Professor Pablo Fernández-Peñas, leads the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Group, is a Professor at the University of Sydney, Head of Dermatology at Westmead Hospital, and Director of the Centre for Translational Skin Research. As NSW Lead for the ACRF Centre, he co-heads the Discipline of Dermatology. He established the Dermatology Comprehensive Clinical Centre, addressing severe skin conditions. He Initiated the Dermatology Clinical Trials and Research Unit and is actively engaged in over 50 trials covering melanoma, skin cancer, lymphoma, hidradenitis, and psoriasis. His diverse interests span oncodermatology, immunology, quality of life, and information technologies, A devoted teacher and researcher, Professor Fernández-Peñas is committed to advancing the field of dermatology.

Carolyn Pinto is the Secretary of the Hemispherectomy Foundation Australia, a peer-led disabled person’s organisation that provides peer support, connection and advocacy to families impacted by hemispherectomy brain surgery. Carolyn brings lived experience of hemispherectomy as the parent of a daughter who acquired chronic focal encephalitis at age six requiring hemispherectomy surgery at age 11.

Carolyn is also a Research Associate at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute where she is involved in research projects focused on topics relevant to children and young people who experience disability following an acquired brain injury. Prior to joining MCRI, Carolyn had an extensive career in the Victorian government, specialising in health and human services policy, program design, implementation and management.

Chantille Khoury specialises in emergency service worker claims. She completed a double degree in law and commerce at Macquarie University, and was admitted as a solicitor in 2002. She has been working in workers compensation for more than two decades. In 2008 she joined Law Partners, Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm, as a claims solicitor, and became a Principal in 2014. Chantille has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide since 2021, when she was listed as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ (NSW) in the categories of both Work Injury Compensation and Public Liability Compensation. In 2023 she was recognised as Preeminent, in the category ‘Leading Work Injury Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff)’ (NSW), and in 2024 she was recognised in the same category in both NSW and Australia. In 2021, Chantille was the recipient of an Australasian Lawyer Award as ‘5-Star Personal Injury Lawyer’.

Jarrod Warner is the Manager of Clinical Quality at Resources Safety and Health Queensland. He leads the team that supports regulation of occupational-health obligations across Queensland’s resources industry, overseeing clinical quality assurance for medical providers delivering statutory screening for mine and quarry workers. A respiratory physiologist by training, he is a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist and former President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science, where he now serves on the Governance Committee. He recently chaired the TSANZ Community Spirometry Program Expert Working Group, developing national community spirometry standards under the Australian Government’s Prioritising Improved Care for People with Dust-Related Diseases – Education and Training for Medical Professionals grant. His focus is strengthening standards and accreditation while driving continuous improvement across provider services for resource worker health.

Irene Schneider is the Clinical Educator for Respiratory Sciences at Queensland Health and an advanced respiratory scientist at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. She recently served on the TSANZ Community Spirometry Program Expert Working Group, contributing to the development of national community spirometry standards through the Australian Government’s Prioritising Improved Care for People with Dust-Related Diseases – Education and Training for Medical Professionals grant, representing the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science. Irene has a strong focus on education and training for health professionals in respiratory sciences and is dedicated to ensuring equitable spirometry training across all healthcare sectors. She leads these efforts as chair and program coordinator of the Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program.

Dr Georgia Rigas is an obesity doctor who leads the medical management arm of the Bariatric Unit at St George Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia’s first internationally accredited Bariatric Centre of Excellence. She brings a holistic care approach to the management of people living with obesity. One of her key primary focus areas is the multi-generational effects of obesity. She is committed to providing clear and effective communication with patients, being open and transparent, and practicing ethically, by recommending effective evidence-based treatments.

A/Prof Samantha Hocking is an Endocrinologist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and a Clinical Academic at the University of Sydney. A/Prof Hocking’s main research interest is precision medicine exploring how personalised medicine can both predict, prevent and improve the management of metabolic disease, particularly diabetes. In addition, she is working with fellow researchers at The Boden Institute and the CPC-RPA Clinic on projects in obesity, bariatric surgery, metabolic syndrome and diabetes and liver disease.

Dr Angela Kwong is a General Practitioner with a special interest in weight management and metabolic health. She services at the NSW State Lead for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Specific Interests Group in Obesity Management and is actively involved in GP education through national conferences and webinars. She is the founder of Enlighten Me, a GP-led model of multidisciplinary weight management care.

Dr Samuel Ryder is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychogeriatrician. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, holds an Advanced Certificate in the Psychiatry of Old Age, and is an accredited RANZCP supervisor. Dr Ryder studied economics, politics, law, and medicine at The University of Queensland, completed psychiatry training in Brisbane, and continues to hold a public appointment that includes psychogeriatric outreach to South West Queensland.

Dr Ryder has an interest in mood, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychopharmacology, neurostimulation, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. As a Psychogeriatrician, he also has expertise in the management of these conditions in older age, neurocognitive disorders, capacity assessments, and the mental health of medically complex patients.

Dr Katherine (Kate) Kelly is a Specialist General Practitioner with a special interest in Coeliac Disease.  She works closely with children and adults to provide tailored care, guiding them through what their diagnosis means and long-term management. Dr Kelly is passionate about improving the lives of her patients and offering support that empowers them to live their best lives.

By focusing on early intervention and personalised treatment, Dr Kelly helps her patients better manage their symptoms and prevent the risk of them developing long term complications. Her holistic approach ensures she addresses both the medical and emotional needs of her patients, making a positive impact on their wellbeing.

As someone who has been diagnosed with coeliac disease herself, Dr Kelly is passionate about improving access to good quality health care for coeliac patients. She has a unique lived experience with coeliac disease and the gluten free lifestyle, and is keen to share her medical expertise with the coeliac community.

Dr Kelly’s qualifications include a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) achieved in 2016, a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Griffith University in 2011, and a Bachelor of Exercise Science (BExSc) from Griffith University in 2007.

With a strong foundation in primary care, Dr Kelly has built a diverse portfolio of experience across many areas of medicine. After completing her junior doctor years at Logan Hospital (including a rotation in gastroenterology), she honed her clinical skills in general practice registrar roles in Inala and Springwood. As a specialist GP, she has provided comprehensive care to patients in Springwood since 2016. Additionally, she has lent her expertise to the GPs in Schools program, delivering healthcare services to students in Beenleigh. Dr Kelly also continues to work as a surgical assistant in neurosurgery, bringing a unique blend of skill and precision to her work.

Dr Kelly is a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), in addition to being a member of Coeliac Australia. She is also an Individual Member of The International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD). Dr Kelly is also a member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA). She has previously been recognised as a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-GP) through the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders. Dr Kelly stays actively engaged in advancing her expertise in her areas of special interest.

Outside of work, Dr Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors with her three young children, exploring nature and making the most of family life.

Catherine Keil is an Australian/British Nurse Practitioner specialising in travel health and immunisations. She completed a BSc Honours degree in Geography in 1995 from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK, with an interest in Medical Geography. She went on to complete a Nursing Diploma in 1998 from Kingston University/St George’s Medical School, London, UK, which involved an exchange program to Uganda.After travelling and working in Africa, South East Asia and Central America, she became a practice nurse based in London. She specialised in travel health, which led her to work for Emirates Airline in Dubai for 10 years, where she was instrumental in setting up a travel health clinic for the crew and families. In 2006, she completed the Diploma in Travel Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK, and in 2014 completed the ISTM Certificate in Travel Health. After moving to Australia, she completed a Masters in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) from Flinders University, Adelaide, in 2017 and now works as an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner in Travel Health and Immunisations.In 2018, she became an elected member of the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) Nursing Professional Group Steering Council.In 2019, she became a Fellow of the Faculty of Travel Medicine (FFTM), Australasian College of Tropical Medicine.

Dr Paige Lanyon-Roberts is a highly qualified General Practitioner, Bariatric Doctor, Bariatric Surgical Assistant and Medical Speaker with a primary focus on metabolic health and the management of obesity. She is the owner and Medical Director of MedSurg Weight Loss, a high volume multidisciplinary bariatric medical centre in Brisbane, Australia, where she leads an expert team of Special Interest Bariatric General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals.Dr Lanyon-Roberts is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and is one of few clinicians in Australia to hold RACGP Recognition of Extended Skills in Obesity Medicine. She holds World Obesity SCOPE Accreditation and is an Associate Member of ANZMOSS (Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society) and a Member of ANZOS (Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society).Dr Lanyon-Roberts has acquired extra training in the diagnosis and management of eating disorders and regularly collaborates with allied health professionals to provide comprehensive and supportive care to her patients.Dr Lanyon-Roberts collaborates closely with esteemed Bariatric Surgeons in Brisbane. She has unique, extensive experience managing patients before, during and after Bariatric Surgery. With over 10 years of experience as a Surgical Assistant in General and Bariatric Surgery, Dr Lanyon-Roberts has contributed to the success of more than 3,000 patients undergoing Bariatric Surgery, including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass and SADI-S.In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr Lanyon-Roberts stays up to date with the latest medical and psychological therapies and is qualified to prescribe medication tailored to each patient’s specific needs. This allows her to provide comprehensive and holistic care, integrating both medical, surgical, dietary, lifestyle and psychological treatments when necessary.She regularly presents as an expert speaker at medical conferences on new and emerging therapies and evidence based strategies for managing patients who have been diagnosed with clinical obesity.

Simon van Rysewyk is an expert in medical content creation, quality review, and collaboration.His areas of medial writing expertise include pain, oncology, metabolic/endocrinology, neurology, respirology, dermatology, haematology and rare diseases.

Anna is a Pharmacist, pharmacy owner and the inaugural National Vaccination Ambassador at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).

Prof Bronwyn Stuckey is a clinical endocrinologist with a special interest in reproductive endocrinology. She is a consultant endocrinologist at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, Medical Director of the Keogh Institute for Medical Research and Clinical Professor in the Medical School, University of Western Australia. She is a Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society, a Life Member of the Endocrine Society of Australia, and a Member of the Order of Australia. She is very interested in the influence of reproductive hormones on metabolism.

Prof Baber AM is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney. Prof Baber is a life member and Past President of both the Australasian menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. He was editor in chief of Climacteric from 2016-2024 and chair of the scientific programme committee for the 2024 World Congress on Menopause held in Melbourne. His awards include the RANZCOG Distinguished service medal, The IMS Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards and Membership of The Order of Australia for service to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the President-Elect of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.


Dr Jane Elliott AM has been a general practitioner in Adelaide for many years, with a special career interest in women’s health, including menopause and premature menopause. She is a clinical senior lecturer in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Adelaide University and teaches medical students, GPs and RANZCOG trainees. She has been an investigator in clinical research trials in many areas of women’s health including menopause, contraception, osteoporosis, and low libido. Jane is a Past President of the Australasian Menopause Society and is a member of Healthy Bones Australia National Consumer and Community Advisory Committee.