (Hons), B.Physio (Hons), PhD Candidate,
Musculoskeletal Unit, Monash University
Prof Peter L Thompson AM , MB BS MD Dip ABIM FRACP FACC FACP Cardiologist, Cardiologist, Dept of Cardiovascular
Medicine, Director, Research Development, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Clinical Professor of
Population Health, University of Western Australia, Deputy Director, West Australian Institute of Medical Research (WAIMR)
Dr Suzanna Thompson, MBBS FRACP, Staff Specialist in Paediatric Neurology, Adelaide Women's & Children's Hospital
Prof Dominic Thyagarajan, MD FRACP, Professor of Neuroscience and Director of Neurology, Monash University/Monash
Medical Centre
Dr Matthew Todd, PhD, NSW Scientist of the Year Award Winner, School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney
Prof Anne Tonkin, BMBS MEd PhD FRACP, Professor and Director, Medicine Learning and Teaching Unit, Faculty of Health
Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Medical Educator and Clinical Pharmacologist (ex-member of Australian Drug Evaluation
Committee, Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee; current member of Economic Subcommittee of PBAC; current
evaluator of data for Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling)
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A/Prof Julian Trollor, MBBS MD FRANZCP, Chair, Intellectual Disability Mental Health & Head, Department of
Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales
Prof Catherine Turner, RN PhD, Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Queensland
Emeritus Prof John R Turtle AO, MD(Sydney) BS FRACP FRCP(London), Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of
Sydney, Emeritus Consultant (Endocrinology), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Honorary President, International Diabetes
Federation.
Prof Mathew Vadas, MBBS FRACP FRCPA PhD DSc, Executive Director, Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell
Biology, NSW
Emeritus Prof Martin Van Der Weyden, MBBS (Syd) MD (Monash) FRACP FRCPA, Emeritus Editor of the MJA, Monash
University
Prof Robert Vandenberg, BSc (Hons), Head of Discipline of Pharmacology, University of Sydney
Prof David L Vaux, BMedSci (Melb) MBBS (Melb) PhD (Melb) FAA. NHMRC Australia Fellow, Assistant Director, Walter and
Eliza Hall Institute, University of Melbourne
Dr Richard Vickery, BSc Hons (Syd) PhD (UNSW) Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales
Prof Algis J Vingrys, PhD FARVO, Head, Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences, The University of Melbourne
Prof Peter M Visscher, PhD FAA, Professor and Chair of Quantitative Genetics, University of Queensland
Prof Tracey Wade, PdD, School of Psychology, Flinders University
Prof Denis Wakefield, DSc MD MBBS FRACP FRCPA, Associate Dean (Research), Head of School of Medical Sciences Faculty
of Medicine, University of New South Wales
Prof Ken Walder, PhD, Director, Metabolic Research Unit, School of Medicine, Deakin University
A/Prof David W Walker, PhD DSC, Perinatal Physiology, Ritchie Centre, Monash Institute of Medical Research, Monash Medical
Centre
Dr. Lee Walsh, PhD, Research Officer, Neuroscience Research Australia
A/Prof Barry N J Walters, FRACP FRANZCOG, Consultant Physician, Clinical A/ Professor, Obstetric Medicine, King Edward
Memorial Hospital for Women, Royal Perth Hospital WA
Prof Haydn H Walters, MA DM FRCP FRACP FCCP, Mercy Professor of Medicine and Director of Research, Melbourne
Clinical School, University of Notre Dame Australia, Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne (Epidemiology) and Menzies
Research Institute Tasmania (Senior Member), Director, NHMRC CRE for Chronic Respiratory Disease and Lung Ageing,
University of Tasmania
Prof Grant Waterer, MBBS PhD MBA FRACP FCCP, Professor of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Adjunct
Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Royal Perth Hospital
Prof Steve Webb, PhD BA(Hons), Professor of Australian Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bond University
Prof Peter Wenderoth, DSc PhD MA(Hons) FASSA FAPS, Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Macquarie
University; Honorary Associate School of Medical Sciences (Physiology) University of Sydney.
Prof Malcolm West, MBBS PhD FRACP, Mayne Professor of Medicine, University of Queensland, Former Head, Discipline of
Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Consultant Cardiologist, Prince Charles Hospital
Prof John R. Wheatley, MBBS (Hons) PhD FRACP, Clinical Professor, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, NHMRC
Practitioner Fellow, Director, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Westmead Hospital
Prof Ladd Wheeler, BA PhD, Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University
Prof Kevin Wheldall AM, BA PhD CPsychol MAPS FBPsS FCollP FIARLD FASSA, Director, MULTILIT Research Unit,
Macquarie University
Dr Dominic Wilkinson, MBBS BMedSci MBioeth DPhil FRACP, Associate Professor of Neonatal Medicine and Bioethics,
Consultant Neonatologist, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, NHMRC Early Career Health professional research
fellow, Senior research associate, Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, University of Oxford, Associate editor, Journal of
Medical Ethics
Dr Michael Williams, MBBS MMedSci, Director of Child & Adolescent Health, Mackay Base Hospital
Dr Paul Willis, BSc PhD, Director, RiAus (Royal Institution of Australia)
Emeritus Prof John O Willoughby, MBBS PhD FRACP, Professor in Medicine (1989-1996), Flinders University
Prof Gary Wittert, MBBch MD FRACP FRCP, Head, Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide
A/Prof Ian Wright, MBBS DCH MRCP(UK) FRACP, Senior Staff Specialist in Neonatal Medicine, Kaleidoscope Children's
Health, Hunter New England LHE, Associate Professor Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Newcastle,
Lead, Newcastle Neonatal Research Group, Mother and Babies Research Centre, Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Emeritus Prof Neville Yeomans, MBBS MD FRACP FACG, Foundation Dean of Medicine at UWS (2004-2009), Fellow of the
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), the American College of Gastroenterology and the American
Gastroenterological Association, The University of Melbourne and University of Western Sydney
Prof Iven Young, BSc(Med) MBBS PhD FRACP, Clinical Professor, Central Clinical School (Medicine), Chair, Physician
Training Council, CETI, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney Medical School
Prof Heddy Zola, BSc(Hons) PhD, Research Director, Hanson Institute, SA Pathology, Women's and Children's Health Research
Institute
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Overseas Supporters
Dr Kimball C Atwood IV, MD, editor, www.scienceinmedicine.org, founding fellow, director, Institute for Science in Medicine
Emeritus Prof Michael Baum, Emeritus Professor of Surgery & visiting Professor of medical humanities, University College
London (UCL)
Emeritus Prof David A Bender, Emeritus Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry, UCL
Prof Susan Bewley, Professor of complex obstetrics, Division of Women’s Health, King’s College London (KCL)
Prof Debra Bick, Professor of Evidence-Based Midwifery Practice, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery, KCL
Prof Dorothy Bishop, Professor of Developmental Neuropsychology, Dept of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
Emeritus Prof Martin Bobrow, CBE FRCP FMedSci FRS, Emeritus Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Cambridge
Emeritus Prof Bessie Borwein, PhD, Professor emerita of anatomy, formerly Associate Dean Medical Research, Research, Faculty
of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario
Diana Brahams, Barrister, editor of Medico-Legal Journal and legal correspondent to The Lancet.
Baba Brinkman, Canadian rap artist, writer, actor, and tree planter, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAYVY2eLMck
Prof Geoffrey Burnstock, PhD DSc FAA FRCS(Hon) FRCP (Hon) FMedSci FRS, Autonomic Neuroscience Centre, University
College Medical School, London, UK
Prof Timothy Caulfield, LLM, FRSC, Canada Research Chair in Health Law & Policy, Health Senior Scholar, Alberta Heritage
Foundation for Medical Research, Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, Research Director, Health Law and
Science Policy Group
Prof David Colquhoun, FRS, Dept of Pharmacology, UCL
Dr Mark Crislip, MD, Chief, Infectious Diseases Legacy Health, Editor, Science Based Medicine, Producer, Quackcast
John E. Dodes, DDS, Founding Fellow, Institute for Science in Medicine, USA
Prof Edzard Ernst, MD PhD FMEdSci FSB FRCP FRCP(Edin), Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, UK
Emeritus Prof John Garrow, Emeritus Professor of Human Nutrition, UCL
Scott Gavura, BScPhm, MBA, RPh, ACPR, Pharmacist and contributor to Science-Based Medicine blog, Canada
A/Prof David H Gorski, MD PhD FACS, surgical oncologist, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Team Leader, Breast
Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, Co-Leader, Breast Cancer Biology Program, Co-Director, Alexander J Walt Comprehensive
Breast Center, Chief, Section of Breast Surgery, A/Professor, Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Emeritus Prof John Guillebaud, Emeritus Professor of Family Planning & Reproductive Health, UCL, UK
Dr Harriet Hall, MD, editor, www.sciencebasedmedicine.org & www.skepdoc.info
Mr. Keith Isaacson, chairman, HealthWatch, Senior Consultant Orthodontist at the North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, UK.
Dr Timothy Kreider, MD PhD, Psychiatry Resident, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Prof William M. London, EdD MPH, Professor, Department of Public Health (formerly Health Science), California State
University, Los Angeles
Prof Vincent Marks, DM FRCP FRCPath MAE, founder member of HealthWatch UK, Emeritus Professor, Clinical Biochemistry
and erstwhile Dean of Medicine, University of Surrey, UK
Dr James May, vice-chairman, HealthWatch UK, GP principal in Kennington, London.
Dr Paul Nisselle AM, MBBS M.Hlth&MedLaw FRACGP FACLM FFLM,RCP, UK
Les Rose, freelance consultant clinical scientist.
Nick Ross, President, HealthWatch UK, trustee, Sense About Science, chairman, Wales Cancer Bank, member, Royal College of
Physicians Committee on Ethical Issues in Medicine, broadcaster
Prof Steven Salzberg, PhD, Professor of Medicine and Biostatistics, Institute of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
Prof Wallace Sampson, MD Emer. Clin. Prof. of Medicine, Stanford University, editor www.sciencebasedmedicine.org
Dr Simon Singh MBE, PhD, Author, TV presenter
Prof Richard Smith, chair, Patients Know Best; former editor, BMJ
Prof John Snyder, MD, Medical Director, Continuity Clinic Director, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Tufts University School of
Medicine, Baystate Children’s Hospital, MA, USA
Organisations
Australian Skeptics
Health Watch UK (a charity which promotes EBM)
Royal Institute of Australia (RIAus)
Sense About Science www.senseaboutscience.org
The Institute of Science in Medicine www.scienceinmedicine.org