Macrae, Finlay

Prof Finlay Macrae AO

Gastroenterologist; Head, Colorectal Medicine and Genetics, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Prof Finlay Macrae has public and private practices focusing on inflammatory bowel disease and familial bowel cancer. He draws on his mature clinical experience and active engagement in new advances in IBD to support his patients both in public and private. His engagement in research brings contemporary thinking to his patients and practice, including in the genetics of risk for bowel cancer, and new therapies for IBD. He trained in London with the world’s leading colonoscopist at the time(St Mark’s Hospital), bringing this skill to Australia and his practice.

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In this Healthed lecture, Prof Finlay Macrae AO explains that approximately 1.5% of Australians suffer from coeliac disease and 1 in 4 people report avoiding wheat or gluten for several reasons.

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Prof Finlay Macrae provides an update on the guidelines recommended for diagnosing coeliac disease and gluten sensitivity.

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Prof Finlay Macrae AO discusses how GPs can suspect, assess and manage hereditary colorectal cancer risk.

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In this Product Explainer, Gastroenterologist Prof Finlay Macrae AO explains the common challenges when following a strict gluten free diet and the role of enzyme supplementation with GluteGuard.

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Tuesday 4th August, 7pm - 9pm AEST

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Scientia Prof Kaarin Anstey translates the WHO's updated 2026 dementia risk-reduction guidelines changes into concrete actions for opportunistic risk assessment and targeted advice in everyday general practice.